Title:
Senior Data Scientist
Company:
Ipsen Pharma (SAS)
About Ipsen:
Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.
Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!
For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Job Description:
Ipsen is a dynamic and growing global specialty-driven biopharmaceutical company focused on innovation and specialty care.
We aim to make a sustainable difference by significantly improving patients’ health and quality of life and providing them with effective therapeutic solutions for unmet medical needs through differentiated and innovative medicines in Oncology, Neurosciences and Rare Diseases.
The patient is at the heart of everything we do, and we also care for our employees because they are the ambassadors who truly make the difference. We attract and develop bold, agile, entrepreneurial individuals who take full ownership of their decisions; leaders drawn by a purpose to make a direct impact through their work in people’s lives.
We offer employees a wealth of fulfilling challenges & growth opportunities, and the chance to contribute within a fast-moving organisation, an organisation that is genuinely game-changing.
The Senior Data Scientist will design and implement advanced data science and AI solutions to address scientific and operational challenges within R&D and Medical functions.
This includes developing patient analytics capabilities, applying machine learning and statistical modeling, and integrating cutting-edge technologies such as NLP, large language models (LLMs), and generative AI into core processes.
The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance evidence generation strategies, optimize decision-making, and support therapeutic area initiatives in Oncology, Rare Diseases, and Neuroscience. A strong understanding of healthcare data ecosystems and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights are essential.
This position contributes to the enterprise-wide digital transformation by building scalable, high-impact analytical tools and fostering innovation across the portfolio.
Main Responsibilities:
Data Science & Analytic Capabilities Building:
- Develop analytic and data science solutions that support a broad range of strategic and operational needs across R&D and Medical
- Apply and test various data science approaches that improve operational efficiencies and accelerate and scale evidence generation capabilities, while ensuring scientific robustness.
Evidence Generation:
- Develop data engineering pipelines that supports analytics and visualization needs for variety of data sources containing patient-level data, such as healthcare claims, EMRs, PROs, omics, etc.
- Conduct analyses of various patient data sets that supports internal decision-making and evidence generation.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Support the development of analytic and data science solutions (e.g., ML, NLP, data visualization) by working with internal teams and leveraging diverse data sources (e.g., EMR/EHR, claims, PROs, scientific literature).
- Work closely with cross-functional teams within R&D and Medical Affairs to gather requirements and contribute to the design and implementation of data-driven solutions.
Continuous Learning and Innovation:
- Stay abreast of advancements in data science, machine learning, and healthcare technologies;
- Educate and raise awareness around Data Science and its potential in supporting Ipsen’s internal teams to generate buy-in across the organization;
In order to be considered for this role you must have:
- Advanced degree (Ph.D. or Master's) in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in analytic/data science roles within pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong methodological and analytical skills with regard to machine learning, deep learning, NLP and other AI approaches.
- Proven experience applying these approaches in healthcare space.
- Solid understanding of statistical analysis and hypothesis testing
- Proficient in programming languages such as Python and/or R, with a focus on healthcare data science
- Proven experience working with patient-level Real World Data, medical data and a strong understanding of healthcare systems.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
- English fluency.
The annual base salary range for this position is $143,250 - $210,100.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentives program.
At Ipsen we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package, including 401(k) with company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts. Ipsen also provides parental leave, paid time off, a discretionary winter shutdown, well-being allowance, commuter benefits, and much more.
The pay range displayed above is the range of base pay compensation within which Ipsen expects to pay for this role at the time of this posting. Individual compensation within this range depends on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, prior education and experience, job-related knowledge and demonstrated skills.
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We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace “The Real Us”. The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application. Ipsen is an equal opportunity employer that strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
