Senior Expert Data Scientist Translational Medicine data42

Novartis Farmacéutica; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Data Science Expert to join their dynamic team. This role involves leading cutting-edge AI/ML projects, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and leveraging high-quality data to drive drug development. You'll work at the forefront of medical research, utilizing advanced analytics to uncover insights that can transform patient care. If you're passionate about data and eager to make a meaningful impact in the pharmaceutical industry, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in medicine.

Benefits

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Discretionary awards

Sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Solid scientific research background with data and AI/ML expertise.
• Effective communication of scientific ideas to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to learn rapidly in new subject areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead data science projects and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Develop AI/ML models for predicting safety and efficacy.
• Investigate safety signals using preclinical and clinical data.

Skills

Data Science

AI/ML

Data Wrangling

Statistical Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

PhD in Computer Science

PhD in Statistics

PhD in Data Science

Tools

Python

R

Spark

Git

Docker

Job description

Job ID REQ-10050660

May 05, 2025

USA

Summary

Do you love data and technology? Are you passionate about AI and eager to explore its potential? Are you a team-player who inspires greatness in others? Do you want to contribute to the research and development of innovative medicines that address society’s greatest disease burdens and restore possibility for patients?

Join our data42 team!

At Novartis, we reimagine medicine by using the wealth of our internal data combined with advanced analytics and modeling. Our data42 platform provides access to Novartis’s high-quality, multi-modal preclinical and clinical data (as well as external/licensed data). It is the perfect environment to develop cutting edge AI/ML models. At data42, we are a global team of data scientists and data engineers dedicated to uncovering novel insights and to drive drug development pipeline decisions by leveraging the data42 platform.

data42 is currently seeking a highly skilled individual to join our team as a Data Science Expert. As an essential part of the team, you will collaborate with scientists in various disease and functional areas across the organization to advance research and drug development, specifically in Translational Medicine (TM).

Together with the data42 Translational Medicine (TM) Scientific Lead, you will be part of our data42 Data Science function. Ideally you have prior experience with predicative safety and efficacy modeling using preclinical and clinical study data. You will collaborate with Scientists, Clinicians, Data Scientists, Toxicologists, Pathologists in the Translational Medicine area and with our colleagues in the AICS (AI and Computer Science) team.

About the Role

Major accountabilities:

• Leading data science projects and effectively communicating results/findings with stakeholders and collaborators.
• Work collaboratively to develop or leverage cutting-edge AI/ML and Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) models for predicting safety and efficacy
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the data and perform data wrangling for use case specific modeling and analytics tasks.
• Actively investigate safety signals leveraging preclinical and clinical data with forward and back translational methodologies to provide actionable insights to support decision-making.
• Independently develop, utilize, and enhance bioinformatics tools and models specifically designed for integrating diverse data types, enabling translational research and analysis.
• Acting as a connector between valuable data resources and project teams, enhancing the generation of hypotheses by sharing insights derived from preclinical and clinical study data.

Requirements:

• Solid scientific research background, demonstrated ability to ask and answer critical questions using data and AI/ML
• Effective at communicating and presenting scientific ideas and results to a diverse audience, including peers, stakeholders from different fields, and non-experts
• Track record of rapidly upskilling in new subject areas to reach a high level of competence. Demonstrated a strong willingness to learn and step out of the comfort zone
• Education: PhD in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Physics, Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics or related quantitative field with experience in ML/AI
• Understanding of disease biology preferred

Preferred Technical Skills

• Programming & Tools: Python (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch), R, Spark, Git, Docker, good coding practices (e.g. version control, documentation), High-performance computing (HPC)
• Data Engineering for analysis/modeling: Data cleaning and preparation, model deployment and optimization, processing big data (e.g. with Spark)
• Machine Learning & Data Science: Supervised and unsupervised learning (e.g., Gaussian Mixture Models, DBSCAN, Random Forest), Deep learning (e.g. Neutral Networks, Transformers), Feature engineering, Dimensionality reduction (PCA, t-SNE, UMAP), Outlier detection, Statistical methods for inference, prediction and hypothesis testing (e.g. linear and logistic regression), and Data visualization
• Experience with preclinical and clinical study data. Other related data modalities (e.g. ECG, omics, etc…) would be a plus.
• Ability to communicate complex analyses and findings to a diverse audience, including effective data visualization.
• Strong scientific curiosity, initiative, and learning agility.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team, including clinicians, biologists, toxicologists, pathologists, and data scientists.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $119,700 and $222,300 per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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Division Biomedical Research

Business Unit Pharma Research

Location USA

State Massachusetts

Site Cambridge (USA)

Company / Legal Entity U175 (FCRS = US175) Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc.