Sr/Lead Data Scientist

Key Skills

Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Data science techniques, Effective communication skills, Leadership Skill, Machine learning techniques, NoSQL

Job Description

The Position

The Sr/Lead Data Scientist (Integrated Omics) will work closely with multiple business units globally in the strategic direction and execution of data science efforts in terms of utilizing large-scale omics datasets to drive drug development.

The key areas of responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop, implement and maintain bioinformatics workflows and algorithms in the cloud or on-prem
• Clean, curate and analyse large omics (public and internal) datasets for enabling FAIR analyse to connect molecular insights to clinical applications

• Develop, implement, and deploy ML approaches for integrating large multi-omics datasets
• Support several cross-functional teams to develop and analyse omics data
• Actively mentors more junior Data Scientists with an eye on the long-term development of competencies both for the individuals, as well as across Novo Nordisk as a whole 

Qualifications 

Relevant experience includes:

• Master’s Degree with 5+ years’ relevant experience or PhD with 4+ years’ relevant experience. Degree within computer science, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, computational biology, or a related quantitative discipline preferred
• Ability to develop and validate algorithms against clinical data, ensuring appropriateness of fit for data science processes
• Strong understanding of integrated analyses of multi-omics data to build models and drive biological insights for drug development
• Experience with software development which includes writing high quality code processing data using Python or R

• Background in data management, database management system, and familiarity with NoSQL and/or Graph database 

As a person you are detail oriented with strong documentation and excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

About the department

The AI and Analytics Team is part of Novo Nordisk’s Data Science division, where we apply sophisticated algorithms and machine learning techniques to some of the hardest problems in the discovery and development of new healthcare solutions. By leveraging a blend of scientific, problem-solving, and quantitative skills, we provide superior data insights that empower Novo Nordisk to further develop and deliver life-changing treatments. We work in multidisciplinary teams with strong collaboration across all areas of the organization and engage in external collaborations to ensure access to cutting edge research and technology.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear, and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Novo Nordisk relies on the joint potential and collaboration of its more than 40,000 employees. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing. 

Contact

If you are curious to learn more, please contact Director Keng Soh at kegs@novonordisk.com