Job Title: Data Science Lead

GCL : D1

Location: TRIL GTC Chennai

Experience:

7-10 years

Job Summary

The Data Science Lead oversees and manages the activities of the Data Engineers & Junior Data Scientists and provides advanced expertise on statistical and mathematical concepts. The Data Scientist applies and inspires the adoption of advanced data science and analytics across the business.

The Data Scientist synthesizes and leverages the business’s dataset and data to enhance the business’ capabilities for overall goal achievement. The Data Scientist is instrumental in helping the business continue its evolution into an analytical and data-driven culture.

This role of the Data Scientist supports relevant stakeholders through quantitative analytics, and the application of appropriate advanced analytics for the business’s key initiatives.

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

• Managing a team of data scientists, machine learning engineers and network graph specialists
• Lead and collaborate with a team of other data engineers and business subject matter experts to solve complex business problems using machine learning and statistics
• Recommend which approaches will be effective in various situations and will be able to implement these approaches independently without guidance
• Drive the collection of new data and the refinement of existing data sources.
• Analyze and interpret the results of product experiments.

Essential Skills and experience

• Must have Direct Hands-on, 3 to 7 years of experience, building complex systems using any Statistical Programming Language (R / Python / SAS)
• Must have fundamental knowledge of Inferential Statistics
• Should have worked on Predictive Modelling
• Experience should include the following:
  • Multi-Dimensional Array Processing
  • Simulation & Optimization Techniques
  • Machine Learning Techniques (Supervised, Unsupervised)
  • Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Model Ensembling Techniques
  • Building Interactive Applications to demonstrate Data Science Use Cases
• Prior experience in Healthcare Domain, is a plus
• Should be strong in Pharma business and understand the relevant data
• Knowledge of AZ brand and science is mandatory
• Experience using Big Data, is a plus. Exposure to SPARK is desirable
• Should have Excellent Analytical, Problem Solving ability. Should be able to grasp new concepts quickly
• Should be well familiar with Agile Project Management Methodology
• Should have experience of managing multiple simultaneous projects
• Should have played a team lead role
• Should have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Should be a team player with open mind

Date Posted

05-May-2020

Closing Date

08-Jun-2020

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.