Data Scientist II

Description

In this role, you will play a key role in designing and implementing advanced analytical solutions to address complex challenges in the healthcare industry. You will lead data science projects, mentor junior team members, and collaborate with clients to deliver innovative solutions that drive value and impact. This role offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise in data science and healthcare to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and healthcare providers. You will:

• Lead end-to-end data science projects, from problem definition to solution delivery.
• Design and develop advanced machine learning models and algorithms to solve healthcare-related problems.
• Perform exploratory data analysis and feature engineering to extract actionable insights from healthcare data.
• Work closely with clients to understand their business needs, translate requirements into analytical solutions, and deliver high-quality results.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, providing guidance on best practices in data science and healthcare analytics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, SMEs, to drive project success.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and methodologies in data science and healthcare analytics.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in data science, with a focus on healthcare analytics.
• Experience working with healthcare data (e.g., electronic health records, claims and prescription data)
• Proficiency in programming languages such as SQL, Python or R, and experience with data manipulation and analysis libraries (e.g., pandas, scikit-learn).
• Strong understanding of machine learning techniques, including supervised and unsupervised learning, deep learning, and natural language processing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think critically about complex healthcare challenges.

At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

Why Syneos Health? Here, you’re a part of the big picture. You will collaborate with colleagues across clinical and commercial disciplines to guide premarket development through post-market commercial strategy. Every project is a chance to solve a new challenge, learn from your colleagues, and advance your career. The diversification and breadth of our new and existing partnerships create a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities. Join our game-changing, global company dedicated to creating better, smarter, faster ways to get biopharmaceutical therapies to patients. Experience the thrill of knowing that your everyday efforts are contributing to improving patients’ lives around the world. 

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Disclaimer: Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.