DSX Data Scientist

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The Position

A healthier future. Its what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. Thats what makes us Roche.

This role is in Analytical Data Science a core function within Product Development Data Sciences (PDD) that provides strategic leadership and scientific rigor across Development at Roche. PDD Analytical Data Science teams are mobilized across the portfolio to generate data-driven insights identify opportunities for scale and implement impactful solutions.

PDD Analytical Data Science is recognized as a leading hub for top industry talent operating as an agile workforce to deliver regulatory commitments across the portfolio. We identify influence and adopt industry-leading digital and automation solutions develop analytical approaches to support exploratory analyses and align statistical programming practices across both early- and late-stage clinical development.

The Opportunity

The Data Scientist in the Data Science Acceleration (DSX) team is responsible for developing scalable tools environments and workflows that enable efficient high-quality statistical computing across Product Development Data Sciences (PDD). This role focuses on creating and maintaining next-generation capabilities that support automation of programming workflows generation of reusable coding macros and advanced data visualization. Working closely with statistical programmers biostatisticians and clinical scientists the Data Scientist translates scientific and operational needs into robust modular and user-friendly solutions that streamline evidence generation and support faster more reliable decision-making across the development pipeline.

• You contribute to the design development and maintenance of statistical computing environments and tools that enable efficient analysis of clinical and operational data

• You develop and implement reusable code libraries macros and automation pipelines to support programming workflows across PDD

• You collaborate with statisticians programmers and data scientists to translate user needs into robust scalable technical solutions

• You support exploratory analytics and data visualization capabilities that enhance insight generation and decision-making across development programs

• You apply software engineering best practices including version control testing and documentation to ensure high-quality reproducible code

• You participate in the continuous improvement of DSX tools and infrastructure incorporating feedback and emerging technologies

• You support regular review of opportunities to simplify and innovate and collaborate with experts in PDD and beyond to accelerate and deliver patient benefits faster

• You work under general supervision and apply independent judgment to interpret guidance prioritize responsibilities and make decisions in situations that require contextual understanding

• You apply judgment to address moderately complex statistical or data issues balancing scientific rigor with appropriate flexibility and seek guidance when facing novel or ambiguous situations

• You adhere to functional standards by participating in peer review and mentoring relationships to uphold quality and build methodological and programming expertise

Who you are:

• You hold a Masters degree or PhD in Computer Science Data Science Statistics Bioinformatics Engineering or a related quantitative discipline

• You have 1-3 years of hands-on experience in data science statistical computing software engineering or a related field preferably in a life sciences or healthcare setting (internship and academic experience will be considered)

• You are proficient in programming languages commonly used in statistical computing (e.g. R Python) and are familiar with development tools such as Git Docker or workflow automation tools

• You understand clinical trial data structures statistical analysis concepts or biomedical data (e.g. omics real-world data operational data)

• You demonstrate ability to build test and maintain reproducible well-documented code

• 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 Qualifications:

• Experience working with diverse data modalities (e.g. clinical operational real-world omics) and applying analytical strategies to uncover patterns or insights

• Familiarity with statistical computing workflows in regulated environments including clinical trial data structures and lifecycle

• Demonstrated interest in data engineering best practices (e.g. reproducibility code modularity testability documentation)

• Ability to follow and contribute to collaborative development processes including code reviews version control and continuous integration

• Experience contributing to the development or extension of statistical platforms macro libraries or reusable toolkits

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to translate user needs into technical requirements and explain complex solutions in accessible terms

• Exposure to automation workflow orchestration tools (e.g. Airflow Nextflow) or containerization (e.g. Docker Kubernetes) is a plus

• Experience working in multi-disciplinary or matrixed R&D teams preferably within a global pharmaceutical or biotech organization

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting

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This posting is for an existing vacancy at Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together more than 100000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities foster creativity and keep our ambitions high so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Lets build a healthier future together.