Manager Data Science & (Gen)AI – Healthcare & Life Sciences

Simon‑Kucher; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone OnDemand Ltd. in Madrid invites an experienced Manager Data Science & GenAI to lead AI-driven transformations for Healthcare & Life Sciences clients.

You will shape analytics strategy, design GenAI use cases, and deliver end-to-end projects with measurable impact. You will collaborate with pharma, biotech, and medtech teams, translate business questions into analytical approaches, oversee workstreams, and present insights to senior executives while advancing innovative GenAI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, or related quantitative field.
• Fluency in Spanish and English, with strong written and verbal communication in both languages.
• 4–6 years of experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, AI, or Advanced Analytics.
• Strong experience developing, deploying, and scaling ML models using Python or similar technologies.
• Solid understanding of AI/ML methodologies, including tree-based methods, Bayesian approaches, and modern GenAI technologies.
• Hands-on experience applying LLMs, RAG, AI agents, or GenAI frameworks to solve business challenges.
• Familiarity with cloud-based data and AI platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and services for data storage, compute, automation, ML, and deployment.
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases, ETL/ELT processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management; explain tech to tech and non-tech audiences.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial, collaborative mindset; passion for data and AI to solve challenges.
• Experience in consulting is a strong plus.
• Experience in pharma, medtech or consumer health is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Help leading pharmaceutical, biotech, medtech, and healthcare organizations unlock value from data by designing and implementing advanced analytics, AI, and Generative AI solutions.
• Extract, process, and analyze complex structured and unstructured datasets across the life sciences value chain.
• Leverage technical expertise to develop, test, and deploy ML and Generative AI solutions addressing business challenges.
• Combine analytics, ML, and LLMs to generate actionable insights, automate knowledge-intensive processes, and accelerate outcomes for life sciences clients.
• Translate business questions into analytical approaches and AI use cases; ensure robustness and real-world impact.
• Take ownership of workstreams; collaborate with client stakeholders; communicate findings clearly.
• Present analyses, AI solutions, and strategic recommendations to client teams and senior executives.
• Contribute to development of innovative offerings at the intersection of data science, GenAI, and life sciences.

Skills

Data Science

Machine Learning

AI

Advanced Analytics

Python

SQL

NoSQL

Cloud Platforms

Data Engineering

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in a quantitative field

Tools

LLMs

RAG

AI Agents

GenAI Frameworks

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Manager Data Science & (Gen)AI – Healthcare & Life Sciences

In Spain - Madrid

Do you want to further develop your expertise in data science, with a strong focus on AI and Generative AI? Then you’ve come to the right place! Actively shape digital transformation and join our Healthcare & Life Sciences digital consulting team as a Manager Data Science (Gen)AI.

Our clients include global market leaders and innovation drivers in the pharmaceutical & biotech and healthcare industries. Be part of a dynamic team delivering digital growth by combining specialist knowledge in tech and data with creativity to deliver end-to-end projects with proven impact across industries. Help businesses build and adopt (Gen)AI solutions to beat the forefront and drive their growth agenda.

What makes us special:

• Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team. Think independently, use your initiative, and take some risks. Entrepreneurship is a powerful force that drives the growth not only of our firm but our clients and people.
• Unlock the power of opportunity. Advance your career in a thriving company that creates positive impact. We invest in your professional development every step of the way.
• Enjoy balance and flexible working. Be empowered to do your best work – whether it’s remotely or in the office. We offer flexible and hybrid working, remote teaming, sabbaticals, and paid time off.
• Prioritize your health and wellbeing. No matter where you live, we offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
• Work in a values-driven culture. At Simon-Kucher, our vision is to become the world's leading growth specialist. Our values guide the way we do business and communicate our distinctiveness. They sum up what we stand for, influence our culture, and drive how and why we do things.

How you will create an impact:

• You will help leading pharmaceutical, biotech, medtech, and healthcare organizations unlock value from data by designing and implementing advanced analytics, AI, and Generative AI solutions.
• You will extract, process, and analyze complex structured and unstructured datasets across the life sciences value chain, including commercial, medical, patient, market, and R&D data.
• You will leverage your technical expertise to develop, test, and deploy machine learning and Generative AI solutions that address critical business challenges and support data-driven decision making.
• You will combine advanced analytics, machine learning, and Large Language Models (LLMs) to generate actionable insights, automate knowledge-intensive processes, and accelerate business outcomes for life sciences clients.
• You will translate business questions into analytical approaches and AI use cases, ensuring that results are robust, scalable, and aligned with real-world impact.
• You will take ownership of workstreams, collaborate closely with client stakeholders, and communicate technical findings in a clear and business-relevant way.
• You will present analyses, AI solutions, and strategic recommendations to client teams and senior executives.
• You will contribute to the development of innovative offerings at the intersection of data science, Generative AI, and life sciences.

Your profile:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, or a related quantitative field.
• Fluency in Spanish and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• 4–6 years of experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, AI, or Advanced Analytics.
• Strong experience developing, deploying, and scaling machine learning models using Python or similar technologies.
• Solid understanding of AI and machine learning methodologies, including tree-based methods, Bayesian approaches, and modern Generative AI technologies.
• Hands‑on experience applying Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG), AI agents, or related GenAI frameworks to solve business challenges.
• Familiarity with cloud‑based data and AI platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their services for data storage, compute, automation, machine learning, and application deployment.
• Knowledge of relational, SQL, and NoSQL databases, as well as data engineering and ETL/ELT processes.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial, and collaborative mindset, with a passion for leveraging data and AI to solve complex business challenges.
• Experience in consulting is a strong plus.
• Experience in pharma, medtech or consumer health is a strong plus, including familiarity with industry data, business processes, and challenges across pricing, market access and commercial functions.