Data Scientist

The Position

As a Data Scientist you will join the data science cluster in the Roche Informatics Data and Analytics Chapter (DnA).

You will be part of one or several multi-disciplinary agile teams where you’ll actively shape the future of healthcare by using data science methods and principles to generate deeper insights from a great variety of data sources. To achieve this, you will proactively identify needs, design and implement analytical solutions, provide advice and consulting support to our key stakeholders and show impact by executing proof-of-value initiatives, or contributing to existing products.

As a Data Scientist you will:

• Be accountable for the development and implementation of Data Science products.
• Support proactive identification of the most relevant analytical use cases in collaboration with the key stakeholders.

• Support prioritisation efforts, understand feasibility and business impact, take smart risks to make informed decisions in a fast-paced, evolving environment to deliver patient benefits faster.
• Collaborate within global agile teams in the Roche Informatics business and foundational domains to develop products that provide the highest value to both Roche Pharma and Diagnostics business stakeholders.
• Provide methodical and implementation guidance as well as hands-on support around analytical use cases.
• Communicate findings and market the value of use cases to key stakeholders.
• Contribute to positioning data science as a key competency within the enterprise
• Continuously look for opportunities to broaden knowledge, capabilities and skill set to enable talent to flow into different specialties.
• Be a role model for knowledge sharing within the DnA chapter.
• Act as a coach, mentor, or buddy to help colleagues grow and develop.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or equivalent degree and experience with machine learning/data mining/artificial intelligence.
• Experience of working as a hands-on data scientist in industry is preferred.
• Proven experience to add value and insight by providing advanced analytical solutions.
• Hands-on experience with one or several fields of data mining, machine learning, statistics and prediction, image processing, natural language processing, deep learning, federated learning, and other ML algorithms.
• Computer vision experience is preferred.
• Good knowledge of regulatory aspects regarding the validation of AI-based solutions in healthcare production processes and digital products.
• Experience with data and statistical languages/tools such as SQL, R, Python, etc.
• Data storytelling skills and using visualisation tools to communicate data and results to a non-technical audience.
• International, goal oriented mindset with can do attitude.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry is preferred.
• Experience in working with cloud technologies and data science workbenches is preferred.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer.

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche Pharma Canada has its office in Mississauga, Ontario and employs over 850 employees. The Mississauga facility is bright, vibrant, fosters collaboration and teamwork, and is reflective of Roche’s truly innovative culture.

As of January 4, 2022, Roche requires all new employees who work in Canada to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on the date they take office. This requirement is a condition of employment at Roche that applies regardless of whether the position is on a Roche campus or remotely. If you have a valid reason for not being fully immunized, which is limited to certain specific medical reasons or other valid reasons protected by applicable human rights laws, you may request an exemption and / or adaptation measures regarding this vaccination requirement.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.