Data Scientist: Predictive Health & Vaccine Forecasts

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

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.