- Data Analysis : Manage and analyze pharmaceutical datasets (clinical trials, patents, research, market data) to identify promising drug candidates.
- Predictive Modeling : Develop or collaborate with vendors to create machine learning models predicting the success and market potential of assets.
- Collaboration : Work with scientists and executives to align data insights with pipeline strategy.
- Competitive Insights : Monitor industry trends, identify gaps in therapeutic areas, and suggest partnership or acquisition opportunities.
- Data Sourcing & Cleaning : Process and analyze data from various sources (FDA, EMA, PubMed, pharma databases).
- Visualization & Reporting : Develop dashboards and reports to present findings clearly.
Key Skills :
- Technical : Proficient in Python, R, SQL, and machine learning for predictive analytics and natural language processing (NLP).
- Pharma Tools : Familiarity with pharma databases and cheminformatics tools (e.g., RDKit, Bioconductor).
- Data Visualization : Skilled in tools like Tableau, Power BI, Matplotlib, Plotly.
- AI Expertise : Knowledge in AI for drug development is a plus.
- Vendor Management : Ability to oversee and manage vendors and suppliers.
- Strategic Insight : Understanding of data science trends and their application in pharma.
Domain Knowledge :
- Therapeutics : Knowledge of disease biology, drug mechanisms, and pharmacokinetics.
- Regulatory : Familiarity with FDA / EMA approval processes and clinical trials.
- Business Acumen : Understanding of pharma M&A trends and partnerships.
Soft Skills :
- Strong communication skills to translate technical findings to business strategy.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving in uncertain data scenarios.
- Team-oriented and motivated to contribute in a biotech environment.
Requirements :
- Education : Master’s / PhD in Data Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or similar.
- Experience : 3+ years in pharma / biotech analytics or drug development.
- Technical Proficiency : Expertise in Python, R, SQL, and cheminformatics.
- Domain Knowledge : Familiarity with clinical trials, regulatory processes, and therapeutic areas.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Experience with pharma datasets (e.g., IQVIA, Clarivate).
- Knowledge of emerging trends like AI-driven drug discovery.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Ongoing commitment to professional development.