Data Scientist

ClinChoice is a global full-service CRO dedicated to professional development and providing an excellent work-life balance, with a quality-focused, collaborative "one-team" culture. We are looking for a dynamic person to join our in-house team as a Data Scientist on a permanent basis. You will work on projects from our varied client base, ranging from small to big pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and consumer health companies.

Join our team: you can be part of making a difference in peoples' lives and experience a fulfilling and rewarding career

**Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities**:

- Data Exploration: Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, anomalies, or significant structures in clinical data.
- Feature Engineering: Transform and engineer data features to enhance the performance of ML/NLP models, using domain knowledge of clinical trials in drug and medical devices development.
- Model Training & Validation: Continuously train, validate, and fine-tune models to ensure robustness and relevance. Implement cross-validation, hyperparameter tuning, and other optimization techniques.
- Collaborative Projects: Lead cross-functional projects, collaborating with clinicians, pharmacologists, regulatory specialists, and IT teams to ensure cohesive execution.
- Model Interpretability: Work on making complex models interpretable and understandable to non-experts, especially when results have significant clinical implications.
- Regular Updates: Conduct periodic presentations and training sessions for stakeholders, sharing insights, and educating on the significance and implications of findings.

**Education, Experience and Skills**:

- Post-Graduate in Engineering or Data Science or related fields, with 02 - 04 years of relevant experience.
- Advanced Expertise: Mastery over a wide range of ML and NLP methodologies, ensuring optimal model selection and implementation based on specific project requirements.
- Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of the clinical trials landscape, including regulatory compliance, data management practices, trial phases, and the unique challenges posed by the industry.
- Project Management: Demonstrated ability to lead complex data-centric projects from conception to completion, liaising with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners.
- Technical Proficiency: Expertise in popular ML/NLP frameworks and tools like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, and NLTK. Comfortable working with big data technologies and cloud platforms.
- Research & Development: Track record of pioneering research initiatives that enhance trial outcomes, patient recruitment strategies, drug efficacy and medical devices predictions using ML/NLP techniques.

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**About ClinChoice**:
ClinChoice is a global full-service CRO specializing in clinical development and functional solutions for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and consumer health companies. We have over 28 years of proven high-quality delivery and results across all our services with over 4,000 professionals in more than 20 countries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. We are on a mission to contribute to a healthier and safer world by accelerating the development and commercialization of innovative drugs and devices. Join our passionate team and make a meaningful impact on global healthcare

**Our Company Ethos**:
Our mission drives our culture: to contribute to a healthier and safer world by accelerating the development and commercialization of innovative drugs and devices. Our employees are the most valuable company asset and they are the fulcrum around which all ClinChoice activities are built and close management and training is the core instrument to develop and maintain highly-qualified personnel. The continuous training keeps the resources qualified in terms of competence and expertise and gives to all personnel the clear tools needed to manage both internal and client processes with the same methodology. The success of these core values is evidenced by our below industry average turnover rates. ClinChoice is an equal opportunity employer. We have based our success on attracting, developing, and promoting talent guided by diversity and inclusivity. Our employees come from very diverse backgrounds: gender, race, beliefs, and ethnicities. We recognize this is our strength and celebrate it.

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