Senior AI/ML Commercial Data Scientist (Pharma)

Smith Hanley Associates; United States; Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Hanley Associates is recruiting an Associate Director for Commercial AI/ML/Data Science in Pharma. Hybrid in So. New Jersey/Greater Philly, 2–3 days in-office. Responsible for delivering AI/ML initiatives to shape commercial strategy and patient outcomes.

You will lead advanced analytics, build sophisticated models, partner with leaders across Commercial/Marketing/Analytics, and present actionable insights to executives. Competitive salary with bonus potential.

Qualifications

• MA degree / PhD desired with 8–10 yrs of advanced analytics experience.
• 5+ years delivering AI/ML and analytics within pharma/healthcare.
• Expertise in ML, Generative AI, predictive modeling, and statistics.
• Proficiency in Python, R, Scala, or Java.
• Experience with Databricks, AWS, cloud tech, Git, and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI/ML, predictive analytics, and Generative AI initiatives for commercial decisions.
• Build and deploy advanced models using DL, probabilistic forecasting, and causal inference.
• Partner with Commercial, Marketing, and Analytics to translate business challenges into AI solutions.
• Communicate insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

AI/ML strategy

Generative AI

Predictive analytics

Statistical analysis

Python

R

Scala

Java

Databricks

AWS

Git

CI/CD

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MA degree / PhD desired

Tools

Databricks

AWS

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Smith Hanley Associates is recruiting an Associate Director for Commercial AI/ML/Data Science in Pharma. Hybrid in So. New Jersey/Greater Philly, 2–3 days in-office. Responsible for delivering AI/ML initiatives to shape commercial strategy and patient outcomes.

You will lead advanced analytics, build sophisticated models, partner with leaders across Commercial/Marketing/Analytics, and present actionable insights to executives. Competitive salary with bonus potential.