Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company driven by a passion to improve patient lives. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient Principal Data Scientist position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.
How youll make an impact:
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholdersto plan and execute analytical model training testing and deployment ensuring alignment with business goals and Edwards Lifesciences (EW) standards.
- Conduct ad hoc and strategic analyses(e.g. market model metrics algorithm updates) and present actionable insights to leadership to inform decision-making.
- Apply predictive modeling machine learning and algorithmic techniquesto structured and unstructured data to optimize commercial insights and outcomes.
- Lead or support the implementation of advanced analytics processes and tools including setting standards and policies for algorithm development model validation and risk documentation.
- Champion data science best practices guiding model development and adoption of analytical tools across teams.
- Support data governance activities working with data stewards to ensure high-quality data processing and management.
- Assist in identifying and integrating new data sources and technologiesto enhance analytical capabilities and foster innovation.
This role will be hybrid with 3 onsite days/week.
What youll need (Required):
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Engineering Biostatistics or other scientific field with 6 years of experience or Masters Degree with 5 years of experience or Ph.D with 3 years of experience
What else we look for (Preferred):
- Proven experience in developing and deploying machine learning models including NLP and predictive analytics in a healthcare setting.
- Strong proficiency in real world data (e.g. Optum IQVIA Claims CMS AcuityMD Definitive Healthcare) and ability to communicate complex insights effectively.
- Strong problem-solving analytical and critical thinking skills with a track record of resolving complex technical challenges.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of principles theories and concepts relevant to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or Machine Learning model development and/or Control Systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced regulated environment.
- Experience with cloud-based data platforms and services (e.g. AWS Redshift S3).
- Advanced skills in statistical programming languages (e.g. Python with Pandas R SQL) and data engineering workflows.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams across organizational boundaries.
- Knowledge of AI/ML principles control systems and model lifecycle management.
- Commitment to compliance and eco-system stewardship in all aspects of work.
- Excellent documentation skills
- Proven expertise on MS Office Suite (e.g. Microsoft Office Excel PowerPoint Word)
- Experience with machine learning techniques (e.g. clustering decision tree learning artificial neural networks etc.)
- Experience using computer languages (e.g R Python SQL etc.) to manipulate large data sets
- Proven successful project management skills
- Extensive understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work
Aligning our overall business objectives with performance we offer competitive salaries performance-based incentives and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.
For California the base pay range for this position is $123000 to $174000 (highly experienced). The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g. qualifications education prior experience).Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
COVID Vaccination Requirement
Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role as a condition of employment you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19 unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.