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AstraZeneca · 1 day ago

Senior Scientist/Associate Director, Translational PKPD

US - Waltham - MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$135K/yr - $203K/yr

AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines. They are seeking a Senior Scientist/Associate Director in Translational PKPD to coordinate the implementation of novel modeling solutions, develop predictive models, and provide advanced data science expertise across projects.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Coordinate the implementation of novel modelling solutions designed to drive the interrogation of datasets for insights in scientific and business application areas within defined project scope. This includes integrating complex data from multiple different sources and modalities includes the application of specialized approaches in classification, regression, clustering, NLP, image analysis, graph theory and/or other techniques

Using domain-specific understanding, translates unstructured, complex business problems into the appropriate data problem, model and analytical solutions

Researches and develops advanced predictive models and computational methods to guide and shape decision-making within the project scope

Provide training and advice to collaborators on optimal use of key data, analysis platforms and the appropriate use of data science

Apply expert AI research techniques, including establishment of hypotheses that can be approached using computational methods and tools. Present or publish findings for conferences and in peer reviewed journals

Build and manage effective relationships with stakeholders to ensure utilization and value of information resources and services. Clearly and objectively communicate results, as well as their associated uncertainties and limitations to shape solutions

Provide advanced data science expertise to cross-functional projects and shape delivery of data science solutions that drive value to AstraZeneca

Apply a range of data science methodologies, developing novel data science solutions where off-the-shelf methodologies do not fit

Develop, implement and maintain required tools and algorithms in a manner which meets regulatory and evidential requirements within project scope

Leads small (2-3 person) data science projects of defined scope and provide coaching for junior team members

Developing, maintaining and applying ongoing knowledge and awareness in trends, standard methodology and new developments in analytics and data science

Review and develop working practices to ensure that data science work is delivered to robust quality standards

Qualification

Data science methodologiesPredictive modelingSoftware development skillsStatistical modelingMachine learning algorithmsHigh dimensional data analysisCloud computingBusiness analysisCommunicationTeam management

Required

Masters degree in mathematics, computer science, engineering, physics, statistics, economics, computational sciences, or a related quantitative discipline; or equivalent experience

Demonstrated experience with modern data science approaches, including unsupervised and supervised classification and regression algorithms such as k-means clustering, support vector machines, random forests, neural networks and deep learning

Proven demonstrated experience in the modelling of complex datasets in applied business and/or scientific application domains

Advanced software development skills in at least one of the standard data science languages (such as R, Julia or Python) and familiarity with database systems (e.g. SQL, NoSQL, graph)

Experience of manipulating and analysing large high dimensionality unstructured datasets, drawing conclusions, defining recommended actions, and reporting results across stakeholders

Understanding of algorithm design, development, optimization, scaling and applications

Excellent written and verbal communication, business analysis, and consultancy skills

Good understanding of at least one business area where the data science is applied

Preferred

PhD degree in mathematics, computer science, engineering, physics, statistics, economics, or a related quantitative discipline

Comfortable working in high performance computing or cloud environment

Proven track record of publishing relevant predictive modelling results and tools in peer-reviewed journals, conferences, and other scientific proceedings

Experience in life sciences and healthcare

Experience in novel methods development and application

Benefits

Short-term incentive bonus opportunity

Equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles)

Retirement contribution (hourly roles)

Commission payment eligibility (sales roles)

Qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid leaves

Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

Company

AstraZeneca

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AstraZeneca is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines. It is a sub-organization of Investor.

Founded in 1999

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, GBR

10001+ employees

https://www.astrazeneca.com

H1B Sponsorship

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