At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.
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Advanced Analytics & Data Sciences : Senior Scientist -Japan
We are seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist with Data Engineering expertise to join our AADS team and work closely with the Japan affiliate. Candidate should have a strong background in machine learning, statistical analysis, and data engineering, with experience in handling large healthcare datasets. As a senior scientist, you will work closely with cross-functional teams ( Japan’s MR team, all brand marketing teams, NPP team, Finance team, etc.) to develop data-driven solutions that enhance business decision-making, optimize commercial operations, and drive insights for marketing and sales strategies.
Core Responsibilities
Experience Required
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- Serve as trusted advisor by actively participating in various phases of the projects (including kick-off, methodology development, execution, insight generation and data visualizations)
- Effectively communicate with stakeholders to present the final outcomes and provide recommendations as needed
- Build deep expertise on statistical/AI/ML techniques combined with strong knowledge of the commercial pharma business and the problems that are being solved by data and analytics
- Interface with the cross functional partners across the organization, including data engineering, data analytics, data science, IT, and other groups to adopt efficient working models and deliver on high impact projects
- Network with industry experts and external consultants as needed to develop, test, and implement new approaches and solutions for data science capabilities at LCCI
- 3-6 years of relevant work experience with demonstrated experience of working as data scientist.
- Strong foundational understanding in applied statistics
- Extensive experience working on the areas of machine learning and artificial intelligence, deep learning, natural language processing and other approaches to structured/unstructured data.
- Proficiency in R and SQL (experience with Python is a plus)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to be able to structure and solve open ended business problems (pharma experience is highly preferred)
- Experience with practical implementation of emerging AI and ML research concepts highly preferred
- Familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI and experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Excellent Communication Skills required to explain complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience with AWS cloud services (S3, EC2, Lambda, Glue, EMR, RDS) is preferred.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in technology, statistics/mathematics, econometrics, operations research or computer science
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Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Pay is considered competitive with annual increases, bonuses, and equity programs that link rewards to contributions and business performance. Incentive structures and stock opportunities strengthen total compensation.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs combine a matched savings plan, a pension, and company equity options. Financial advising and retiree health coverage reinforce long-term security.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is generous for all parents, with additional paid time for birth mothers and financial support for adoption or surrogacy. Backup care services, childcare options, and caregiver concierge support further aid families.
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Eli Lilly and Company engages in the discovery, development, manufacture, and sale of products in pharmaceutical products business segment. For more than a century, we have stayed true to a core set of values – excellence, integrity, and respect for people – that guide us in all we do: discovering medicines that meet real needs, improving the understanding and management of disease, and giving back to communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.
