Principle Data Scientist

Elanco Innovation And Alliance Centre; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco Innovation And Alliance Centre in Bengaluru, India seeks a Principal Data Scientist to lead advanced analytics initiatives. You will design, implement and communicate analytics solutions that optimize promotions, pricing, rebates and sales activities, using Python/R and modern data-science techniques.

The role requires strong collaboration with global analytics, cross-functional teams, and leadership of junior members while driving innovation and measurable impact across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree in Data Science or BE IT required.
• 5+ years of experience in Advanced Analytics / Commercial Effectiveness.
• Expertise in statistical modelling: A/B testing, regression, clustering, classification, decision trees, forecasting.
• Advanced skills in Python, R and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; storytelling with PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead discussions with customers to uncover needs and deliver analytics solutions for rebates, media spend, pricing and sales activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to solve business problems and propose efficiencies.
• Continuously innovate in data science and bring new expertise to the team.
• Guide junior members on technical aspects: problem formulation, model building, review and storyboarding.
• Coordinate with team members in Greenfield, Indiana to ensure alignment.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Python

R

Statistics

A/B testing

Regression

Clustering

Classification

Forecasting

PowerPoint

Storyboarding

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor''s degree in Data Science or BE IT

5+ years experience in Advanced Analytics

Tools

Excel

Tableau

SQL

Azure ML

GitHub

Job description

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):

• Bachelors Degree in Data Science or B.E. Information Technology.
• At least 5 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!