Associate Director, Data Scientist & Data Operations

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

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking an Associate Director, Data Scientist & Data Operations to join their innovative team. This role focuses on creating AI-powered dashboards and collaborating with various teams to provide insights for critical business initiatives. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in data extraction, analysis, and visualization to support drug discovery and development. This position offers the flexibility of hybrid or remote work, making it an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals eager to make a difference in the pharmaceutical industry.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; expertise in data modeling and analysis.
• Proficiency in Python or R with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data Extraction & Analysis

AI-Driven Data Preparation

Natural Language Processing

Data Visualization

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Python

R

Power BI

Tableau

matplotlib

Job description

Associate Director, Data Scientist & Data Operations

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At Eisai, our mission is to satisfy unmet medical needs and enhance healthcare benefits for patients, families, and caregivers. We are a growing pharmaceutical company focused 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 motivated individuals eager to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference.

This role is part of the Data Operations Group at Eisai, Inc., responsible for creating insightful AI-powered dashboards. The Data Scientist will collaborate closely with Data Operations and Biostatisticians to support various projects through data ingestion, streaming, and dashboard production, providing actionable insights for critical business initiatives.

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 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 using Power BI.
3. Natural Language Processing & LLM: Experience with Large Language Models (LLM) and NLP techniques to generate infographics and actionable insights.
4. Data Preparation for Modeling: Clean datasets, handle missing values, and eliminate outliers to ensure high-quality data for model development.
5. Insight Generation: Identify patterns and root causes to support drug discovery and development.
6. Data Integration: Combine diverse data sources (clinical, biological) for comprehensive analysis to inform decision-making.
7. Model Training & Data Quality Assessment: Evaluate data quality for training and testing models, ensuring reliable predictive analytics.
8. Communication of Findings: Present insights and proposals clearly, with actionable recommendations.
9. Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with data scientists, biostatisticians, and data standards teams to ensure consistent data practices.
10. Data Visualization & Communication: Convey complex findings through visualizations, reports, and dashboards accessible to technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field with research projects.
• 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 to convey complex concepts effectively.

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $171,100 - $224,600. It is eligible for Eisai’s incentive plans and benefits. Final compensation depends on experience, education, and skills. Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. For benefits details, visit here.