Associate Director, Data Scientist & Data Operations

Eisai; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 171,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative pharmaceutical company is seeking a passionate Associate Director - Data Scientist/Programmer to join their Data Operations Group. This role involves developing AI-powered dashboards and collaborating with biostatisticians to provide critical insights for drug discovery. The ideal candidate will leverage advanced data analysis, machine learning, and natural language processing to transform complex data into actionable insights. With a focus on improving healthcare outcomes, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. Join a team that values creativity and collaboration while driving advancements in neurology and oncology.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with expertise in data modeling.
• Proficiency in Python or R for data manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Extract and analyze complex datasets for actionable insights.
• Utilize AI techniques for automated data preparation and visualization.

Skills

Data Analysis

Machine Learning

Natural Language Processing

Data Visualization

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

matplotlib

Job description

At Eisai, our mission in human health care (hhc) is to satisfy unmet medical needs and improve the benefits healthcare provides to patients, families, and caregivers. We are a growing pharmaceutical company focusing on neurology and oncology, emphasizing research and development. Our history includes developing innovative medicines, notably the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer's disease. As we expand, we seek highly motivated individuals eager to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference.

This section is for internal use only (not posted).

The Data Operations Group at Eisai, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director - Data Scientist/Programmer to develop insightful AI-powered dashboards. The Data Scientist will collaborate with Data Operations and Biostatisticians to ingest, stream, and produce dashboards supporting projects at various development stages. This role is crucial in providing actionable insights for key projects vital to our business.

This position may be based in-office (hybrid) in Nutley, NJ, or remote.

Responsibilities

1. Data Extraction & Analysis: Extract and manipulate complex datasets to generate detailed reports, charts, and graphs. Analyze for outliers, root causes, business impacts, correlations, and discrepancies. Proactively suggest alternative solutions to optimize outcomes.
2. AI-Driven Data Preparation: Utilize AI and machine learning techniques for automated data preparation, especially for creating dynamic visualizations and insights via Power BI.
3. Natural Language Processing & LLM: Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and NLP techniques to generate infographics and data-driven insights.
4. Data Preparation for Analysis: Clean datasets, handle missing values, and remove outliers to ensure high-quality inputs for modeling.
5. Insight Generation for Drug Discovery: Identify patterns and root causes to support drug discovery and development.
6. Data Integration: Combine diverse data sources to create comprehensive analyses, facilitating informed decisions.
7. Model Training & Data Quality Assessment: Evaluate data quality for training and testing models to ensure reliability.
8. Communication of Findings: Present insights clearly to inform strategic decisions.
9. Team Collaboration: Work with data scientists, biostatisticians, and data standards teams to align data practices.
10. Data Visualization: Convey complex findings through visualizations, reports, and dashboards accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

1. Master's degree in Computer Science or related field with research projects.
2. Expertise in data modeling techniques.
3. Proficiency in Python or R, especially in data manipulation and analysis libraries.
4. Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, matplotlib).
5. Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
6. Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Salary range: $171,100 - $224,600. Eligible for annual and long-term incentives. Final pay depends on experience, education, and skills.

Employees may participate in benefit programs. For details, visit https://us.eisai.com/careers-at-eisai/benefits.

Eisai is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.