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Remote Pharmaceutical Data Scientist

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa
Listing for: Placements24
Full Time, Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-10-11
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Machine Learning/ ML Engineer, AI Engineer (Applied/Software)
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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.
Requirements
  • 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.
Benefits
  • 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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