Lead Pharmaceutical Data Scientist

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng seeks a Lead Pharmaceutical Data Scientist to drive advanced analytics for drug discovery, clinical trials, and manufacturing. You will lead a team of data scientists and analysts, building predictive models and extracting insights to inform strategic decisions.

The role requires a strong foundation in statistics and computer science, plus expertise in big data, ML/AI within the pharma R&D lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in statistics and computer science.
• Experience with big data analytics and ML/AI in pharma R&D.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of data scientists and analysts.
• Develop predictive models for drug discovery, clinical trials and manufacturing.
• Analyze complex biological and chemical datasets to extract actionable insights.

Skills

Leadership

Big data analytics

Machine learning

AI

Predictive modeling

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking pharmaceutical company, is recruiting a Lead Pharmaceutical Data Scientist to drive advanced analytics and data-driven decision-making within their **Vereeniging, Gauteng** operations. This leadership role is instrumental in leveraging big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to accelerate drug discovery, optimize clinical trials, and enhance manufacturing processes. You will lead a team of data scientists and analysts, developing predictive models, analyzing complex biological and chemical datasets, and extracting actionable insights to inform strategic business decisions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in statistics, computer science, and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical R&D lifecycle. This is a fantastic opportunity to pioneer innovative data science applications in a dynamic and impactful industry. The successful applicant will be a visionary leader, capable of translating complex data into clear business value for our client in **Gauteng**.