Director, Data Scientist & Data Operations

Eisai; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 196,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking pharmaceutical company dedicated to addressing unmet medical needs. As a Director - Data Scientist/Programmer, you will play a crucial role in driving drug development through predictive modeling and data analysis. Collaborate with a talented team to leverage AI and machine learning, ensuring data quality and providing strategic insights. This role offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly impact healthcare outcomes. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in fast-paced settings, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data science with a Master's degree.
• Deep knowledge of statistical analysis and machine learning techniques.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Machine Learning

Data Modeling

Python

R

Data Visualization

Problem Solving

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

pandas

NumPy

scikit-learn

Tableau

matplotlib

Hadoop

Spark

AWS

Azure

Apache Airflow

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 supporting strategic decisions.
2. Data Storage & Processing: Design, manage, and optimize data storage solutions; build and automate data pipelines for efficient processing.
3. AI-Driven Data Preparation: Leverage AI and machine learning for automated data preparation; create dynamic visualizations via Power BI to facilitate decision-making.
4. NLP & LLM Applications: Apply NLP techniques and large language models to analyze unstructured data, generating infographics and narratives for stakeholders.
5. Pipeline Automation: Automate and orchestrate data pipelines using tools like Apache Airflow, Prefect, and Dagster.
6. Data Quality & Consistency: Establish validation rules to ensure data integrity and quality throughout the data lifecycle.
7. Incremental Data Loads: Implement strategies for efficient data refresh cycles.
8. Event-Driven Automation & Low-Latency Processing: Enable real-time updates and quick data processing for timely insights.
9. Dashboard Optimization & Data Visualization: Enhance Power BI dashboard performance; present complex data clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
10. Exploratory Data Analysis & Feature Engineering: Conduct EDA and engineer 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 (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn).
4. Experience with visualization tools like Tableau or matplotlib.
5. Familiarity with big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) is a plus.
6. Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and project management skills.
7. Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Salary and Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $196,800 - $258,300. This position is eligible for participation in the Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan & Long Term Incentive Plan. Final salary offers depend on experience, education, and skills. Employees are also eligible for various benefits, details of which can be found at https://us.eisai.com/careers-at-eisai/benefits.

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, and other protected categories. We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.