Associate Data Scientist - Lexington, United States - Takeda

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Job Description

Join Takeda as an Associate Data Scientist out of our Cambridge, MA location.

The Associate Data Scientist role is a collaborative, hands-on position that leverages data science to optimize the delivery of key information to business stakeholders.

This is a core position of the Data Science team, which operates as a unique center of excellence that partners with franchises across Takeda's US Business Unit.

Our story is one of high impact with immediate results, leveraging our data, creativity, and perseverance with purpose to support better patient outcomes.

As an Associate Data Scientist, you will play a key role in expanding our influence by building and implementing machine learning models and supporting their field execution.

This is a rare opportunity where your contributions will have a meaningful impact. Many rare disease patients endure a years-long journey before receiving an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

The models you will develop will enable delivery of the right information, at the right time, for the right HCP treating the right patient.

The Data Scientist will directly impact patient outcomes by supporting faster diagnosis, treatment, and improved access to life-changing therapies.

How You Will Contribute

Analytics

Complete analytics (e.g., machine learning, artificial intelligence, advanced statistics) to support patient journey analysis and related analyses of interactions within the healthcare ecosystem
Implement the ideal methodology to apply for each analysis or process based on data availability and limitations; demonstrate curiosity in proposing different approaches with the manager
Implement repeatable, interpretable, dynamic, and scalable machine learning models that can be seamlessly incorporated into existing workflows
Derive insights from research and analyses to address the needs of business stakeholders in close collaboration with the manager
Process and analyses extensive health-related datasets, including Structured, Semi-structured, and Unstructured data

Collaboration

Demonstrate curiosity by seeking different points of view and how analytics impact the business
Connect technical and data skills to identify improvements throughout the project lifecycle
Deliver analyses and reports in a timely manner for stakeholder readouts, internal project meetings, planning processes, and other business needs
Work closely with the manager to scope data and technical requirements throughout the project lifecycle

Project Management

Fulfill assigned role within a project team while delivering expected results
Proactively work with manager to balance conflicting individual priorities and readily adapt to evolving business environments and stakeholder needs
Ensure ethics and compliance guidelines are consistently met
Collect, aggregate, and document project artifacts, including models, visualizations, outcomes

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Data Science, Marketing Analytics, Statistics or a relevant field required
2+ years of full-time data analytics experience required
Experience in Machine Learning, including predictive modeling, clustering, feature selection methods, and regularization techniques required
Strong statistics background with hypothesis testing, multivariate linear regression, nonparametric methods
Proficiency in Python and SQL required
Familiar with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI) highly preferred
Experience with causal inference, such as bootstrapping, regression discontinuity, synthetic controls
Understanding of data models, databases and, and the art of storytelling through data
Knowledgeable of experimental design, such as A/B testing, power calculations
Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into data analytics concepts and vice versa
Hands-on approach with a proven track record of successfully implementing and executing data-driven initiatives
Travel Requirement 10% domestic travel. This may vary based on Takeda's work location and prioritized projects.

What Takeda Can Offer You

Comprehensive Healthcare Medical, Dental, and Vision
Financial Planning & Stability 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
Family Planning Support
Flexible Ways of Working
Tuition reimbursement

More About Us

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best-in-class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do.

We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Base Salary Range $81,900 to $117,000 based on candidate professional experience level. Employees may also be eligible for Short-term and Long-Term Incentive benefits as well.

Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Paid Volunteer Time Off.

The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

Lexington, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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