BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. · 14 hours ago
(CW) Data Scientist
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expBioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. is a global biotechnology company focused on translating genetic discoveries into new medicines. They are seeking a Transdisciplinary Data Scientist to enhance their data capabilities, collaborating with diverse teams to solve complex problems through statistical analysis and data interpretation.
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Responsibilities
Work with unique, complex, messy data sets
Solve difficult, unusual analysis problems, applying advanced analytical methods as needed
Exhibit solid understanding of core statistical concepts and advanced methods while at the same time favoring simplicity and exhibiting flexibility in how to approach data
Carry out hands-on the full process of conducting analyses: conceptualization and planning, data gathering, statistical analysis, interpretation of results, and reporting and presentation. Supervise teams to do the same
Design and plan data collection and analysis to answer business questions
Interact effectively with cross-functional counterparts: understand their problems, formulate practical, actionable approaches, and communicate the solutions effectively
Exhibit exceptional communication skills including report-writing and presentation
Educate counterparts with widely varying functional roles and technical backgrounds on concepts of data science to equip them to effectively utilize their own data
Qualification
Required
Master's (minimum) or PhD (strongly preferred) in a quantitative discipline (data science or closely related field)
5+ years of work experience in data analysis
Quantitative skills
Expertise with hands-on data analysis including programming (SAS, R, Python, SQL, etc.)
Demonstrated knowledge of core statistical and data science concepts and principles
Basic familiarity with statistical methods common in clinical research such as linear models, multivariate analysis, longitudinal data analysis, categorical data analysis, and study design
Applied experience with a variety of machine learning and data mining techniques (linear models, clustering, decision trees, random forests, boosting, neural networks, text mining, scenario analysis, simulation, etc.) including understanding of their real-world advantages and drawbacks
Ability to manipulate and make best use of complex, messy data sets
Proven ability to marshal quantitative and interpersonal skills to draw useful insights from data
Transdisciplinary skills
Experience articulating cross-disciplinary business questions and using statistical analyses to arrive at actionable answers
Proven ability to work in as well as lead cross-functional teams including key non-technical stakeholders
Enthusiasm and ability to teach including audiences with and without technical backgrounds
Demonstrated leadership and self-direction
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated drive to learn and master new technologies, techniques, business areas
Flexibility to adapt quantitative approaches to new situations
Eagerness to learn about BioMarin's science and business operations
Proven track record in creative problem solving leading to practical solutions
Basic familiarity with biotechnology research and the pharmaceutical industry
Preferred
Coding knowledge and experience (C, C++, Java, JavaScript, etc.)
Experience using Web services (Redshift, S3, Spark, DigitalOcean, etc.), third party data providers (Google Analytics, Site Catalyst, Coremetrics, Adwords, Crimson Hexagon, Facebook Insights, etc.), and distributed data/computing tools (Map/Reduce, Hadoop, Hive, Spark, Gurobi, MySQL, etc.)
Ability to architect data structures
Mastery of effective presentation of data, particularly data visualization
Company
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
Founded in 1997, BioMarin is a global biotechnology company dedicated to transforming lives through genetic discovery.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$585.8M2020-05-11Post Ipo Debt· $585.8M
1999-07-26IPO
Leadership Team
Brian Mueller
Chief Financial Officer
Cristin Hubbard
Chief Commercial Officer
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