Job Title: Data Scientist Lead
Responsibilities:
* Data Analysis : Manage and analyze pharmaceutical datasets (clinical trials, patents, research, market data) to identify promising drug candidates.
* Predictive Modeling : Develop or collaborate with vendors to create machine learning models predicting the success and market potential of assets.
* Collaboration : Work with scientists and executives to align data insights with pipeline strategy.
* Competitive Insights : Monitor industry trends, identify gaps in therapeutic areas, and suggest partnership or acquisition opportunities.
* Data Sourcing & Cleaning : Process and analyze data from various sources (FDA, EMA, PubMed, pharma databases).
* Visualization & Reporting : Develop dashboards and reports to present findings clearly.
Key Skills:
* Technical : Proficient in Python, R, SQL, and machine learning for predictive analytics and natural language processing (NLP).
* Pharma Tools : Familiarity with pharma databases and cheminformatics tools (e.g., RDKit, Bioconductor).
* Data Visualization : Skilled in tools like Tableau, Power BI, Matplotlib, Plotly.
* AI Expertise : Knowledge in AI for drug development is a plus.
* Vendor Management : Ability to oversee and manage vendors and suppliers.
* Strategic Insight : Understanding of data science trends and their application in pharma.
Domain Knowledge:
* Therapeutics : Knowledge of disease biology, drug mechanisms, and pharmacokinetics.
* Regulatory : Familiarity with FDA/EMA approval processes and clinical trials.
* Business Acumen : Understanding of pharma M&A trends and partnerships.
Soft Skills:
* Strong communication skills to translate technical findings to business strategy.
* Analytical thinking and problem-solving in uncertain data scenarios.
* Team-oriented and motivated to contribute in a biotech environment.
Requirements:
* Education: Master’s/PhD in Data Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or similar.
* Experience: 3+ years in pharma/biotech analytics or drug development.
* Technical Proficiency: Expertise in Python, R, SQL, and cheminformatics.
* Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with clinical trials, regulatory processes, and therapeutic areas.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with pharma datasets (e.g., IQVIA, Clarivate).
* Knowledge of emerging trends like AI-driven drug discovery.
* Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
* Ongoing commitment to professional development.