Remote Senior Data Scientist - Pharma Analytics

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead advanced analytics initiatives from a remote South Africa base. You will design and validate statistical models, analyze diverse datasets from clinical trials, manufacturing, and sales, and translate findings for business stakeholders.

You will build predictive models for drug efficacy and market trends, run experiments, and mentor junior data scientists.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data science, with a focus on statistical modeling and machine learning.
• Proven experience applying data science techniques within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and experience with libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch.
• Strong experience with SQL and working with large databases.
• Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) is a plus.
• Excellent understanding of statistical concepts, experimental design, and hypothesis testing.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage projects in a remote environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for data-driven improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and validate advanced statistical models and machine learning algorithms for pharmaceutical data.
• Analyze large datasets from various sources, including clinical trials, real-world evidence, manufacturing, and sales data.
• Identify key trends, patterns, and anomalies, and translate them into meaningful insights for business stakeholders.
• Build predictive models for areas such as drug efficacy, patient outcomes, market trends, and operational efficiency.
• Design and execute A/B tests and other experiments to evaluate hypotheses and inform strategy.
• Collaborate closely with domain experts to understand their needs and deliver data-driven solutions.
• Develop clear and concise data visualizations and reports to communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of data science infrastructure and best practices.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to a culture of data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Machine Learning

Statistical Modeling

Data Visualization

Education

Master's or PhD in Data Science/Statistics/Computer Science/Mathematics

Tools

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Spark

Hadoop

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead advanced analytics initiatives from a remote South Africa base. You will design and validate statistical models, analyze diverse datasets from clinical trials, manufacturing, and sales, and translate findings for business stakeholders.

You will build predictive models for drug efficacy and market trends, run experiments, and mentor junior data scientists.