Lead Data Scientist - Autonomous Goal Management

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead Data Scientist - Autonomous Goal Management based in United States. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the next generation of autonomous AI systems in a large-scale healthcare environment. You will lead research and engineering efforts focused on agents that can independently set, decompose, adapt, and execute complex goals. The role combines advanced machine learning research with hands-on development of reliable, production-ready AI systems. You will explore planning, memory, tool use, feedback loops, and alignment mechanisms for long-horizon autonomous behavior. Your work will help make AI agents more robust, interpretable, safe, and effective in dynamic real-world settings. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate emerging research into reusable technologies and operational capabilities. This is a fully remote U.S. role offering the opportunity to influence AI innovation at significant scale.