Roche · 11 hours ago
Senior DSX Data Scientist
South San Francisco
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$154K/yr - $286K/yr
3+ years expRoche is a company dedicated to innovating and advancing science to ensure access to healthcare. The Data Scientist in the Data Science Acceleration (DSX) team is responsible for developing scalable tools and workflows to enhance statistical computing and support decision-making in product development data sciences.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsOncologyPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
You design, develop, and maintain robust statistical computing tools and platforms that support scalable, high-quality analytics across Product Development Data Sciences (PDD)
You lead the development of reusable code modules, macro libraries, and workflow automation components that accelerate statistical programming and insight generation
You serve as a key technical partner to statistical programmers, biostatisticians, and clinical scientists, translating scientific and operational needs into scalable, user-centered solutions
You contribute to architectural decisions, codebase design patterns, and infrastructure improvements to enhance reproducibility, performance, and maintainability
You lead or contribute to moderate-sized DSX projects, coordinating deliverables and ensuring alignment with broader development timelines and regulatory priorities
You act as a functional mentor and technical resource to junior team members, fostering best practices in code development, testing, and documentation
You collaborate cross-functionally to expand data visualization, workflow orchestration, and computing capabilities that enable faster, more flexible evidence generation
You integrate feedback from internal users and stakeholders to iterate and improve DSX platforms, balancing innovation with reliability and compliance
Qualification
Required
You hold a Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field
You have a minimum of 3 years of experience in data science, statistical computing, or software engineering, preferably within a life sciences, healthcare, or regulated environment
You have a proven ability to independently develop, optimize, and scale data science tools or platforms in support of clinical or scientific workflows
You are proficient in programming languages such as R or Python, with hands-on experience in version control (e.g., Git), testing frameworks, and workflow orchestration tools
You have a strong understanding of data pipelines, analytical workflows, and computational environments that support regulatory and exploratory analysis
You have experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, translating user needs into scalable technical solutions, and iterating based on stakeholder feedback
You demonstrate capacity for independent thinking and ability to make decisions based upon sound principles
You bring excellent strategic agility including problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and agility that extends beyond the technical domain
You demonstrate respect for cultural differences when interacting with colleagues in the global workplace
You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically in the areas of presentation and writing, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in clear language
Preferred
Experience designing and maintaining data science tools, packages, or platforms used by multiple teams across an organization
Familiarity with enterprise-level statistical computing environments, containerized workflows (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), or cloud-based infrastructure
Demonstrated ability to contribute to or lead cross-functional initiatives involving data science, programming, and systems engineering
Deep understanding of software development best practices (e.g., CI/CD, modularization, dependency management) in scientific programming contexts
Experience implementing automation, reproducibility, or performance optimization within clinical or exploratory data workflows
Ability to synthesize user requirements from scientists, programmers, and clinical teams into well-scoped, technical specifications
Strong awareness of the evolving data science landscape in healthcare or pharma, including tools, standards, and innovation trends
Previous contributions to internal knowledge-sharing, training, or code reuse efforts across departments or teams
Benefits
A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Company
Roche
Roche is a pharmaceutical and diagnostics company that offers medicines and diagnostic tests for various medical conditions and diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.79BKey Investors
SoftBankSCALE AINovartis
2021-08-04Post Ipo Equity· $5B
2020-12-07IPO
2020-05-06Post Ipo Equity· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Alan Hippe
Member of the Executive Board - Group CFO
Christine Bakan
Global Head and VP of Software and Bioinformatics, Next Generation Sequencing
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