Data Scientist III

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.                

 

 

About the role: 
Helps guide other functions by generating insights into user behavior, system performance and more.

 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Interacts with the business divisions to understand all data requirements and translates them into data structures and data model requirements to IT.
• Defines criteria for monitoring integrity of data modelling during projects.
• Drives data modelling and testing during projects.
• Carries out quality assurance of analytics tools & methods used in projects.
• Applies strong expertise in machine-learning, data mining, and information retrieval to design, prototype, and build the next-generation analytics.
• Develops best practices for analytics (models, standards, tools).
• Tracks impact of analytics on business.
• Helps set HR standards for Data Scientists (recruiting, training, career management).
• Works with senior leaders and business leaders providing technical guidance related to data architecture, data models and meta data management.
   

Required Qualifications:

• University degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience required; advanced/graduate degree preferred for some disciplines
• Typically requires 2-4 years experience
   

Preffered Qualications : 

• Master’s level degree in engineering, statistics or mathematics
• 3+ years of applied data science and advance analytics experience  
• Experience with agile methodology, design thinking, Dev/Ops, and lean startup approach
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with business stakeholders at varying levels in the organization
• Able to understand/define business problem statements clearly
• Understands statistical and ML/AL algorithms and how different parameters impact outcomes
• Demonstrated ability using data to make intelligent business predictions and continually improves the way the company uses data
• Able to explain findings (statistical and analytical) to business partners and what they mean from business perspective, defines business value
• Working knowledge of emerging cloud AI platforms and vendor’s analytics offerings
• Experience and expertise working with various technologies and programming languages such as Python, SQL, R, SAS, Apache Spark MLib, Scala, BigML, D3, MATLAB, Google AI, Google Analytics, TensorFlow, Microsoft CNTK, Tableau and other frameworks and libraries for AI
• Able to work on a team in person and in a collaborative virtual setting; self-motivated, self-directed, adaptable
• Experience working in a regulated environment, strong documentation skills

Requisition ID: 577883

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

 

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

 

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

 

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