Posted:
Apr 11, 2019

System Optimization Data Scientist (UCB Pharma)

Job Title

System Optimization Data Scientist

Company

UCB Pharma

Location

Atlanta, Georgia

Description

Description

  • The System Optimization Data Scientist will be responsible for assisting with the development of novel visualization, machine learning, optimization and statistical inference solutions for a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating value for people living with severe diseases
  • The candidate should have experience in utilizing advanced data science modeling techniques to support analysis
  • Knowledge of healthcare-specific data sources from vendors such as IQVIA, Symphony, Optum, etc. is preferred

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop prototypes and proof of concepts with novel visualization to showcase the utility of new data assets and capabilities under assessment
  • Monitor and analyze the outputs and data pipelines of the data warehouse to identify opportunities for system optimization and improvement
  • Perform exploratory data analysis, generating and testing working hypotheses, and uncovering interesting trends and relationships in order to develop new capabilities for the data infrastructure
  • Partner with the Data and Knowledge Management Lead and external vendors in implementing solutions for system optimization

Requirements

  • Advanced degree in a relevant discipline such as Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, Bioinformatics, etc.
  • 3+ years of experience
  • Proficient in the Spark big data ecosystem as well as Python and R programming languages
  • Experience in extracting, cleaning, preparing and modeling data
  • Technical aptitude or exposure to database structure, data dictionaries, and similar
  • Experience translating business needs to deliverables
  • Self-motivated team player with willingness to quickly research and pick up new concepts
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate technical information to non-technical partners
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
  • Background in Lean Six Sigma is a plus

How to Apply

If interested, please reach out to Leonard Trent (Commercial Data Science Translation Lead) at Trent.Leonard@ucb.com.

Type

Type
Career

Category

Category
Data Science
Type

Category

Category
Data Science
Last updated: July 6, 2024