Associate Director Data Science

Sandoz India; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Sandoz in Chennai, India, is seeking a Data Scientist to turn complex data into clear, actionable insights that improve pipeline and launch forecasts and enable confident strategic and operational decisions.

You will develop predictive models, work with cross-functional teams, and build dashboards to monitor key outcomes. The role emphasizes data quality, stakeholder communication, and advancing forecasting methodologies in a dynamic healthcare context.

Qualifications

• University degree in a quantitative field.
• 7+ years in data science or analytics.
• Experience with forecasting in commercial or sales contexts is desirable.
• Experience with large datasets and Python or R.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain predictive models and ML applications to identify trends and opportunities.
• Analyze datasets and translate findings into clear recommendations for business teams.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define analytical approaches supporting strategic objectives.
• Develop dashboards and performance metrics for monitoring business outcomes.
• Ensure data quality and consistency across models and data sources.
• Communicate analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to forecasting methodologies and analytics capabilities.

Skills

Predictive analytics

Machine learning

Python

R

Power BI

Data visualization

Cloud platforms

Communication to non-technical teams

Education

University Degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, statistics or economy or similar field of study

Tools

Python

R

Power BI

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

The purpose of this role is to turn complex data into clear, actionable insights that improve pipeline and launch forecasts and enable confident strategic and operational decisions.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain predictive models, statistical analyses, and machine learning applications to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Analyze complex datasets and turn the findings into clear recommendations for business teams.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand business challenges and define analytical approaches that support strategic objectives.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and performance metrics to enable effective monitoring of key business outcomes.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across analytical models, reporting processes, and data sources.
• Communicate analytical findings and insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences to support informed decision-making.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of forecasting methodologies, analytics capabilities, and data science best practices within the organization.
• Use data and advanced analytics to improve forecasts and support commercial decisions.

Essential Requirements

• University Degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, statistics or economy or similar field of study7+ years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, business intelligence or a related field.
• Experience working with commercial or sales forecasting is highly desirable.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, and life sciences is an advantage.
• Experience and ability to work with large datasets, preferably with Python or R.
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques, predictive analytics, and statistical modeling.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Python, or R visualization libraries.
• Familiarity with cloud-based analytics platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) is preferred.
• Understanding of generative AI and advanced analytics applications is a plus.

Why Sandoz?

Sandoz is the global leader in Biosimilar and Generic medicines, a segment of the healthcare industry that delivers 80% of the world’s medicines at 30% of the cost, touching the lives of more than 1 billion people across 100+ countries! While we are proud of our achievements, we have an ambition to do more, so that everyone can achieve the basic human right of access to good healthcare.

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help even more people gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills, experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful careers, where diversity of thought is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!

Join us, help us make healthcare fairer and faster.

Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.