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Edwards Lifesciences · 1 month ago

Senior Principal Data Scientist

USA - California – Los Angeles

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$142K/yr - $201K/yr

4+ years exp

Edwards Lifesciences is a company focused on innovative solutions for patients. They are seeking a Senior Principal Data Scientist to lead the development of machine learning solutions and optimize clinical trial processes, collaborating with various teams to enhance data accuracy and insights.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalMedical Device

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Leading the development and implementation of machine learning solutions and large language models to optimize clinical trial processes

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to apply predictive modeling, ensure data accuracy, and deliver insights through dashboards

Driving AI/ML strategy and overseeing data governance for machine learning initiatives

Providing expertise in the creation of machine learning and AI foundations for the assigned Business Unit Clinical Affairs

Offering technical guidance on predictive modeling and algorithms to help team members optimize clinical trial data

Identifying new objectives and goals to enhance business processes and improve model performance and data accuracy

Partnering with internal and external stakeholders to plan implementation meetings, including testing and training machine learning models while monitoring outcomes

Delivering dashboard reports to leadership on the effectiveness of machine learning tools and applications to support data-driven decision-making

Leveraging various sources of data to develop enhanced solutions in collaboration with stakeholders across the business

Developing procedures and guidelines to support the future of machine learning development within the assigned Business Unit

Performing other incidental duties as assigned

Qualification

Machine LearningPredictive ModelingData GovernanceStatistical TechniquesData VisualizationStatistical LanguagesWeb ServicesProject ManagementInterpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Biostatistics or Scientific field, with 8 years related experience including either industry or industry/education

Master's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Biostatistics or Scientific field, with 7 years related experience including either industry or industry/education

Ph.D. or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Biostatistics or Scientific field, with 4 years related experience including either industry or industry/education

Preferred

Experience with machine learning techniques (e.g., clustering, decision tree learning, artificial neural networks, etc.)

Experience using statistical computer languages (e.g., R, Python, SQL, etc.) to manipulate large data sets

Experience in data visualization tools (i.e. Qlikview, Tableau, etc.)

Experience with using web services (e.g., Redshift, S3, Spark, etc.)

Excellent documentation and communication skills

Excellent interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills

Proven expertise in statistical techniques (e.g. distributions, statistical testing, regression, etc.)

Proven expertise on MS Office Suite (e.g., Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access)

Working knowledge in related tools and applications (e.g., Oracle, JDE, Concur, Salesforce.com) preferred

Excellent and successful project management skills

Recognized as an expert in own area within the organization

Expert knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or Machine Learning model development, and/or Control Systems

Advanced problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills

Expert understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work

Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to influence change

Strict attention to detail

Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Represents organization as key technical contact on contracts and projects

Interacts with senior external representatives on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations

Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Performance-based incentives

A wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families

Company

Edwards Lifesciences

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Edwards Lifesciences is a provider of science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring.

Founded in 1958

Irvine, California, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.edwards.com

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