Senior Data Scientist

Elanco; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal health company is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to support their Global Analytics & Insights team. This role involves utilizing advanced analytics, statistical modeling, and data preparation to optimize promotional spending and improve commercial effectiveness. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in data science and strong expertise in Python and statistical techniques. The position offers a hybrid work environment in the United States.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Data Science, Commercial Effectiveness.
• Expertise in A/B testing, regression, clustering, classification, decision trees.
• Knowledge of probability models and customer analytics.

Responsibilities

• Support the Global Analytics & Insights team with Advanced Analytics.
• Manage all aspects of project-based analyses including data preparation.

Skills

Statistical modelling techniques

Analytical/problem solving skills

Advanced skills in Python

Advanced skills in R

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in quantitative or management field

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Tableau

SQL

Azure ML & Model Deployment

GitHub

Job description

Overview

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role

Senior Data Scientist

Responsibilities

• This role supports the needs of the Global Analytics & Insights team, part of the Corporate Strategy Team, with a focus on providing Advanced Analytics (to include statistical modeling, regression analyses, market basket, churn modelling methods) to work on program/promotion design and ROI post program. Additional project-based work around price elasticity, mixed market modelling, segmentation, game theory modelling and predictive analytics (e.g., customer lifetime value) will be in scope. The overarching goal of all work will be to find efficiencies in current promotional spend and optimize future business activities.
• This position is responsible for managing all aspects of project-based analyses including data preparation, analysis design and implementation using appropriate methods.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree in quantitative or management field. (Master’s preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in Data Science, Commercial Effectiveness.
• Expertise in statistical modelling techniques – A/B testing, regression, clustering, classification, decision trees, forecasting.
• Knowledge of probability models, market basket, churn modelling, segmentation and customer analytics.
• Advanced skills in Python, R and advanced excel.
• Proven analytical/problem solving skills with strong learning agility.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• Experience with Tableau, SQL.
• Experience with Azure ML & Model Deployment
• Experience with GitHub
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated excellence in Power Point and storyboarding.
• Project management experience across multiple business functions

Additional Information

• Travel: 0%
• Location: IN, Bangalore - Hybrid Work Environment

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don\'t necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status