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Data Science Program Lead I - AbbVie
Data Scientist
Lead data science initiatives for pharmaceutical research, designing and deploying machine‑learning models, managing cross‑functional teams, and translating complex clinical data into actionable insights using Python, SQL, and advanced analytics.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute data science strategies that support drug discovery and development pipelines.
- Design, develop, and validate machine‑learning models on large clinical and real‑world datasets.
- Collaborate with biostatisticians, clinicians, and IT teams to integrate analytical solutions into research workflows.
- Lead project planning, resource allocation, and timeline management for multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Mentor junior data scientists and promote best practices in coding, reproducibility, and documentation.
Requirements
- Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
- 5+ years of hands‑on experience with Python, SQL, and machine‑learning libraries (e.g., scikit‑learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
- Proven track record applying analytics to clinical or pharmaceutical data, including data cleaning, feature engineering, and model validation.
- Strong project management skills with experience leading cross‑functional teams in a regulated environment.
- Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
Skills
pythonsqlmachine learningproject management