IQVIA · 16 hours ago
Associate Data Science Director
Parsippany, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$98K/yr - $273K/yr
6+ years expIQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. They are seeking an Associate Data Science Director to work with complex data and methodologies, providing analytical solutions for retail pharmacy and wholesaler clients while mentoring the team and liaising with client account teams.
AnalyticsHealth CareLife Science
Responsibilities
Partner with pharmacy retailers and/or wholesalers and their IQVIA account teams to identify analytical and technical solutions, including appropriate data assets, statistical / machine learning models, algorithms and visualizations, that guide direct business transformation (analytical approaches that may be used include optimization, simulation, regression, mixed models, classification models, pattern recognition, machine learning, and deep learning)
Design and implement stable, scalable and cost-effective data-centric solutions to complex business problems where analysis requires an in-depth knowledge of pharmacy retailer organizational objectives and data science domain expertise
Clear and concise articulation, presentation, and documentation of analytic and technical opportunities, constraints, recommendations, and action items to both internal and external senior management audiences
Research and analyze market landscapes and emerging platforms, patterns, practices, and methodologies to drive differentiated service offerings for clients and foster greater professional development opportunities for internal talent
Build expertise in cross-platform applications of IQVIA assets with a specialization in encrypted patient-level longitudinal healthcare claims data
Proactively manage own project timelines, risks and challenges and work out mitigation alternatives with the team under minimum supervision
Qualification
Required
Bachelors-level degree in Statistics, Data Science, IT, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or another related field with at least ten years relevant pharmaceutical/health insurance/retail experience
Masters-level degree in Statistics, Data Science, IT, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or another related field with at least six years relevant pharmaceutical/health insurance/retail experience
Strong working knowledge of advanced SQL and other statistical programming languages, such as R, Python, and SAS
In-depth knowledge of complex statistical methods
Familiarity with retail pharmacy and/or health insurance operations
Previous experience working collaboratively with internal and external teams
Excellent interpersonal and organization skills
Knowledge of pharmaceutical market and experience with encrypted patient-level/longitudinal healthcare claims
Advanced use of statistical programming languages (SQL, R, Python, SAS) to manipulate data and build statistical and machine learning models
Demonstrable consulting, analytical, interpretative, and problem-solving skills and proven ability to develop innovative approaches through creativity and critical thinking
Knowledge and experience with statistical and data mining concepts including multivariate analysis, significance testing, regression, decision trees, clustering, forecasting, sampling, propensity matching, scenario analysis, simulation, advanced modeling and machine learning techniques
Ability to manage client relationships, establish realistic expectations, evaluate and propose strategies that meet client needs, negotiate analysis needs and associated value
Excellent understanding of handling Big Data along with a drive to learn and master new techniques and technologies
Working knowledge of large-scale distributed data/computing tools such as Hadoop, Hive, Impala, Spark, etc
Strong organization and project planning skills, ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision while achieving quality standards and meeting deadlines
Knowledge of data reporting/manipulation and business intelligence tools such as RapidMiner, Spotfire, and/or Tableau
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, detail-oriented, and ability to work collaboratively across teams
Ability to work creatively and independently to carry out assignments of a complex nature
Willingness to learn new methodology, new technology, and new tools that will enhance offerings for retail pharmacy and wholesaler clients
Benefits
Incentive plans
Bonuses
Health and welfare and/or other benefits
Company
IQVIA
IQVIA provides analytics, compliance, and management solutions to the life sciences industry.
10001+ employees
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$3.5B2025-06-02Post Ipo Debt· $2B
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Leadership Team
Chris Colapietro
Vice President, Customer Engagement
Jonathan Morris
VP & GM US Healthcare
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