Associate Director, Data Scientist & Data Operations

Eisai; Raleigh (NC); 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 focuses on creating insightful AI-powered dashboards and collaborating with various teams to provide actionable insights that drive drug discovery and development. With a strong emphasis on research and development, this position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions can significantly impact patient care. If you're motivated by challenges and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with a focus on data science or related fields.
• Expertise in data modeling and visualization techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Python

R

Data Visualization

Problem Solving

Project Management

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 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 seek 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 vital in providing actionable insights for our critical projects.

This position may be office-based (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 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 (LLMs) and NLP techniques to generate infographics and data 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 for comprehensive analyses to facilitate informed decisions.
7. Model Training & Data Quality: Assess data quality for training and testing models to ensure reliable predictive analysis.
8. Communication of Findings: Present data-driven insights clearly 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: Use visualizations, BI reports, and dashboards to communicate complex findings effectively.

Qualifications

1. Master's degree in Computer Science or related field with research experience.
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 skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Eisai Salary Transparency: The base salary range is from $171,100 to $224,600. The role is eligible for participation in the Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan & Long Term Incentive Plan. Final pay depends on experience, education, and skills.

Employees may participate in company 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 prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are provided as needed.

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