Associate Director, Data Science
Core
Senior scientific and technical leader driving data science strategy and execution to advance the global drug development process, translating complex multi-modal data into scientific insights for clinical decisions.
Role type
Associate Director, Data Science (Senior IC with potential team management)
Builds
Predictive models, scalable automated processes, and analytical frameworks for drug development programs
Domain
Pharmaceutical R&D, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Genomics, Proteomics
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Statistical analysis, Machine learning, AI/ML, Python, R, SQL, Clinical trial design, Biomarker strategy, High-dimensional data analysis, Causal inference, Longitudinal modeling
Preferred skills
Deep learning, NLP, Explainable AI, Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Databricks), Team leadership
Technologies
Python, R, SQL, AWS, Azure, Databricks
Responsibilities
Define and champion analytical frameworks and methodological standards for drug development; Lead exploratory and confirmatory analyses across diverse data types; Drive integration and mining of high-dimensional omics and clinical trial data; Develop predictive models and scalable automated processes; Mentor junior data scientists and provide technical guidance; Partner with statisticians to shape statistical analysis plans.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities