iO Associates are delighted to be supporting this Biotech organization with a new headcount hire in their growing team.

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will act as a technical leader and solution architect, developing solutions for customers in pharma and biotech. This role goes beyond traditional data science and offers significant growth potential at a leading life science company

Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, and deployment of machine learning/AI/statistical models to address key business use cases such as product and offer matching, benchmarking, measurements and testing, marketing funnel optimization, and supply chain management.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior data scientists and analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Drive the adoption of best practices in machine learning model development, deployment, and monitoring.
Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers, understanding their business needs and challenges within the life science procurement space.
Develop and present proposals, proof-of-concepts, and solution architectures tailored to specific client requirements.
Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and business stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of data-driven solutions.
Generate actionable insights from complex datasets and translate findings into clear, concise recommendations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Contribute to the overall data strategy and roadmap for the company.

Required Qualifications:

5-10 years of professional experience in data science.
Master's or PhD degrees in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
Deep knowledge of statistical and machine learning concepts and practices.
Expert proficiency in Python and SQL.
Experience designing solutions or enterprise architecture.
Experience in a client-facing role, ideally at a consulting firm or agency. This includes strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and mentor junior team members.
Strong intellectual curiosity, self-motivation, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Ability to work cross-functionally to manage and balance different stakeholders' interests.

Highly Desirable:

Experience with Snowflake Snowpark and Cortex, AWS, and Cloud Computing.
Experience in e-commerce, life science procurement, B2B, and/or large data platforms.
Working knowledge of life science lab operations.

Please note that this role is based in the greater Boston area, and only candidates residing in this area will be considered.

Sponsorship is not provided for this role.