Associate Director, Data Scientist & Data Operations

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

Job summary

An innovative pharmaceutical company is on the lookout for a dedicated Associate Director - Data Scientist/Programmer to join their Data Operations Group. This role is pivotal in transforming complex data into insightful AI-powered dashboards that support critical business projects. Collaborating with biostatisticians and data scientists, you will utilize advanced techniques including machine learning and natural language processing to drive drug discovery and development. If you are passionate about leveraging data to make a meaningful impact in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual and long-term incentives

Benefit programs

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field with research experience.
• Expertise in data modeling and strong data manipulation skills.

Responsibilities

• Extract and analyze complex datasets for actionable insights.
• Utilize AI for automated data preparation and dynamic visualizations.

Skills

Data Analysis

Python

R

Data Visualization

Machine Learning

Natural Language Processing

Problem Solving

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

matplotlib

Job description

At Eisai, our mission is to satisfy unmet medical needs and enhance the benefits healthcare provides to patients, families, and caregivers. We are a growing pharmaceutical company focused on neurology and oncology, emphasizing research and development. Our history includes the discovery of many 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.

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 various project stages. This role is crucial in providing actionable insights for critical business projects.

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

Responsibilities

1. Data Extraction & Analysis: Extract and manipulate complex datasets to generate reports, charts, and graphs. Analyze for outliers, root causes, business impacts, correlations, and discrepancies. Propose alternative solutions to optimize outcomes.
2. AI-Driven Data Preparation: Utilize AI and machine learning techniques for automated data preparation, especially for dynamic visualizations and insights via Power BI.
3. Natural Language Processing & LLM: Experience with Large Language Models (LLM) and NLP techniques to create infographics and data insights.
4. Data Preparation for Analysis: Clean datasets, handle missing values, and eliminate 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 for comprehensive analysis to inform decisions.
7. Model Training & Data Quality Assessment: Ensure data quality for training and testing models for reliable predictive analysis.
8. Communication of Findings: Present insights clearly to inform strategic decisions.
9. Team Collaboration: Work with data scientists, biostatisticians, and data standards teams on data collection and feature design.
10. Data Visualization: Communicate complex findings through visualizations, reports, and dashboards for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field with research experience.
• Expertise in data modeling techniques.
• Proficiency in Python or R, with strong data manipulation and analysis skills.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, matplotlib).
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Eisai Salary Transparency: The salary range is $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 Eisai Benefits.

Eisai is committed to equal opportunity employment and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected categories. We participate in E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.