Principal Data Scientist

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco seeks a Principal Data Scientist in Bengaluru to lead analytics initiatives within Global Analytics & Insights. You will design and deliver advanced analytics, pricing and ROI analyses, and collaborate across functions to optimize promotional spend and business outcomes.

The role requires 6+ years in analytics, strong modelling skills, Python/R, and excellent communication. Location is Bengaluru, with responsibilities spanning global teams and data science innovations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in quantitative or management field; Master’s preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in Advanced Analytics and Commercial Effectiveness.
• Expertise in statistical modelling techniques: A/B testing, regression, clustering, classification, forecasting.
• Experience with probability models, market basket, churn modelling, segmentation and customer analytics.
• Advanced skills in Python, R and Advanced Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities with good learning agility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead discussions with customers to uncover needs and deliver analytics solutions.
• Measure and improve rebates, media spend, pricing and sales force effectiveness using statistics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to solve business problems.
• Continuously innovate in data science and share new expertise with the team.
• Mentor junior team members on technical and functional aspects and model development.
• Maintain alignment with the Greenfield, Indiana team while collaborating globally.

Skills

Statistical modelling

Python

R

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Storyboarding

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in quantitative or management

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Tableau

SQL

Azure ML

GitHub

Model Deployment

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role:

Principal Data Scientist. This role supports the needs of the Global Analytics & Insights team, part of the Corporate Strategy Team, with a focus on providing Advanced Analytics (to include statistical modeling, regression analyses, market basket, churn modelling methods) to work on program/promotion design and ROI post program. Additional project-based work around price elasticity, mixed market modelling, segmentation, game theory modelling and predictive analytics (e.g., customer lifetime value) will be in scope. The overarching goal of all work will be to find efficiencies in current promotional spend and optimize future business activities. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of project-based analyses including data preparation, analysis design, implementation using appropriate methods & results presentation.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead discussions with customers to uncover needs, design and deliver analytics solutions.
• Enable measurement and improved effectiveness of rebates, media spend, pricing and sales force activities leveraging statistics and data science techniques.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, descriptive analytics team and cross-functional teams to solve business problems, propose efficiencies and innovative approaches.
• Constantly innovate in data science domain, constantly bringing new expertise to the team and adding to team knowledge.
• Guide the junior members on technical and functional aspects, problem formulation, approach design, model building, model refinement and selection, reviewing and storyboarding the results.
• Consistent, constant alignment with all members of team in Greenfield, Indiana.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree in quantitative or management field. (Master’s preferred)
• 6+ years of experience in Advanced Analytics, Commercial Effectiveness.
• Expertise in statistical modelling techniques – A/B testing, regression, clustering, classification, decision trees, forecasting.
• Expertise of probability models, market basket, churn modelling, segmentation and customer analytics.
• Advanced skills in Python, R and advanced excel.
• Proven analytical/problem solving skills with strong learning agility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated excellence in Power Point and storyboarding.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Experience with Tableau, SQL.
• Experience with Azure ML & Model Deployment.
• Experience with GitHub Project management experience across multiple business functions.
• Experience in pharma/retail domain.

Additional Information:

• Travel: 0%
• Location: India, Bangalore

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles! Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ CSR framework – all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at www.elanco.com.