Expert Data Science

Sandoz is the global leader in Biosimilar and Generic medicines, a segment of the healthcare industry that delivers 80% of the world’s medicines at 30% of the cost, touching the lives of more than 1 billion people across 100+ countries!

How will we achieve our ambition? We aim to continue to simplify structures, streamline processes and use smarter tools. We’re aiming to reduce complexity and costs. This means faster decisions, clearer priorities and more time to focus on what matters most.

As Expert Data Science at our Finance Innovation and Operations Hub, you'll demonstrate deep technical expertise & drive complex model development.

• Drives model development of complex solutions using ML/deep learning and advanced statistical methods; selects appropriate techniques for the question/problem
• Develops/improves data management techniques, algorithms, methods and quantitative approaches; extracts insight from structured and unstructured data
• Applies external research methodologies to business problems and proposes scalable approaches
• Produces actionable insights and communicates recommendations to stakeholders
• Reporting of technical complaints/adverse events within 24 hours (where applicable); distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)

• 4–6 years in data science or analytics roles, delivering models in production
• Consulting experience in Advanced Analytics is a plus
• Fluent English is a must.
• Proven experience with ML models (classification, regression, clustering) and forecasting
• Strong programming (Python) and SQL experience
• Exposure to big data tools (e.g., Spark, Dask) and cloud platforms (e.g., Databricks)
• Experience building data pipelines and production-ready code (e.g., Airflow, MLflow)
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills
• Strong problem-solving

Sandoz compensation is determined by job level, qualifications, niche skills, experience, and location within company salary ranges. Fully proficient and highly effective employees can expect a starting salary around market median, with those new to the level or with less functional depth at the lower end of the range and those with sustained superior or niche skills towards the higher end of the range.

Internal equity and external market data inform our range placement. Annual salary reviews consider performance outcomes, market alignment, and business needs.

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Hiring decisions are only based on the qualification for the position, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age and disability.

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