Director, Data Scientist & Data Operations

Eisai; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 196,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative pharmaceutical company is seeking a talented Data Scientist/Programmer to join their Data Operations Group. This role is pivotal in driving drug development through predictive modeling, collaborating closely with biostatisticians to provide actionable insights. You will leverage advanced data analysis techniques, machine learning algorithms, and visualization tools to support critical projects. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research and development efforts.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Deep knowledge of statistical analysis and machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex datasets to extract actionable insights.
• Design and manage data storage solutions and automate pipelines.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Machine Learning

Data Modeling

Python

R

Data Visualization

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Apache Airflow

Prefect

Dagster

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.

Position Overview

The Data Operations Group at Eisai, Inc. is looking for a Director - Data Scientist/Programmer to drive drug development through predictive modeling of disease and drug response. The Data Scientist will work closely with Biostatisticians in the Stat Methodology / Machine Learning group to support projects across various stages of development. This role will be integral in providing actionable insights for critical data science projects that are vital to our business.

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

Responsibilities

1. Data Analysis for Strategic Insights: Analyze complex datasets to extract actionable insights, identify key trends, and provide data-driven recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
2. Data Storage & Processing: Design, manage, and optimize data storage solutions; build and automate data pipelines.
3. AI-Driven Data Preparation: Leverage AI and machine learning algorithms for automated data preparation and create visualizations via Power BI.
4. NLP & LLM: Apply NLP techniques and LLMs to analyze unstructured data, generating infographics and narratives for stakeholders.
5. Pipeline Orchestration & Automation: Automate data pipelines using tools like Apache Airflow, Prefect, Dagster.
6. Data Quality & Consistency: Establish validation rules to ensure data integrity and quality.
7. Incremental Data Loads: Implement strategies to optimize data refresh cycles.
8. Event-Driven Automation: Enable real-time dashboard updates with event-driven automation.
9. Low-Latency Data Processing: Ensure performance for real-time insights.
10. Dashboard Optimization: Enhance Power BI dashboard responsiveness.
11. Data Communication & Visualization: Present findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
12. Exploratory Data Analysis: Conduct thorough EDA to assess data quality and insights.
13. Feature Engineering: Develop features to improve model performance.

Qualifications

1. Master's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.
2. Deep knowledge of statistical analysis, machine learning, and data modeling.
3. Proficiency in Python or R, with experience in data libraries.
4. Experience with visualization tools like Tableau or matplotlib.
5. Knowledge of big data technologies and cloud platforms is a plus.
6. Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
7. Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is from $196,800 to $258,300. This role is eligible for participation in Eisai Inc.'s incentive plans. Final pay will depend on experience, education, and skills. Employees may participate in company benefits programs, details available at Eisai Benefits. Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify, ensuring lawful employment eligibility verification.