Data Scientist/Statistician

Location: Milan, hybrid

Job Overview

Member of the European Data Science & Advanced Analytics team. Under some guidance, he/she will execute and provide expertise in developing and applying statistical methodologies and analyses to support set-up, implementation and maintenance of solutions for EMEA countries with focus on Italy & Greece.

Principal accountabilities are:

• Collaboration in projects of the European Data Science & Advanced Analytics Team

• Support in development and deployment of new product offerings.

• Ongoing development and improvement of quality control methodologies (e.g., anomaly detection, isolation trees), ML based imputation approaches and various projection methodologies (e.g., geo-spatial, cloning, ML based, etc) specifically for large data sets.

• Support in the implementation and deployment of new statistical and machine learning solutions on big data platforms, in collaboration with technology teams.

• Use scientific methods, algorithms and processes to extract knowledge and insights from structured and unstructured data

• Apply statistical approach and appropriate methodology to meet insight needs, including preparing/analyzing data, developing and programming; conducting statistical analyses to derive conclusions from the studies, assisting or directly preparing presentations of results.

• Design and execute quantitative and qualitative analysis in collaboration with BU engagement manager and country local offices.

• Member of project team ensuring efficient and effective project delivery to meet project team and client expectations

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Master degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics/Econometrics or related fields with a strong focus on quantitative analysis, including an acceptable number of courses in statistical methods and theory.

• At least 3 years of professional experience in data science/quantitative data analyses or PhD with at least 1 year of relevant professional experience. Ideally with market research or health and life sciences project experience

• Very good knowledge of the higher statistical (incl. Sampling) and econometric methods in theory and practice.

• In-depth understanding of machine learning and statical models

• Some experience in developing and deploying scalable solutions in the cloud (for example using Azure, AWS, Hadoop etc)

• Strong programming skills and hands on experience on Python and SQL

• Good knowledge of other sw like Git and MS Office (especially presentation capabilities with PowerPoint and ability to create and manipulate data via Excel)

• Excellent analytic mindset and logical thinking capability, strong QC mindset, attention to details capabilities

• Passion and curiosity about the data and their analyses.

• Commitment to working independently and collaboratively with others in and across Team and Organization to accomplish shared goal

• Proven time management and personal organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high quality work within timeline

• Good communication and presentation skills with focus on the technical aspects of a project and the ability to develop usable documentation.

• The desire to learn, interest in the healthcare / life sciences and commitment to a rapid development curve

• Fluent in Italian and English

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