Remote Lead Data Scientist: Ml, Strategy & Mentoring

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for Pharmaceutical Analytics in a fully remote setup. The role focuses on designing, developing and deploying advanced machine learning models and systems for global clients.

You will mentor junior engineers, influence ML architecture and drive robust, scalable pipelines across distributed teams. Ideal candidates are passionate about solving complex data problems, contributing to AI innovation, and operating autonomously in a remote-first

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deploy sophisticated machine learning models and systems.
• Mentor junior engineers, guide architectural decisions and ensure robust ML pipelines.

Job description

• What Lead Data Scientist Ml Strategy Mentoring...

About the Role Our client is actively searching for a highly accomplished Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join their fully remote team, serving clients globally. In this critical role, you will spearhead the design, development, and deployment of sophisticated machine learning models and systems. You will tackle challenging problems, leveraging your expertise in various ML algorithms, deep learning frameworks, and MLOps practices to build scalable and performant solutions. The position requires a strategic thinker who can guide junior engineers, contribute to architectural decisions, and ensure the robustness and efficiency of ML pipelines. As a remote-first position, exceptional communication and collaboration skills are paramount, utilizing advanced tools for seamless team integration and project execution across geographical boundaries. You will be instrumental in driving innovation and excellence in machine learning, influencing the technical direction of key projects. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to work on impactful AI initiatives, contribute to cutting- edge research, and mentor other engineers in a flexible and autonomous work environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about solving complex problems with data and has a strong desire to contribute to the advancement of AI technology. You will play a key role in defining and implementing best practices for ML development and deployment, ensuring that our client's AI solutions are both state-of-the- art and reliable. The focus is on robust model development, scalability, and efficient deployment strategies in a remote setting.

Senior Data Scientist - Pharmaceutical Analytics (Remote)

Our client, a global leader in pharmaceutical innovation, is seeking a highly