Senior Specialist, Data Science

Job Description

Senior Data Scientist for Clinical Data Science Realization Team in Rahway 

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join the Clinical Data Science Realization Team (DSRT) within the Data Science & Scientific Informatics (DSSI) organization.

This team sits at the intersection of clinical science, AI, and real-world application—delivering scalable data science solutions that directly support clinical decision-making and operations.

You will play a critical, high-visibility role as the primary U.S.-based data science partner, translating complex clinical and business questions into impactful AI solutions.

What You’ll Do

This is a hybrid role combining hands-on data science with strong business partnership:

• Build & deploy clinical AI solutions
  Design, develop, and deliver machine learning models and AI-driven applications using real-world clinical data

• Act as a strategic partner to stakeholders
  Serve as the first point of contact for U.S.-based business and IT teams, translating clinical and operational needs into data science solutions

• Drive use case development and prioritization
  Facilitate workshops and working sessions to identify, shape, and advance high-value AI opportunities

• Translate complex AI into business impact
  Clearly communicate technical concepts and model insights to non-technical stakeholders to enable adoption

• Collaborate across global teams
  Partner closely with data scientists, MLOps, and engineering teams across the U.S. and Prague to deliver scalable solutions

Required Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, or related field

• Advanced degree (PhD or Master’s + 3+ years industry experience) preferred

• Hands-on experience with machine learning and data science using Python or R

• Proven ability to translate business or scientific questions into actionable models and insights

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences

• Self-driven and comfortable operating independently in a globally distributed team environment

Required Skills:

Animal Vaccination, Business Intelligence (BI), Collaborative Development, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Database Design, Data Engineering, Data Modeling, Data Science, Data Visualization, Disease Prevention, End to End Management, Information Technology (IT) Support, IT Project Lifecycle, Machine Learning (ML), Prioritization, Python (Programming Language), Software Development, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Veterinary Medicine, Waterfall Model, Working Independently

Preferred Skills:

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