Director of Data Science

Join us on our exciting journey! IQVIA™ is The Human Data Science Company™ focused on aiding our healthcare clients in discovering superior solutions for their patients. In Information Partner Services, we use big data, advanced analytics, and human ingenuity to derive insights and back our pharmacy retailer clients in driving healthcare forward. As a Data Scientist on our team, you have the chance to interact with extremely intricate data and methodologies in a rapidly changing environment, responding to critical business inquiries. This essential role combines modern analytic tools and methodologies with challenging requests, shaping our team's approach to analysis and development of data-driven analytics products. You'll also get to mentor the team and act as the main point of contact between our team and the client account team. The IQVIA Data Science team is among the premier healthcare analytical teams globally. We're seeking highly driven individuals passionate about making a difference in human data science. At IQVIA, we strive to employ the best and give them meaningful work. Role Purpose: Engage with our pharmacy retailer partners to resolve business issues and pinpoint relevant opportunities by developing, managing and delivering advanced analytics solutions. The role includes components of Analytic development & innovation, Insight discovery, presentation & communication, and Supplier support & interaction. Role Responsibilities: - Collaborate with pharmacy retailers and their IQVIA account teams to identify analytical and technical solutions, such as appropriate data assets, statistical/machine learning models, algorithms and visualizations, directing business transformation. - Design and implement stable, scalable, and cost-effective data-based solutions to complex business problems requiring an in-depth understanding of pharmacy retailer organizational objectives and data science expertise. - Clearly and concisely explain, present, and document analytical and technical opportunities, constraints, recommendations, and action items to both internal and external senior management audiences. - Research and analyze market landscapes and emerging platforms, patterns, practices, and methodologies for unique service offerings to clients and fostering professional development opportunities for internal talent. - Develop expertise in cross-platform applications of IQVIA assets with a specialization in encrypted patient-level longitudinal healthcare claims data. - Proactively manage personal project timelines, risks, and challenges, and work out mitigation alternatives with the team under minimal supervision. Our ideal candidate will have: - A Master’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, IT, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field with 8+ years relevant experience with a strong focus on data science and quantitative analysis or Bachelor’s with 12+ years equivalent experience. - Proven consulting, analytical, interpretative, and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to develop innovative approaches through creativity and critical thinking. - Advanced use of statistical programming languages (SQL, R, Python, SAS) to manipulate data and build statistical and machine learning models. - Knowledge and experience with statistical and data mining concepts including multivariate analysis, significance testing, regression, decision trees, clustering, forecasting, sampling, propensity matching, scenario analysis, simulation, advanced modeling, and machine learning techniques. - Excellent understanding of handling Big Data with a drive to learn and master new techniques and technologies. - Working knowledge of large-scale distributed data/computing tools such as Hadoop, Hive, Impala, Spark, etc. - Demonstrable analytical, interpretative, and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to develop innovative approaches. - Knowledge of the pharmaceutical market and experience with encrypted patient-level/longitudinal healthcare claims. - Strong organizational and project planning skills with the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards and meeting deadlines. - Knowledge of data reporting/manipulation and business intelligence tools such as RapidMiner, Spotfire, and/or Tableau. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal skills, detail-oriented, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. Our mission is to push the boundaries of human science and data science, making the largest impact possible — assisting our customers in building a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe IQVIA's ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates IQVIA and its employees meet specific requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination status. https://jobs.iqvia.com/covid-19-vaccine-status