Director, Data Science

Role Summary

This Director, Data Science role is located in East Hanover, NJ and cannot be performed remotely. This is 1 of 2 roles. The position leads the development and deployment of advanced AI solutions to enhance operational efficiency and drive strategic growth, integrates AI-driven solutions across platforms, and collaborates with US commercial and India-based data science teams with a focus on generative AI and large language models (LLMs).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and deployment of scalable AI solutions, focusing on advanced AI applications across various business units.
• Be prepared to engage in hands-on work when necessary to support the team and further our data science initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI-driven solutions across various platforms and services.
• Drive innovation by staying current with advancements in AI, particularly in generative models and LLM technologies.
• Champion the exploration and integration of cutting-edge AI technologies, particularly in the field generative AI.
• Act as a key liaison between the US commercial team and the India-based data science team.
• Stay abreast of state-of-the-art foundation models and other innovative trends in data science and leverage these insights to inform our strategies.
• Bring a “can-do” attitude and teamwork and inspire others on culture change.
• Act as an AI role model, championing a culture that embraces cutting-edge AI technologies and encourages experimentation and adoption of best practices.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in data science, with 6 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferred
• Build and deploy scalable machine learning models using cloud-based services such as AWS and Azure
• Strong understanding of deep learning algorithms, foundational/LLM models, statistics, and recommendation systems
• Deep knowledge of Large Language Models (LLMs) such as GPT, BERT, Cohere, and their applications in real-world scenarios
• Ability to operate in a hands-on capacity when necessary
• Proficient in programming languages such as Python, Spark, TensorFlow, and PyTorch
• Experience with digital channel selection for “next best action”
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to identify creative solutions to complex problems
• Strong ability to effectively communicate and work across different time zones

Education

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or related field

Skills

• Deep learning, foundational/LLM models, statistics
• Large Language Models (LLMs) such as GPT, BERT, Cohere
• Python, Spark, TensorFlow, PyTorch
• AI strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and implementation across platforms