Director, Data Scientist & Data Operations

Eisai; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 196,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative pharmaceutical company is seeking a Data Scientist to drive drug development through predictive modeling. This role involves analyzing complex datasets, designing data storage solutions, and leveraging AI for data preparation. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and extensive experience in statistical analysis and machine learning. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving patient outcomes and making a real impact in the healthcare industry. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on research and development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 7+ years of related experience required.
• Deep knowledge of statistical analysis and machine learning is essential.
• Proficiency in Python or R with experience in data libraries is needed.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex datasets to extract actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
• Design and manage data storage solutions, optimizing data pipelines.
• Leverage AI and machine learning for automated data preparation and visualizations.

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

Hadoop

Spark

AWS

Azure

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 support strategic decision-making.
2. Data Storage & Processing: Design, manage, and optimize data storage solutions and build automated data pipelines.
3. AI-Driven Data Preparation: Leverage AI and machine learning 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.
5. Pipeline Orchestration & Automation: Automate data workflows using tools like Apache Airflow, Prefect, and Dagster.
6. Data Quality & Consistency: Establish validation rules to ensure data integrity.
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: Deliver real-time insights with optimized performance.
10. Dashboard Optimization: Enhance Power BI dashboards for better responsiveness.
11. Data Communication & Visualization: Present findings effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
12. Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA): Conduct thorough data assessments to ensure quality and uncover insights.
13. Feature Engineering: Develop relevant features to improve model performance.

Qualifications

1. Master's degree with 7+ years of related 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. Familiarity with big data tech (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 diverse audiences.

Salary & Benefits

The base salary range is $196,800 - $258,300, with eligibility for annual and long-term incentives. Final pay depends on experience, education, and skills. Employees may participate in benefit programs; for details, visit Eisai Benefits.

Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. We prohibit discrimination and provide accommodations for disabilities.