Our expansion has created the need for an energetic and motivated Senior Data Scientist to join our team. If you would like to work at a fast-paced company that is experiencing high growth, keep reading!

The Senior Data Scientist will play a vital and important role in product development by leveraging advanced analytic methods to add value to Definitive’s proprietary data assets.   The Senior Data Scientist for this opening will focus on designing, developing, and implementing advanced analytics within the product to further the Commercial Strategy goals of our clients.

The SDS will manage and lead multiple strategic product enhancements that provide insights focused on critical issues for our clients. The SDS will define project plans, guide and conduct research and analysis efforts, develop Commercial Strategy analytic framework, and coach and mentor junior data scientists.

 In this role, you will: 

• Synthesize large amounts of data into discrete stories and assumptions to determine the “so-what” for clients who use our product
• Produce quality scalable analytics with minimal supervision and maintain high client satisfaction through proactive client interaction and engagement 
• Build therapeutic area and domain expertise to apply to scalable product solutions and thought leadership initiatives 
• Project Manage all aspects of assigned product enhancements including execution of key project activities 
• Lead and guide the work plan including oversight of quantitative analysis (e.g. forecasting, estimating) to obtain key insights and findings for the product 
• Oversee the work of junior Data Scientists
• Work with senior staff to promote consistent operations, efficient use of resources and knowledge sharing / best practices 
• Demonstrate commitment to personal and professional development through trainings and/or unstructured sessions, as well as mentoring junior staff to assist in their growth 
• Contribute to the social environment by executing assigned firm-building activities including knowledge management, internal training sessions and assisting with recruiting top talent 

Requirements  

• BA/BS in Statistics, Computer Science, or Engineering is required; MS, PhD preferred 
• Minimum 10 years of experience in applied Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, or other Data Science methods within life sciences
• Extensive Python, SQL, and Jupyter Notebook experience is required
• Strong working knowledge of SQL in the cloud (Azure preferred, AWS or Google Cloud acceptable)
• Proficiency across various consulting and research methodologies, including the execution of quantitative analysis and analytic modeling/forecasting 
• Domain Experience in Commercial Strategy and/or Pricing & Market Access desired
• Strong communication (written and verbal) skills including presentations, meeting/workshop facilitation and business writing 
• Excellent project and time management skills with the ability to work with colleagues across the organization
• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Experienced with all Microsoft Office products is critical, especially PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook