Remote Pharmaceutical Data Scientist
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa
Listed on 2026-10-11
Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa
Listing for:
Placements24
Full Time, Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-10-11
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Machine Learning/ ML Engineer, AI Engineer (Applied/Software)
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our client is pioneering advancements in pharmaceutical research and development and is seeking a highly skilled Remote Pharmaceutical Data Scientist . This role is fully remote, allowing you to contribute from anywhere. You will leverage cutting-edge data science techniques to extract insights from vast datasets, accelerating drug discovery, clinical trial optimization, and real-world evidence generation. You will work with cross-functional teams of scientists, statisticians, and clinicians to drive data-informed decision-making.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a data-savvy professional passionate about transforming healthcare through data, working remotely for a company committed to innovation.
- Develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms to analyze complex pharmaceutical data, including clinical trial data, genomic data, and real-world data.
- Design and conduct exploratory data analyses to identify trends, patterns, and potential biomarkers related to drug efficacy and safety.
- Build predictive models to forecast patient response, identify patient stratification strategies, and optimize clinical trial design.
- Collaborate with bioinformatics and computational biology teams to integrate diverse data sources and generate actionable insights.
- Develop data visualization tools and dashboards to effectively communicate complex findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development of data governance strategies and ensure data integrity and security in a remote working environment.
- Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related quantitative field.
- Proven experience (5+ years) in applying data science and machine learning techniques within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
- Strong programming skills in Python or R, and experience with relevant libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, Tensor Flow, PyTorch).
- Expertise in statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and data mining techniques.
- Experience with handling large-scale datasets and proficiency in SQL or No
SQL databases. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a distributed team.
- Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and expertise.
- Comprehensive remote work benefits package, including health insurance and retirement contributions.
- Flexible working hours and the ability to work from home full-time.
- Access to advanced computational resources and cloud platforms.
- Opportunities to work on groundbreaking pharmaceutical research projects and contribute to scientific publications.
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