Senior Data Scientist

Drive meaningful change

At our Data & Analytics department, we specialize in data visualizations, BI tools, analytical consulting, statistics, forecasting, and modern data platforms. Working closely with various departments across Abacus, we combine our analytical expertise with a deep understanding of pharmaceutical markets—from product development to delivery.

We believe that robust Data Science and AI can give Abacus Medicine a competitive edge, uncovering trends and behaviors that drive smarter decision-making. Our advanced machine learning techniques transform complex market data into actionable forecasts. Join us on our growth journey and help shape the future of the pharmaceutical industry.

Get a glimpse of our world
The Data Science team consists of five highly skilled professionals, all dedicated to improving access to medicines by delivering critical data and insights that drive informed decision-making.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including data analysts, data engineers, product managers, and key business stakeholders—to develop scalable, data-driven solutions that scale.

Are you ready to embark on this journey with us?

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will play a key role in developing and deploying machine learning models that power business insights and operational efficiencies and support tactical and strategic decision-making across Abacus Medicine.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Proactively identify potential data science applications for value creation.
• Design, develop, and deploy advanced models, including machine learning, deep learning, and algorithmic solutions, to solve complex business problems.
• Analyze datasets to generate actionable insights, ensuring data-driven decision-making.
• Design and maintain scalable MLOps pipelines for seamless model deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Promote best practices in Data Science by optimizing workflows and expanding the DS/ML toolbox with tools that enhance model accuracy, runtime, and maintainability.
• Strengthen our technical infrastructure by integrating modern technologies that enhance efficiency, scalability, and long-term maintainability.
• Drive innovation by evaluating and integrating emerging ML/AI methodologies, including LLMs, to enhance model performance.
• Translate complex model results into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Share expertise through mentoring, knowledge sharing, and sparring sessions.
• Helping shape the data science strategy and contributing to the broader Data & Analytics roadmap.

Fuel for your success in the role

We imagine you have:

• Master’s degree in a data science-related field (e.g., computer science, cognitive science, IT, mathematics/statistics, economics).
• 3 years of experience in applied data science, with a strong focus on machine learning and predictive modeling.
• Advanced Python programming skills.
• Expertise in supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques.
• Proficient in Data Science skills – ML frameworks (scikit-learn, deep learning frameworks), data wrangling, data analysis, and visualization.
• Proficient in the following technologies: MLOps and model deployment, Cloud platform (e.g. Azure/AWS), mlflow, SQL, Spark, ETL processes, CI/CD processes, Linux commands, Web APIs, Git.
• Excellent English communication skills with the ability to present complex data clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Show genuine care for both team dynamics and the success of the organization, fostering a positive and inclusive work culture.
  
  Preferred qualifications:
• Databricks environment for building, deploying and managing ML models.
• Leveraging LLMs for enhancing the performance of ML models through prompt engineering and embedding extraction
  

Interested?

If you want to apply for the position, please follow the link and attach your CV and cover letter.

If you have any further questions about the role, please do not hesitate to contact the hiring manager,
Mihai Popovici, Advanced Analytics, Data Science & Tech Lead at mihai.popovici@abacusmedicine.com

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Moving Healthcare. Moving You.

In Abacus Medicine Group, you’ll experience the power of Moving Healthcare. With our change mindset, we're moving the industry and improving healthcare as we broaden access to medicine.

But it's not just about moving healthcare, it's about Moving You. You’ll be part of a caring community of more than 1,300 people across the World. With us, you will be valued, empowered, and have a direct impact on driving change. Let's access the future of medicine and make a difference together. Your move.

Kindly note that the position will remain open until we have identified the right candidates, at which point the job advertisement will be taken down. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible