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The Position

Data Scientist

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.

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 a great variety of 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:

As a Data Scientist you will be accountable for the development and implementation of Data Science products focusing on Natural Language Processing leveraging LLMs and Generative AI tools.

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

• You will apply your expertise in NLP/LLM to develop and refine models that address Roche business needs, being involved in building and fine-tuning models to provide valuable insights and solutions.

• You will support prioritization efforts, understand feasibility and business impact, and make informed decisions in a fast-paced, evolving environment to deliver patient benefits faster.

• You will 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.

• You will provide methodical guidance and hands-on support around analytical LLM/NLP use cases, evaluating different NLP approaches and Generative AI platforms with comprehensive quantitative and qualitative analysis.

• You will communicate findings and market the value of use cases to key stakeholders, and contribute to positioning data science as a key competency within the enterprise.

Who you are:

• You hold an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, or equivalent degree with experience in machine learning, data mining, or artificial intelligence.

• You have a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience as a Data Scientist, implementing advanced analytical solutions.

• You possess strong proficiency in Python programming and common NLP libraries such as transformers, gensim, spaCy, etc.

• You bring experience using open source and closed source LLM models with different deep learning architectures, deploying them on cloud platforms.

• You are skilled in data storytelling, utilizing visualization tools, and possessing an international, goal-oriented mindset.

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.

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Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.

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