Data Scientist, Digital and Data Science â Analytical Sciences
Data Scientist, Digital and Data Science â Analytical Sciences
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$ 80653 - 120980
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In AstraZenecas Cell Therapy division we follow the science to explore and innovate. We are working towards treating preventing modifying and even curing some of the worlds most complex diseases. We have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively impact the lives of patients around the world. We are committed to making a difference and have built our business around our passion for science. Now we are fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs. This role is part of the Oncology R&D team tasked with supporting Clinical and Commercial production across multiple sites.
As the Data Scientist of Digital and Data Science in the Analytical Sciences department you will support the development testing and validation of digital solutions and data science applications aimed at improving analytical methods. You will contribute to laboratory digitalization programs driving operational and data automation using fitforpurpose technologies to transform analytical workflows. Collaborating with assay development scientists you will help ensure process development product characterization and establish testing methodologies for novel engineered cell therapy products. Your work will involve close partnerships with the Process Sciences Analytics and Technology (PSAT) team and the Quality team within Cell Therapy Development & Operations (CDTO) to build the requisite technical expertise for implementing activities both internally and with third parties. This position is located in Santa Monica CA and will report to the Associate Director Analytical Sciences.
You Will:
- Support digital transformation programs to modernize analytical methods improving operational efficiency and data management.
- Apply data science techniques to support laboratory digitalization automate data processing enhance analytical workflows and increase throughput.
- Collaborate with assay development scientists to ensure process development product characterization and testing for engineered cell therapy products.
- Work with the PSAT team and the Quality team within CDTO to gather technical insights and ensure understanding of activities with broader cell therapy development goals.
- Develop and test data science applications ensuring agreement on our strategic goals for product development and regulatory compliance.
- Support the implementation of digital tools and data science techniques to enhance productivity in Analytical Sciences in cell therapy applications.
- Contribute to project execution and external partnerships ensuring teams meet milestones and deadlines.
- Share technical expertise with team members and collaborators.
- Stay current with advancements in digital solutions and data science applications in the biopharmaceutical industry.
You Have:
- Five (5) years with BS/BA or three (3) years with MS/MA or a PhD in data science computational biology bioengineering or a related field with relevant postgraduate experience.
- Experience with data cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Azure or Snowflake).
- Proficiency in Python and SQL required;
- Experience with C or other relevant languages is a plus.
- Demonstrated experience applying statistical modeling and machine learning algorithms (e.g. regression classification and clustering) to complex datasets.
- Familiarity with common ML frameworks and libraries (e.g. Scikitlearn TensorFlow PyTorch).
- Experience with data cleaning preprocessing and feature engineering techniques.
- Proficiency in creating clear and impactful data visualizations using tools/libraries (e.g. Matplotlib Seaborn Plotly Tableau Power BI).
- Experience with version control systems particularly Git.
- Experience with analytical bioassays ICH guidelines and cGMP requirements.
- Knowledge of Quality by Design (QbD) approaches to analytical method development including gap and risk assessments Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis.
- Strong analytical skills with a knack for tackling ambiguous challenges.
- Ability to explain complex data insights to diverse audiences (both technical and nontechnical).
- The annual base salary for this position ranges from $80653 to $120980. However base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. In addition our positions offer a shortterm incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equitybased longterm incentive program (salaried roles) to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles) and commission payment eligibility (sales roles).
Our Benefits:
- A qualified retirement program 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation holidays and paid leaves
- Health benefits including medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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Date Posted
16May2025Closing Date
29May2025Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations please complete the section in the application form.Employment Type
Full-Time
