We are seeking an analytically driven and intellectually curious Data Scientist to join the Advance Solutions Team within the DELOS (Data, Exploration & Linked Outcomes Solutions) Research Group. This role will provide technical expertise in real-world data (RWD) analytics, advanced statistical methods, and data science to support cross-functional research initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong quantitative skills with healthcare domain knowledge and a passion for translating complex datasets into actionable insights that drive evidence-based decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute agile sprints with stakeholders from all business domains, gathering requirements and delivering actionable data solutions.
• Harmonize and integrate patient-level data (genomics, clinical trial, EHR/claims, real-world evidence, etc.) across business lines.
• Partner closely with project owners to ensure data, tools, and AI solutions are scalable, fit-for-purpose, and impactful.
• Serve as the point person for high-priority, cross-functional initiatives (e.g., obesity, Mace, indication expansion, combo therapy, IL31, TL1A).
• Contribute to the organization’s long-term data/AI/tool strategies by sharing hands-on knowledge and workflow improvements.
• Drive engagement, adoption, and change management by actively collaborating with teams from early research through commercial and M&A.
• Serve as a key contributor on the Advance Solutions Team within DELOS, working in close partnership with cross-functional research teams and becoming a trusted analytical partner to stakeholders across Medical, Value & Evidence, and Health Economics & Outcomes.
• Design and execute real-world data (RWD) research projects utilizing healthcare databases (insurance claims, EHR, and clinical trial data), collaborating with clinicians, epidemiologists, and statisticians to ensure methodological rigor and external validity.
• Develop and implement complex SQL queries and data engineering pipelines to define patient cohorts and structure data for downstream analysis in R, Python, and Qlik Sense dashboards.
• Apply advanced statistical and machine learning methods — including survival analysis, hypothesis testing, disease prevalence modeling, clustering, and predictive modeling — to extract insights from large, complex healthcare datasets.
• Build, maintain, and optimize analytical tools and Qlik Sense dashboards that deliver actionable insights to key stakeholders.
• Proactively identify new data science approaches and methodologies that improve the team’s ability to answer research and business questions, staying abreast of leading-edge techniques.
• Work with stakeholders to define research questions, requirements, timelines, objectives, and success criteria for data science initiatives.
• Ensure data science projects are conducted on time, accurately, within budget, and in accordance with financial and ethical compliance guidelines.
• Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years experience OR Masters Degree with 2 years of experience
• Strong SQL skills and ability to perform data engineering tasks to structure data for fit-for-purpose analytical needs.
• Proficiency in Python and R for statistical analysis, data manipulation, and machine learning applications.
• Qlik Sense experience or strong experience in creation of analytical reports and data visualizations.
• Knowledge of statistical methods including survival analysis, hypothesis testing, regression, and machine learning models.
• Demonstrated ability to learn, understand, and master new technologies.
• Strong written and oral English communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work within timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical reasoning abilities, intellectual curiosity, and creativity in problem solving.

Preferred:

• Background in life sciences or work experience in the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry preferred.
• Experience working with real-world healthcare data (claims, EHR, clinical trial data) preferred.

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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