Principal Data Scientist

First Meridian Business Services; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

First Meridian Business Services is seeking a Principal Data Scientist in Bangalore to lead the development of AI, ML, GenAI and data science solutions spanning healthcare analytics, research, and business innovation.

The role requires 8-15+ years in data science, strong Python and R/SAS skills, and hands-on experience with ML, DL, and predictive modeling. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and governance in regulated environments are key aspects of the position.

Qualifications

• 8-15+ years of experience in Data Science, AI/ML, Advanced Analytics, or Computational Research.
• Strong expertise in Python and R/SAS.
• Hands-on experience with Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis.
• Experience with GenAI, LLMs, Agentic AI, RAG, Vector Databases, Knowledge Graphs, AI Copilots.
• Cloud experience with AWS, Azure, Databricks, Spark.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience delivering solutions in regulated or enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy AI/ML, GenAI, and advanced analytics solutions.
• Build predictive models using structured, unstructured, and multimodal datasets.
• Develop data science platforms, AI workflows, and decision-support systems.
• Collaborate with scientists, researchers, clinicians, and business stakeholders.
• Drive innovation through emerging technologies, publications, and thought leadership.
• Ensure model governance, quality, compliance, and responsible AI practices.
• Mentor and guide data science teams.

Skills

8-15+ years

Python

R/SAS

ML

DL

Predictive Modeling

Statistical Analysis

GenAI

LLMs

Agentic AI

RAG

Vector DBs

Knowledge Graphs

AI Copilots

AWS

Azure

Databricks

Spark

Stakeholder Mgmt

Job description

Principal Data Scientist Bangalore – Budget Bangalore – 25-32 L - R&D

Experience:

(minimum 6+ years in Data Science/AI within Life Sciences, Healthcare, Pharma, Biotech, or Research environments)

Role Summary

Lead the development of advanced AI, Machine Learning, GenAI, and Data Science solutions to drive scientific research, healthcare analytics, and business innovation. Act as a technical leader, partnering with cross-functional teams to build scalable, production-ready AI capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deploy AI/ML, GenAI, and advanced analytics solutions.
• Build predictive models using structured, unstructured, and multimodal datasets.
• Develop data science platforms, AI workflows, and decision-support systems.
• Collaborate with scientists, researchers, clinicians, and business stakeholders.
• Drive innovation through emerging technologies, publications, and thought leadership.
• Ensure model governance, quality, compliance, and responsible AI practices.
• Mentor and guide data science teams.

Must-Have Skills

• 8-15+ years of experience in Data Science, AI/ML, Advanced Analytics, or Computational Research.
• Strong expertise in Python and R/SAS.
• Hands-on experience with Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis.
• Experience with GenAI, LLMs, Agentic AI, RAG, Vector Databases, Knowledge Graphs, AI Copilots.
• Cloud experience with AWS, Azure, Databricks, Spark.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience delivering solutions in regulated or enterprise environments.

Preferred Background

• Healthcare, Life Sciences, Pharma, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Clinical Analytics, Research Analytics.
• Computer Vision, Imaging Analytics, Computational Biology.
• Publications, patents, or recognized technical leadership.

Ideal Candidate

A senior AI/Data Science leader with 8-15+ years of experience who can combine advanced analytics, machine learning, GenAI, cloud technologies, and domain expertise to deliver scalable, high-impact AI solutions.