Associate Director, Data Scientist & Data Operations

Eisai; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 171,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering pharmaceutical company dedicated to enhancing healthcare through innovative research in neurology and oncology. As an Associate Director - Data Scientist/Programmer, you will leverage your expertise in data analysis and AI to create impactful dashboards that drive critical business insights. Collaborate with a dynamic team to transform complex datasets into clear visualizations, supporting drug discovery and development processes. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, contributing to groundbreaking projects that improve patient outcomes.

Benefits

Health benefits

Incentive plans

Diversity and inclusion programs

Flexible working hours

Remote work options

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with research experience.
• Expertise in data modeling and analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Python

R

Data Visualization

AI & Machine Learning

Natural Language Processing

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving

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 an Associate Director - Data Scientist/Programmer to create 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 essential for providing actionable insights for critical projects vital to our business.

The Data Operations Group at Eisai, Inc. is looking for an Associate Director - Data Scientist/Programmer to create insightful AI-powered dashboards. The Data Scientist will work closely with Data Operations and Biostatisticians in data ingestion, streaming, and dashboard production to support projects across various stages of development. This role will be integral in providing actionable insights for critical projects that are vital to our business.

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

Responsibilities

1. Data Extraction & Analysis: Extract and manipulate complex datasets to generate reports, charts, and graphs, analyzing for outliers, root causes, business impacts, correlations, and discrepancies. Proactively propose solutions to optimize outcomes.
2. AI-Driven Data Preparation: Utilize AI and machine learning techniques for automated data prep, especially for creating dynamic visualizations and insights via Power BI.
3. Natural Language Processing & LLM: Hands-on experience with Large Language Models (LLM) and NLP techniques to generate infographics and 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 processes.
6. Data Integration: Combine diverse data sources to create comprehensive analyses for informed decision-making.
7. Model Training & Data Quality Assessment: Evaluate data quality for training and testing models, ensuring reliability.
8. Communication of Findings: Present insights clearly and actionable to inform strategic decisions.
9. Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with data scientists, biostatisticians, and data standards teams to ensure data consistency and alignment.
10. Data Visualization & Communication: Convey complex findings through visualizations, reports, and dashboards accessible to all stakeholders.

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 Language: The base salary range for this role is $171,100 - $224,600. This position is eligible for participation in Eisai Inc. 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, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. We participate in E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.