Associate Director, Omnichannel Data Scientist

Otsuka; United States; Remote; USD 164,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking an Omnichannel Data Scientist. This role focuses on leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance patient care through innovative data analytics solutions. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various teams to develop advanced analytics models and drive impactful decision-making processes. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, emphasizing a commitment to patient-centric solutions and continuous professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience managing machine learning projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Explore and analyze pharmaceutical data and collaborate with Data Engineers.
• Develop scalable models integrated into data products.
• Communicate analytical approaches clearly to business partners.

Skills

Machine Learning

Data Mining

Information Retrieval

Data Visualization

Statistical Techniques

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in data sciences

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Tools

Python

R

SAS

AWS

Kubernetes

Snowflake

Dataiku

Job description

About Otsuka

We defy limitation, so that others can too. In going above and beyond—under any circumstances—for patients, families, providers, and for each other. It’s this deep-rooted dedication that drives us to uncover answers to complex, underserved medical needs, so that patients can push past the limitations of their disease and achieve more than they thought was possible each and every day.

About the Role

The Omnichannel Center of Excellence is dedicated to driving innovation, building, and delivering capabilities that enhance Otsuka’s opportunity to make an impact in the lives of those we serve. We achieve this through our relentless focus on customer centricity, patient empathy, expertise in enabling pathways for disease education and awareness of management options, and our unwavering commitment to supporting access to treatment.

We are looking for an Omnichannel Data Scientist with strong expertise in artificial intelligence, encompassing machine learning, data mining, and information retrieval. This position involves conceptualizing, prototyping, and developing next-generation advanced analytics models and decision engines. The ideal candidate will work closely with stakeholders to understand business objectives and leverage data and AI/ML to meet those goals.

Job Responsibilities:

• Explore and analyze pharmaceutical data (e.g., claims) and novel datasets from lab and EHR systems. Collaborate with Data Engineers to ensure data is properly managed, governed, and secured, following industry and regulatory standards.
• Partner with business and brand teams to understand needs and develop innovative solutions using cutting-edge tools.
• Identify relevant data features and create visualizations to communicate findings effectively.
• Select appropriate statistical and machine learning techniques, ensuring model accuracy, performance, and relevance. Develop scalable, interpretable models integrated into data products tailored to Otsuka’s portfolio.
• Communicate analytical approaches clearly to business partners.
• Work end-to-end with process owners, solution engineers, and analysts to design prototypes and deploy solutions.
• Collaborate with ML/Ops engineers to build, test, and deploy production-grade predictive models for decision engines, including sales optimization and customer behavior prediction.
• Contribute to the growth of the analytics team by developing processes, tools, and standards.
• Engage with MLOps workflows, ensuring traceability and versioning of datasets. Familiarize with Otsuka’s ML tech stack including AWS, Kubernetes, Snowflake, and Dataiku.
• Stay current with industry trends and develop strategic partnerships to enhance analytics outcomes.
• Model core competencies such as accountability, strategic thinking, patient-centricity, impactful communication, collaboration, and professional development, working across various internal teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in data sciences, computer science, with 4-6 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience scripting and implementing data analytics algorithms and models. Proficiency in software like Python, R, SAS, or similar is a plus.
• Knowledge of machine learning/AI tools in life sciences and handling related datasets.
• Strong interpersonal, technical, and communication skills for leading cross-functional teams.
• Deep understanding of the machine learning lifecycle: feature engineering, training, validation, deployment, and monitoring.
• Experience managing machine learning projects from start to finish, focusing on automation and performance optimization.
• Agile methodologies experience.
• Healthcare industry experience, especially in the US, is preferred.

Core Competencies:

• Accountability for Results
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
• Patient & Customer Centricity
• Impactful Communication
• Respectful Collaboration
• Empowered Development

Salary range: $164,530.00 - $245,985.00 plus incentives, based on experience and skills.

Company Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more. Learn more at Otsuka Careers.

Disclaimer: This description outlines general responsibilities and may change. Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics. For accommodations or concerns about scams, refer to the detailed information in the original description.