Data Scientist l

Syneos Health, Inc.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Syneos Health, Inc. is seeking a data scientist to work on billable client projects, delivering high-quality analytics under project guidance. You will analyze large-scale medical claims, EHR, and other healthcare data to answer life sciences questions.

Develop datasets and workflows using SQL and Python, including cohort development, patient journeys, and outcomes analyses. You will support senior data scientists in advanced analytics and AI tools, growing capabilities over time.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in data science or healthcare analytics.
• Strong hands-on skills in SQL and Python; experience with Power BI/Tableau.
• Experience with healthcare claims, EHR or real-world data is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work as a primary data scientist on billable client projects, delivering analytics under guidance.
• Analyze large-scale healthcare data (claims, EHR, RWD) to address business questions.
• Develop analytical datasets and workflows using SQL and Python (cohort development, patient journeys, outcomes).
• Perform data exploration, statistical analyses, quality checks and validation, translating findings into insights.

Skills

SQL

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Snowflake

Databricks

Healthcare analytics

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

SQL

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Work as a primary data scientist on billable client projects, delivering high-quality analytics under appropriate project guidance.
• Analyze large-scale medical and pharmacy claims, EHR, and other healthcare/RWD datasets to address life sciences business questions.
• Develop analytical datasets and workflows using SQL and Python, including cohort development, patient journey, HCP, treatment and outcomes analyses.
• Perform data exploration, statistical analyses, quality checks and validation, and translate findings into clear, decision-oriented insights.
• Collaborate with consulting and domain teams to understand business requirements and translate them into appropriate analytical approaches.
• Support and shadow senior data scientists in the development of advanced analytics, Generative AI and Agentic AI tools/accelerators, building capabilities in these areas over time.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in data science, healthcare analytics or a related analytical role.
• Strong hands‑on skills in SQL and Python, Power BI, Tableau, Snowflake, Databricks and experience working with large datasets.
• Experience with healthcare claims, EHR or real-world data strongly preferred.
• Understanding of the life sciences/pharmaceutical industry and common commercial, Medical Affairs or Market Access analytics use cases is desirable.
• Strong analytical problem‑solving, attention to detail, and ability to communicate findings clearly.

Why Syneos Health?

Here, you’re a part of the big picture. You will collaborate with colleagues across clinical and commercial disciplines to guide premarket development through post-market commercial strategy. Every project is a chance to solve a new challenge, learn from your colleagues, and advance your career. The diversification and breadth of our new and existing partnerships create a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities. Join our game-changing, global company dedicated to creating better, smarter, faster ways to get biopharmaceutical therapies to patients. Experience the thrill of knowing that your everyday efforts are contributing to improving patients’ lives around the world.

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Disclaimer: Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.

Discover what our more than 29,000 employees already know: work here matters everywhere. We work hard,and smart, all in the name of getting much-needed therapies to thosewho need them most. A career with Syneos Health means your everyday work improvespatients’ lives around the world. Selecting us as an employer secures a career inwhich you’re guaranteed to:

Syneos Health ® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities. Together we share insights, use the latest technologies and apply advanced business practices to speed our customers’ delivery of important therapies to patients.