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Data Scientist – Pharma International Data and Analytics Chapter

Who we are

At Roche, 94,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.
 

Mission

The PIIX Data and Analytics Chapter ambition is to be the best in class Data and Analytics organization. We believe data is an asset and analytics is the engine. We are a global team of data scientists, data engineers and data analysts. We develop a deep understanding of science, technology, and the Roche business. We support Roche and stakeholders to make decisions that improve patient outcomes. We introduce science into commercial operations.

Our mission: we change healthcare systems by Data and Analytics.

The Position

As a Data Scientist, you will be responsible for creating value from data assets using advanced analytics capabilities, such as data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence methods, to identify critical business risk and opportunities for Roche. You will define use cases, frame analytical solutions and implement analysis to drive business impact and develop state-of-the-art analytical capabilities to address identified needs. You are a subject matter expert on analytics, data, and measurement. You will focus on data innovations exploration and implementation across Group Audit, Legal departments, Compliance, Group SHE and many other teams.

In this role you will be accountable to consistently and effectively:

• Evaluate, drive and implement innovations from concept to minimum viable product and final product


• Apply analytical and statistical methods to solve identified use cases in an agile manner using multiple data sources and analytical tools


• Collaborate within cross-functional teams to develop solutions, gain alignment and deliver impactful business insights; engage necessary stakeholders to enable better decision-making


• Openly share perspective and insights to elevate team thinking and drive a balanced, holistic point of view; effectively weigh and communicate trade-off considerations


• Take an enterprise mindset, linking individual responsibilities with the broader organization; focus on outcomes that provide most business value

Who you are

You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

You have a Master Degree in Data Science or Statistics; an additional (dual) degree in Finance is regarded as a plus. You bring at least 3 years of analytical experience, preferably within the Pharmaceutical or Biotech industry. You have project implementation experience for Risk, Legal Compliance and/or due diligence using advanced analytics. You have experience with working with academic institutions and you bring a strong network within the data science and analytics community.

In addition, you bring the following skills and competencies:

• Experience identifying insights and interpreting risk /opportunities with finance and/or commercial data. You have exceptional problem-solving and strategic agility abilities


• Proficiency in Machine learning (Clustering, Text Mining (NLP), Matrix Factorization)


• Proficiency in Statistics (Hypothesis Testing, Time Series,) and Econometrics (A/B Testing, Panel Data Analysis)


• Extensive experience with function coding (Python, R, C /C++ etc.)


• Project experience with visualization tools  (Tableau, R shiny) and database (Hive, MS SQL Server, Oracle 11g,)


• Experience analyzing data from 3rd party providers e.g. Twitter and a good understanding of AutoML and use cases


• Experience with MapReduce, Hadoop, Spark, Cloud Services (AWS EC2, AWS S3) 


• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and to develop and maintain strong partnerships


• Excellent communication skills: simplifying complex information into clear, synthesized insights and presenting them to stakeholders at all levels of the organization. You bring experience in working with global teams in cultural diversity


• Impeccable ethics and integrity


• Fluent English spoken and written, other languages skill e.g. Chinese or German is plus.

Please apply until 5 January 2020.

Roche embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

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