Data Scientist, Human Factors and User Research

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Data science techniques, Data Visualization, Java Programming, Machine learning techniques, Python Programming, R Programming, SQL, Tableau

Job Description

At Takeda, we are a forward-looking, world-class R&D organization that unlocks innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. By focusing R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible in order to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

Join Takeda as a Data Scientist, Human Factors and User Research where you will design, build, and deploy data structures, algorithms, and databases to support medical device and combination product design and development. You will also combine skills in behavioral research, statistical methods, qualitative methods, and general programming to optimize user-centered design. As part of the Human Factors and User Research, you will report to Sr Manager-Lead Human Factors and User Research.

How you will contribute:

• Manage qualitative and quantitative use insights and Human Factors data
• Develop and manage data structures and databases
• Build automated decision support systems for Human Factors and User Research
• Develop predicative models to enhance user-centered design
• Automate data codification and verification
• Develop applications to visualize and curate data
• Generate data reports and dashboards
• Integrate data science methods to support user insights gathering
• Develop data-driven use behavior models
• Support product and system level requirement generation and feature prioritization
• Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team environment

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of Data Science, Data Engineering, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or other relevant degrees or
• Master's degree and 6 years of Data Science, Data Engineering, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or other relevant degrees or
• Doctorate degree and 4 years of Data Science, Data Engineering, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or other relevant degrees
• Expertise in data automation and coding for data manipulation is required
• Fluency in at least one statistical programming language (E.g., R, Python, or similar) is required
• Hands-on experience using at least one data visualization tool (E.g. Tableau or similar) is required
• Understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) models is preferred
• Understanding of Augmented Reality (AR) is preferred
• Expertise in product development process is preferred
• A drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques
• This position may require 5 - 10% yearly travel, including domestic and international.

What Takeda can offer you:

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
• Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
• Family Planning Support
• Flexible Work Paths
• Tuition reimbursement

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

This position is currently classified as hybrid in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.