Senior Pharmaceutical Data Scientist - Remote

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,976,000 - 3,129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Home office stipend

Training & conferences

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Data Scientist for a fully remote role. Leverage advanced data analytics, ML, and statistical modeling to drive insights from clinical trial, real-world, and manufacturing data.

Collaborate with biologists, clinicians, and data engineers to translate scientific questions into data problems, develop dashboards, ensure data integrity, and stay current with industry advances.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in data science or related analytical role, with pharma/healthcare exposure.
• Proven expertise in statistical modeling, ML algorithms (regression, classification, clustering, deep learning) and experimental design.
• Proficiency in Python or R and libraries (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, pandas).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced statistical models and ML algorithms for large-scale pharmaceutical datasets.
• Identify trends and insights to inform drug discovery, development, and commercialization.
• Design and run experiments for model validation and performance evaluation.
• Collaborate with biologists, chemists, clinicians, and domain experts to translate questions into data science problems.
• Develop data visualizations and dashboards to communicate findings clearly.
• Contribute to data infrastructure, pipelines, and best practices.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Machine Learning

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Big data

Pandas

Education

PhD or Master's in Data Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Spark

NoSQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading biopharmaceutical company at the forefront of medical innovation, is actively seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Pharmaceutical Data Scientist to join their cutting-edge team. This is a fully remote position, offering the unique opportunity to leverage advanced data analytics, machine learning, and statistical modeling techniques to drive insights from complex pharmaceutical data. You will play a crucial role in accelerating drug discovery, optimizing clinical trial design, enhancing manufacturing processes, and improving patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong quantitative background, deep expertise in data science methodologies, and a passion for applying these skills within the pharmaceutical domain. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including researchers, clinicians, and bioinformaticians, to transform data into actionable intelligence. This role requires a proactive, innovative thinker who can tackle challenging scientific questions with data-driven solutions, contributing significantly to our client’s mission to revolutionize healthcare. The role requires a high level of autonomy and a proven ability to deliver impactful results in a remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced statistical models and machine learning algorithms to analyze large-scale pharmaceutical datasets (e.g., clinical trial data, real-world evidence, omics data, manufacturing data).
• Identify trends, patterns, and insights from complex data to inform decision-making in drug discovery, development, and commercialization.
• Design and execute experiments for model validation and performance evaluation.
• Collaborate closely with biologists, chemists, clinicians, and other domain experts to understand scientific questions and translate them into data science problems.
• Develop data visualizations and dashboards to communicate complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to the development of data infrastructure, pipelines, and best practices within the data science team.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and their applications in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to a culture of scientific rigor and innovation.
• Proactively identify opportunities to apply data science to solve critical business challenges and advance research objectives.
• Ensure data integrity, reproducibility, and compliance with relevant data privacy regulations.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in data science or a related analytical role, with a significant portion focused on the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Proven expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms (e.g., regression, classification, clustering, deep learning), and experimental design.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in data science, such as Python or R, and their relevant libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, pandas).
• Experience with SQL and working with relational databases; familiarity with NoSQL databases is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work with large, complex datasets from diverse sources.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to a diverse audience.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling challenging scientific problems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and big data technologies (e.g., Spark) is advantageous.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical R&D processes and regulatory landscapes is highly desirable.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including top-tier health, dental, and vision insurance, generous retirement contributions, and performance-based bonuses. This fully remote role provides unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance. Our client is committed to employee growth and development, offering extensive training programs, support for attending leading industry conferences, and opportunities for career advancement within their global organization. You will have the chance to work on groundbreaking projects that directly impact patient lives and shape the future of medicine. Our client fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued and recognized. We provide resources for home office setup to ensure you have a productive and comfortable working environment. Professional development is a cornerstone of our employee philosophy.