Staff Data Scientist

Company: Abbott Laboratories
Location: Pleasanton
Posted on: October 31, 2024

Job Description:

Interested in applying your wealth of technical knowledge and experience towards an opportunity in the medical field and improving the lives of people with diabetes? The candidate will be responsible for collecting, cleaning, massaging and analysis of big data. The role will also contribute to defining and implementing Big Data Strategy for the organization along with driving the implementation of IT solutions for the business. The candidate will be working on a big data team to focus on applying data engineering, data science and machine learning approaches to solve business problems.As a Data Scientist, you will play a crucial role in shaping our data-driven strategies and contributing to the success of our Big Data initiatives at ADC. You will be responsible for designing, developing and deploying advanced data science solutions to uncover customer, product and operational insights from complex datasets. Candidate should be able to work on a geographically distributed team. Additionally, they will be working in a technology-driven environment utilizing the latest tools and techniques.The ideal candidate should have rigorous analytical, ML and AI capabilities and a pragmatic mindset to help solve our most complex business problems. Highly sought-after qualities include versatility and a desire to continuously learn, improve and empower other team members.ResponsibilitiesData Analysis and Modeling:

• Craft and maintain data infrastructure with the Data Engineering team by translating business requirements from business partners to data models that will enable reporting, dashboards and segmentation
• Proactively analyze data and trends to provide insights and recommendations that drive business strategiesMachine Learning and Statistical Analysis:
  • Build and validate predictive models using appropriate machine learning algorithms
  • Evaluate and optimize models for accuracy and performanceData Visualization:
    • Create and maintain dashboards and reports using data visualization tools to communicate findings and insights to technical and non-technical stakeholdersData Optimization:
      • Continuously monitor and improve data quality, accuracy and efficiency of data processes, including data cleaning and transformation
      • Define and maintain a central source of truth and normalizing dataData Security:
        • Contribute to data security and confidentiality by maintaining appropriate access controls, encryption and backup proceduresTeam Collaboration:
          • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Global Strategic Marketing, Quality, etc. to identify data needs and provide data-driven solutionsTraining and Development:
            • Provide training and support to team and business partners to enhance data literacyInnovate:
              • Stay updated with the latest developments in data science and machine learning to continually improve data analysis methodologies and techniques
              • Identify opportunities for innovation and propose data-driven solutionsDocumentation:
                • Maintain comprehensive documentation of data analysis processes, methodologies and findingsRequired Qualifications
                  • Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics or a related field plus at least 6 to10 years of recent experience
                  • Experience with data exploration, data cleaning, data analysis, data visualization and data mining, preferably in the medical device or healthcare industry
                  • Strong knowledge of machine learning algorithms, statistical techniques and data visualization
                  • Knowledge of or direct experience with Databricks and/or Apache Spark
                  • Programming language and tool experience, ideally in Python, R, Scala and SQL plus a willingness to learn new software development languages to meet goals and objectives
                  • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Databricks, QuickSight, Power BI)
                  • Strong knowledge of data governance principles, data integration, data warehousing and ETL processes
                  • Familiarity with data privacy and security regulations, such as HIPAA and GDPR
                  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment
                  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate technical findings into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
                  • Comfortable working asynchronously with a distributed teamPreferred Qualifications
                    • Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics or a related field.
                    • Experience working in an agile environmentThe base pay for this position is $109,300.00 - $218,500.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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