Senior Manager, AI and Data Scientist

* Lead the industrialization of AI, Gen AI, and data science applications, moving  from prototypes and proofs-of-concept to full production systems
* Develop and implement scalable engineering solutions, data repositories, data representations, and knowledge engineering to support the data and AI strategy execution and enable efficient model training, validation, and deployment of AI/ML models.
* Collaborate with data scientists, AI, and machine learning scientists to build robust engineering frameworks that enable Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Agentic architectures, and other Gen AI workflows in R&D
* Introduce new AI/ML and Gen AI technologies into existing drug development processes, identifying opportunities for innovation and automation.
* Ensure that all data and AI solutions comply with pharmaceutical industry regulations, including HIPAA, GxP, and other relevant standards.
* Masters degree in Data Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Statistics, Information Systems, or a related discipline with focus on advanced and modern Data Science, including the use of AI and machine learning. PhD is preferred.
* Experience in software/product engineering
* Experience with data science enabling technology, such as Dataiku Data Science Studio, AWS Sage Maker, or other data science platforms
* Strong proficiency in SQL and programming languages like Python or R
* Experience in architecting, building and maintaining large-scale data and AI solutions in a scientific, regulated, or research-heavy environment.
* Strong experience working within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences industry, particularly within R&D, is highly desirable.
* Proven track record of implementing and deploying Gen AI and large language model (LLM) applications in production environments.
* Expertise in real-world data assets and using them to generate scientific evidence and guide operational effectiveness and efficiencies.
* Deep expertise across data engineering, representation, Gen AI, AI and machine learning techniques and experience in architecting and delivering AI/ML use cases.
* Highly self-motivated to deliver both independently and with strong team collaboration. Strong internal and cross-functional collaboration, project management skills with a focus on delivering impactful initiatives.
** Competencies*
* ** Accountability for Results
- ** Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.  
** Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
- ** Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.  
** Patient & Customer Centricity
- ** Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.  
** Impactful Communication
- ** Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.  
** Respectful Collaboration
- ** Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.  
** Empowered Development
- ** Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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In going above and beyond—under any circumstances—for patients, families, providers, and for each other. It’s this deep-rooted dedication that drives us to uncover answers to complex, underserved medical needs, so that patients can push past the limitations of their disease and achieve more than they thought was possible each and every day.
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