Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer, and dedicated to fostering an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace that values and respects every individual. We are committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability. We ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process without discrimination against any employee or applicant because of, and not limited to, race, religion, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or marital status. Our hiring process is flexible and accessible, so if you have any specific requests or accessibility requirement, please feel comfortable to let our team know by emailing CareersANZ@abbvie.com or speaking with your Recruiter and we'll make any necessary adjustments to accommodate your needs.

Job Description

The Data Scientist is responsible for leading the development, co-creation and implementation of advanced data analysis and tools to optimise organisational initiatives. The role involves driving a vision and strategy for innovative data solutions, supporting data-driven decision making and cultivating actionable insights through collaboration with business partners.

NOTE: this is a 12 month contract position. 

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Model and analyse internal and external data sources, performing rigorous data checks to ensure accuracy and reliability, utilising the data to develop comprehensive solutions.
• Conduct data profiling, segmentation, regression analysis, and clustering.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis, machine learning, and probabilistic modelling to develop predictive analytics and optimisation solutions.
• Develop robust statistical and probabilistic models to integrate diverse data sources using deterministic and advanced techniques.
• Conduct scoping and post-program measurement statistical analysis on multiple data sources using SQL, Python, and R.
• Utilise and build data visualisation solutions that can effectively communicate insights through visual means.
• Demonstrate expertise in a range of data science technologies, including big data, data integration, data visualisation, software development, statistics, and machine learning.
• Lead the design and development of innovative business technology solutions by applying modern machine learning intelligence and data analysis technologies.
• Explore future directions of machine intelligence and stay informed of the latest developments.
• Demonstrate creative thinking to solve complex problems and champion new technologies to achieve project goals.
• Foster curiosity about business priorities, challenges and needs to develop actional insights
• Analyse complex datasets and uncover performance improvement opportunities using structured problem-solving methods
• Produce actionable insights from data, conducting analysis using various technologies and techniques
• Communicate technical information clearly to stakeholders at the local, regional and global teams
• Integrate real-time insights into business processes to remain agile and responsive to trends
• Organise and present objectives and progress effectively, contributing to documentation and presentations
• Contribute to the delivery of new solutions, enhancements or AI based tools that deliver impact to ANZ region as well as regional and global teams
• Report any adverse event within 24 hours as per AbbVie’s policies and procedures.
• Proactively participate in AbbVie’s WHS programs, adhere to policies and promote a safe work environment at all times.
• Adhere to AbbVie’s internal codes of conduct and compliance processes.
• Other ad hoc duties such as administrative duties, as requested.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in relevant quantitative discipline such as data science, mathematics, statistics, econometrics, actuarial science or computer science.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role (e.g. data science experience managing structure, unstructured data, applying statistical, machine learning and data visualisation techniques)
• Experience within the pharmaceutical industry highly regarded
• Proficiency in computing skills with expertise in SQL, Python/R, and Excel.
• Demonstrated experience in building, implementing, and monitoring statistical models and machine learning models using Python and/or R.
• Experience with data visualisation tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaboration skills to effectively work with cross-functional teams, both technical and non-technical.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with the ability to guide project decisions leveraging data.

Flexibility and Availability: In line with Australia’s 'Right to Disconnect' legislation, we recognise and respect employees' right to refuse contact outside of their working hours, unless such refusal is deemed unreasonable. As we operate in an international, matrixed environment, there may be occasions where your role requires participation in business meetings outside of standard hours. We value and support flexibility and appreciate your willingness to occasionally accommodate these requests to ensure effective collaboration and communication within our global team.

Additional Information

WAYS WE WORK

All For One Abbvie; We weigh all decisions against the common good. We inspire, share and create as a team. We solve problems for all rather than serving our immediate team.

Decide Smart & Sure; We make intelligent decisions to create the best outcomes. We act quickly, embrace experimentation, and learn what doesn’t work and get on to what does.

Agile & Accountable; We streamline and eliminate unnecessary obstacles. We plan but adapt as we go. We delegate and make tough decisions to ensure focus on results, staying keenly aware of the urgency in all we do.

Clear & Courageous; Open, honest, candid dialogue is core to our work and how we act with each other. We share information freely and continuously to find solutions. We admit mistakes. We grow stronger by putting the courage of our conviction to the test.

Make Possibilities Real; We question with endless curiosity. We’re never satisfied with good enough—patients depend on us to deliver more. We challenge ourselves to find creative, constructive solutions to turn possibilities into reality.

CODE OF CONDUCT & BUSINESS INTEGRITY STATEMENT

AbbVie is committed to observing high integrity and ethical standards in all its business dealings with our customers, with each other, business partners and suppliers. 

AbbVie as a responsible corporate citizen will adhere to these standards, as well as to local, national and international laws. 

All AbbVie employees are responsible for maintaining the Company’s reputation for conduct in accordance with the highest level of business integrity, ethics and compliance with the law. 

Soliciting and/or accepting/attempting/offering bribes or any illegal gratification is therefore cause for immediate dismissal. 

AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community and embracing diversity and inclusion.  It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected group status.

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