Location: Canada
Date published: 21-Apr-2025
Job ID: 143222
Description and Requirements
Work Location: Remote, Candidates must be located in the CST or EST time zone (required)
Position Type: Contract, 12 Months (potential for extension)
Location: Canada
Compensation Range: 60$/hr. to 77$/hr.
Our client in the multinational pharmaceutical industry is seeking a project leader II/data scientist.
Experience Level:
- PhD with 2+ years of analytical experience OR
- Master’s with 4+ years of analytical experience
- Commitment: Full-time only, no conflicting employment
Responsibilities:
- Hands-on GenAI/ML modeling with complex datasets; strong theoretical foundation in AI/ML
- Supervised/unsupervised learning
- Deep learning, reinforcement learning, federated learning
- Time series analysis, optimization, Generative AI
- Strong Python coding (functions, classes); production-ready software development
- Experience developing and deploying code in agile, AI product-focused teams
- Comfortable working in cloud/HPC environments (AWS, GCP, Databricks, Apache Spark)
- Experience with CI/CD, orchestration for AI/ML (Machine Learning) pipeline development
- Proficient with:
- Python (required), R (nice to have), Scala (bonus)
- SQL/NoSQL, Snowflake, cloud databases
- Excellent communication, data visualization, and storytelling skills
- Skilled in simplifying technical concepts for business stakeholders
- Team-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
- Familiarity with Tableau, Power BI, Plotly, Git/version control, APIs
Qualifications:
- Experience with CI/CD, orchestration for AI/ML (Machine Learning) pipeline development
- Python (required)
- Minimum 2-4 years of experience, depending on education level (refer to JD) - experience is not required in pharma/ biotech, will consider other industries, Google, etc.
Nice to have/ Preferred Skills:
- Proficiency in R or Scala
- Experience in life sciences or healthcare
- Experience in global, complex organizations
- Exposure to tools like DataRobot, Dataiku, and Alteryx
All interested applicants who meet the qualifications listed above are invited to submit a resume by clicking "Apply Now".
The indicated pay range for this position is a good-faith estimate based on the qualifications necessary for the position, including experience, training, and other considerations permitted by law. Additionally, it is emphasized that the pay band mentioned herein is the one established by the client company. Factors that may be used when making an offer may include a candidate’s skills, experience and geographic location, the expected quality and quantity of work. Most candidates will start at the bottom half of the pay range, with the upper end reserved for candidates with extensive experience and skills and who live in geographic markets commanding a higher starting pay. An employee’s pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law.
This information is subject to change and serves as a general guideline for compensation discussions. Actual offers may vary based on specific circumstances and company policies.