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Principal Research Scientist I Data

Mettawa, IL, usFull-time2026-10-15 → 2026-11-11

Core

Senior technical and scientific leader for omnichannel engagement analytics, setting multi-year vision for personalized commercial engagement using AI/ML and statistical solutions.

Role type

Principal Research Scientist (Data Science)

Builds

Scalable AI/ML solutions for channel mix, content, and field representative call planning.

Domain

Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical / Marketing Science

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Causal inference, Generative AI, Experimentation design, Python, SQL, Deep learning frameworks, Cloud ML deployment, Stakeholder alignment, Technical strategy

Preferred skills

Commercial analytics in pharma/biotech, Omnichannel analytics, Reinforcement learning, LLM orchestration, MLOps tools, Thought leadership

Technologies

PyTorch, TensorFlow, Azure ML, Databricks, MLflow, LLM APIs, RAG

Responsibilities

Define multi-year data science vision and technical roadmap; Identify and prioritize AI opportunities for commercial impact; Lead hands-on development of Gen-AI and agentic systems; Design predictive and causal models for next-best-action; Own measurement science for business impact; Partner with product owners to co-define business outcomes; Navigate complex stakeholder ecosystems; Communicate findings to executive audiences; Productionize AI/ML solutions at scale; Establish best practices for scientific rigor and responsible AI.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship