Associate Director, Data Scientist & Data Operations

Eisai; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 171,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative pharmaceutical company is seeking a skilled Associate Director - Data Scientist/Programmer to join their Data Operations Group. This role is pivotal in leveraging AI and machine learning to create insightful dashboards that support drug discovery and development. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Computer Science, with expertise in Python or R, and experience in data modeling and visualization tools. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to improving healthcare through data-driven insights in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field with research projects.
• Expertise in data modeling techniques and experience with visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Extract, manipulate, and analyze complex datasets; generate reports and insights.
• Utilize AI and machine learning for automated data preparation and visualizations.

Skills

Python

R

Data Modeling

Problem Solving

Project Management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

matplotlib

Job description

At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai's human health care (hhc) mission. We're a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer's disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference. If this is your profile, we want to hear from you.

The Data Operations Group at Eisai, Inc. is looking for Associate Director - Data Scientist/Programmer to create insightful AI-powered dashboards. The Data Scientist will collaborate with Data Operations and Biostatisticians in data ingestion, streaming, and dashboard production to support various development stages. This role is key in providing actionable insights for critical projects.

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

Responsibilities

1. Data Extraction & Analysis: Extract, manipulate, and analyze complex datasets; generate reports, charts, and graphs; identify outliers, root causes, and business impacts; propose solutions.
2. AI-Driven Data Preparation: Utilize AI and machine learning for automated data prep, especially for dynamic visualizations and insights via Power BI.
3. Natural Language Processing & LLM: Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and NLP techniques for generating infographics and insights.
4. Data Preparation for Analysis: Clean datasets, handle missing values, remove outliers to ensure high-quality data for modeling.
5. Insight Generation for Drug Discovery: Identify patterns and root causes to support drug discovery and development.
6. Comprehensive Data Integration: Combine diverse data sources for holistic analysis and informed decision-making.
7. Model Training & Data Quality Assessment: Ensure data quality for reliable modeling and analysis.
8. Clear Communication of Findings: Present insights clearly to inform strategic decisions.
9. Collaboration Across Teams: Work with data scientists, biostatisticians, and data standards teams for consistent data practices.
10. Data Communication & Visualization: Use visualizations, BI reports, and dashboards to communicate findings to 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, with data manipulation and analysis experience.
4. Experience with visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, matplotlib).
5. Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
6. Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Eisai Salary Transparency: The base salary range is $171,100 - $224,600. Eligible for annual and long-term incentive plans. Final pay depends on experience, education, and skills.

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

Other benefits may be available; discuss with your recruiter. Eisai is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and participates in E-Verify.