Medpace

Senior Data Scientist

02/01/2025
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Job Summary :

We are currently seeking an experienced data analyst to join our Informatics team who will lead advanced analyses of methodological data to inform study design decisions. The Informatics team utilizes informatics principles and techniques to architect, mine, analyze, and visualize clinical trial data to inform study design choices for pharmaceutical development. The informaticist will create predictive data models to identify and analyze patterns, then program compelling visualizations of the data to support feasibility strategies. The team is seeking an experienced candidate for a senior-level position to contribute new skills to our team, support team growth, and foster fellow analyst development.
The Informatics Team is a highly collaborative team with members in both the Cincinnati and London offices. This team supports clinical operation, medical, and feasibility teams with advanced data query and analysis. The Informatics Team also works side-by-side business analytics and software engineering to architecture innovative data storage and access solutions for optimal data utilization strategies. If you are an individual with experience in informatics, data science, statistics or epidemiology, please review the following career opportunity.

Responsibilities :

  • Utilize advanced statistical methods to develop predictive algorithms of methodological and clinical data;
  • Develop dashboards and web applications to enable Medpace teams’ access to, and interpretation of, clinical operations data;
  • Translate the results of feasibility research and analysis into compelling data visualizations which illustrate the overall feasibility strategy for proposals and bid defense meetings;
  • Perform comprehensive review of data sources to deliver high quality informatics data and analysis to teams;
  • Develop and map database architecture of methodological and clinical data systems;
  • Support departmental process improvement initiatives; and
  • Participate in training and development of more junior team members.

Qualifications :

  • Master’s degree in informatics, computer science/engineering, health information, statistics, or related field required, PhD preferred
  • Advanced computer programming skills (preferred language: R);
  • Analytical thinker with great attention to detail;
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks within tight timelines;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
  • Participate in training and development of more junior team members.

Medpace Overview :

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 5,000 people across 40+ countries.

Why Medpace? :

People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today.
The work we’ve done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.


Medpace Perks

  • Flexible work environment
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Competitive PTO packages
  • Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
  • Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
  • Employee health and wellness initiatives

Awards
  • Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
  • Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility

What to Expect Next
A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.
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Direct line group

Senior Data Scientist

02/12/2024
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About Us

At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field, we’re a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day.

Pricing and Underwriting is a complicated world, where historical data, geospatial information, and mathematical models meet talented analysts. Pricing our products is a fine line between balancing our business goals and customer needs. That’s why our Pricers and Underwriters are the best of the best. They reduce risk and predict future events ensuring our business can continue to grow whilst each and every one of our consumers gets the best price.

Join us as a Senior Data Scientist in our Motor Retail Pricing team.


What you’ll be doing

In this role, you’ll use statistical and machine learning techniques to analyse and model insurance data. Working closely with actuaries, underwriters, and data scientists to develop pricing models that accurately reflect market and customer behaviours. Additionally, you’ll seek out new opportunities to apply data science techniques to insurance and support those around you to grow and develop, sharing your expertise and best practise with the wider business.

Working in an agile way means you’ll take charge early on, soak up new experiences and most importantly you’ll positively influence and shape what we do – making an impact on our customers lives. We’ll utilise your skills where they are most needed whilst also giving you to opportunity to build and grow the breadth of your expertise.


Due to the requirements for this role, previous experience within insurance/pricing is essential (minimum 3+ years).


What you’ll need

  • Previous data science / pricing experience within insurance

  • Strong experience with statistical and machine learning techniques

  • Experience with insurance pricing or actuarial modelling

  • Python expertise (candidates with experience in other programming languages will also be considered)

  • Experience with Domino (or other cloud platforms) is an advantage


Ways of working

Our hybrid model way of working offers a ‘best of both worlds’ approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. When you’ll be in the office depends on your role, but most colleagues are in 2 days a week, and we’ll consider the flexible working options that work best for you.

Read our flexible working approach here


What we’ll give you

We wouldn’t be where we are today without our people and the wide variety of perspectives and life experiences they bring. That’s why we offer excellent benefits to suit your lifestyle and a flexible working model combining the best parts of home and office-working, varying with the nature of your role. Our core benefits include:

  • 9% employer contributed pension

  • 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover

  • Additional optional Health and Dental insurance

  • Up to 10% bonus

  • EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.

  • 25 days annual leave, increasing each year up to a maximum of 28

  • Buy as you earn share scheme

  • Employee discounts and cashback

  • Plus many more!


Being Yourself

Difference makes us who we are. We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work – that’s why we champion diverse voices, build workplaces that work for people, and invest in the things that matter. From senior leadership to inclusivity networks, adaptive working to inclusion training, we’ve made it our mission to give you everything you need to be authentically you. Discover more at directlinegroupcareers.com


Together we’re one of a kind.

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