Senior Data Scientist

Are you ready to dive into the world of data and make a real impact?

This role is based in Barcelona, with an on-site commitment of three days a week. Fluency in English is required.

The Senior Data Scientist within Transformation will be instrumental in synthesizing and visualizing integrated data to inform strategic decisions and optimize trial outcomes. This role requires a deep understanding of both data science and clinical trial processes, as well as the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex data challenges. This role identifies meaningful insights from disparate data and metadata sources to support improvement efforts and business intelligence.

Accountabilities

• Design and execution of sophisticated data analysis strategies to integrate complex data sources, utilizing advanced statistical and machine learning techniques.

• Creating compelling data visualizations to effectively communicate complex findings to scientific and non-scientific audiences

• Work within data and systems governance frameworks to ensure the integrity and accessibility of data

• Partner with key stakeholders to translate data insights into actionable recommendations

• Proactively identify and exploit opportunities to refine and advance our data methodology, contributing to problem-solving and the implementation of practical, innovative solutions.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a Computer Science, or related, with at least 5 years of experience (or have demonstrated an outstanding track-record of industry experience (2+ years) with the desired data science methodologies ).

• Demonstrated experience with and a sound understanding of a variety of statistical and machine learning methods.

• Practical software development skills in standard data science tools: Python, R, Git, UNIX skills. Familiarity working in cloud environment and high-performance computing clusters.

• Communication, business analysis, and consultancy; ability to present compelling cases to stakeholders and operate dynamically to identify solutions.

• Experience in data analysis profiling, investigating, interpreting, and detailing data requirements, e.g. data modelling techniques and hands on modelling experience

• Business analysis, and consultancy; ability to present compelling cases to stakeholders and operate dynamically to identify solutions with Effective verbal , written communication, influencing, and partnerting skills.

• Willingness to work 3 days a week from the office and work flexible hours (as required).

• Fluency in English and comfortable with working virtually in a global environment.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Good understanding of project management techniques and methods.

• Experience of agile working practices.

• Experience working with various types of clinical data, including patient-level trial data, real-world evidence, and genomics.

• Experience building dashboards and reports, and creating deep-dive analysis to influence business decisions.

• Knowledge and range of mathematical and statistical modelling techniques.

• Experience of working globally.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Explore rare opportunities at Alexion, AstraZeneca's Rare Disease division. Here, work isn’t ordinary. We are a beacon in the global Biopharmaceutical landscape, driven by a brave, pioneering spirit. Our closeness to patients brings us closer to our work and each other. At Alexion, you’ll grow and innovate within a rapidly expanding portfolio, enjoying an entrepreneurial spirit and autonomy. Join an energizing culture where connections foster new ideas and learning. Empowered with tailored development programs, you’ll align your growth with our mission to meet the needs of under-served patients worldwide. Our culture celebrates diversity, innovation, and the power of connection to patients' lived experiences.

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