ViiV Healthcare (GSK) US Data Scientist

Key Skills

Azure, Data science techniques, Databricks, Machine learning techniques, PowerBI, Python Programming, R Programming, SQL, Statistics, Tableau

Job Description

The Data Scientist within the Advanced Analytics Team of the commercial organization will be accountable for supporting the development of advanced analytical models to solve challenging business problems. The individual will work with multi-disciplinary teams to understand the needs of the business and ensure that model outputs are translated into actionable business insights. 

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following…

Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to understand business needs and translate them into well-defined analytical projects.

• Collaborate with analytics leaders and cross-functional teams to identify business challenges suitable for advanced analytics solutions.
• Utilize hands-on data exploration, coding and analytical skills to undercover insights from data and develop advanced analytical models.
• Support senior data scientists in the delivery of advanced analytics projects working with internal and external partners
• Apply a broad array of modeling techniques, including driver analyses, machine learning, and traditional statistics, to derive actionable insights from structured and unstructured data sources.
• Integrate analytical outputs with real-world and digital data streams to address multi-channel analytics, patient pathways, omni-channel segmentation, and next best action strategies.
• Foster an agile and collaborative culture, closely aligning with the business to deliver timely solutions to key priorities.
• Develop PowerPoint reports of your model findings that are explainable, linked to business insights and present those findings back to business partners
• Communicate technical subject matter clearly and concisely to various audiences.
• Continuously learn new analytical skills, techniques, and tools to maintain a competitive advantage. Participate actively in internal technology communities.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in relevant fields such as programming, statistics, or data science
• Experience working with large datasets (structured and unstructured).
• Proficiency in data management basics (SQL queries, database connections), data preparation, statistical learning (regression analyses, dimensionality reduction, etc.), and ML algorithms.
• Proficient skills in Python or R.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• A 4-year or Master's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Marketing, or Life Sciences.

• Understanding of various data structures and common methods in data transformation.
• Demonstrated initiative, judgment, and discretion in handling data.
• Experience with dashboard tools such as Tableau or PowerBI is a plus.
• Knowledge of Statistical techniques such as Market mix modelling, Test control analysis, A/B testing, Promo response models, Optimization a strong plus
• Experience working in Microsoft Azure Databricks

NOTE: This position summary is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization​

At ViiV Healthcare, we will not rest until we leave no person living with HIV behind. Until the 38 million people living with HIV is down to zero, we will continue searching for new ways to limit the impact of HIV. 

We are the only pharmaceutical company solely focused on combating, preventing, and ultimately eradicating HIV and AIDS. At ViiV Healthcare, we do things differently. Born out of a partnership between GSK and Pfizer in 2009, with Shionogi joining in 2012, we are determined to help end the HIV epidemic. We are guided by our mission to leave no person living with HIV behind and it is this mission that unites our employees located across the globe. We combine expertise in research, manufacturing, policy and more to push the boundaries of what people think is possible in HIV treatment and care. As a result of our connection with GSK, we are able to draw on their proud history and resources. This means that you would receive all the employee benefits offered by GSK.

Living our mission of leaving no person living with HIV behind means keeping inclusion and diversity at the heart of everything we do - from our breakthrough innovation, to our diverse portfolio of medicines as well as the work we do to partner with HIV communities. Having a diverse team and a truly inclusive culture where we’re all able to be ourselves and feel like we belong will make us an even stronger team, better able to perform as a business and deliver on our mission to leave no person living with HIV behind.

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