Data Scientist

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The Position

Always innovating, we bring together dedicated people and diverse perspectives from across our global network, empowering each other to 

keep breaking new ground. 

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 multiple 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. 

The Opportunity:

• Be accountable for the development and implementation of Data Science products focusing on Natural Language Processing leveraging LLMs and Generative AI tools.

• Support proactive identification of the most relevant LLM/NLP use cases in collaboration with the key stakeholders.

• Apply your expertise in NLP/LLM to develop and refine models that address Roche business needs. Involved in building and fine-tuning models and optimizing their performance to provide valuable insights and solutions to business stakeholders

• Support prioritization 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 LLM/NLP use cases. Evaluate the pros & cons of different NLP approaches and Generative AI platforms with comprehensive quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Who you are:

• M.Sc. or PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Statistics, Mathematics or equivalent degree and experience with machine learning/data mining/artificial intelligence and at least 5-7 years of hands-on experience as a Data Scientist.

• Hands-on experience with Python programming and common NLP libraries (e.g., transformers, gensim, spaCy, etc.)

• Familiarity with essential frameworks (e.g. PyTorch) and infrastructure components (Docker, GPU) for training, fine-tuning and evaluating NLP tasks

• Theoretical knowledge in LLM/GenAI (RAG, Vector DB, Embedding, Fine Tuning, ReAct reasoning, LoRA, Prompt Engineering)

• Good knowledge of effective training and optimising language models to fit for internal infrastructure and ensure seamless integration

• Experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry is preferred. 

Relocation benefits are not available for this position.

Who we are

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.