Data Scientist

Airfinity Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for impactful work

Collaborative environment

Work with a multidisciplinary team

Job summary

A leading health analytics company in South Africa is seeking a Data Scientist to develop predictive models that aid decision-making in the pharmaceutical sector. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in Python and R, and a background in STEM. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to make a real-world impact.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in STEM with a passion for Life Sciences.
• Fluent in Python and confident using R.
• Experience in predictive and risk-based forecast modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop predictive models for pharmaceuticals.
• Deliver stakeholder presentations to optimize solutions.
• Coordinate with colleagues for forecasts and assessments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Python

R

Mathematical skills

Statistical skills

SQL

Communication skills

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Data Scientist (FTC, 12 Months Contract)

Airfinity is the world’s leading provider of predictive health analytics. Our proprietary platform combines advanced modeling with real‑time data from trusted sources to provide actionable insights for pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, governments, and investors. We’re a fast‑growing, mission‑driven team transforming global health decision‑making through data.

Objective of the Role: The Data Scientist role will be to forecast, risk assess and build predictive models for a number of indicators such as vaccine sales, pricing, output. The Data Scientist is a key role within Airfinity that will develop a deep understanding of Airfinity data and use that to build world‑class predictive models that will ultimately help key global decision makers save lives. The Data Scientist holder will have the opportunity to work closely with clients to understand their business needs, including across Governments and Pharma departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop predictive models relating to pharmaceuticals and infectious diseases or other therapeutic areas.
• Turn science‑related data into compelling medical and commercial insights for clients using a wide range of predictive modeling techniques.
• Understand the key questions that clients need answering and develop creative solutions to quickly and effectively solve their problems.
• Build forecasts and risk assessment to aid decision makers’ strategy.
• Deliver effective stakeholder presentations and demonstrations to optimise the value of Airfinity's solutions to clients.
• Coordinate and collaborate with colleagues to build vaccine and treatment forecasts for infectious diseases and other therapeutic areas.
• Potential to also assume people management responsibilities over time.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Highly analytical and strong academic background in STEM with a passion for Life Sciences and how analytics can be used to save lives.
• Fluent in Python, and confident using R.
• Strong mathematical and statistical skills.
• Knowledge of predictive and risk‑based forecast modeling, including development and implementation.
• Able to work quickly in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to distill complex ideas and models into understandable and actionable insights.
• SQL knowledge.
• Comfortable with large‑scale libraries and working with different profiles (quants, IT, MO, Risk).
• Ability to propose new design patterns and architectures with a strong emphasis on clean and ordered code with a focus on productisation.
• Strong communication skills – Fluent conversational business English.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to work with a pioneering team in predictive health analytics and contribute to a mission with real‑world impact.
• A collaborative and fast‑paced environment with a focus on innovation.
• The chance to work closely with a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, analysts, and researchers.

Airfinity values individuals who bring a forward‑thinking approach to industry challenges and are committed to contributing to a healthier, more resilient world.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, who are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture, that does not discriminate. Exclusivity and a diverse culture is what helps us shape who we are and reach our potential.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Analyst, Consulting, and Science

Industries

• Information Services and Data Infrastructure and Analytics