Jobs · Indiana

Senior Data Scientist

Elanco · Indianapolis, IN · 2 days ago
Full-time

Your Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end data science initiatives - from problem definition and data exploration to deployment of scalable, production-grade solutions.
  • Apply advanced modeling techniques, including machine learning, deep learning, statistical methods and operations research (e.g., optimization, simulation), to solve complex business problems.
  • Partner with cross-functional business stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into actionable analytical solutions.
  • Design and develop robust data pipelines and models leveraging platforms such as Databricks, Azure Synapse, and SAP.
  • Build and maintain interactive dashboards and data products using Databricks dashboard, Power BI or Tableau to enable real-time decision-making.
  • Implement best practices in software engineering, including modular code design, testing, version control, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Ensure model transparency, explainability and interpretability using Explainable AI (XAI) approaches.
  • Monitor, evaluate, and optimize model performance in production environments, including establishing observability and feedback loops.
  • Communicate complex analytical insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.

Key Competencies

  • Strong analytical and mathematical problem-solving skills
  • Business acumen and ability to connect data insights to outcomes
  • Excellent communication and storytelling skills
  • High degree of autonomy and ownership
  • Collaboration, leadership, and mentorship
  • Innovation mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education: PhD in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Operations Research or a related STEM field with 2+ year of experience, OR Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Required Experience:
    • Strong expertise in machine learning, deep learning, statistics and/or optimization.
    • Advanced proficiency in Python (and /or R), SQL, with experience building and maintaining data pipelines in Databricks or similar environments.
    • Solid foundation in software engineering best practices, including Git, unit and integration testing, CI/CD and model deployment capabilities.
    • Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau or Databricks Dashboard.
    • Proven ability to deploy and manage high-performance models in production environments using machine learning ops tools and technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience building end-to-end observability frameworks, including model monitoring, drift detection, and business performance tracking.
  • Familiarity with Natural Language Processing, Generative AI techniques (e.g., LLMs, RAG architectures, AI Agents).
  • Experience working with large-scale enterprise data platforms and cloud ecosystems (Azure, AWS, GCP).
  • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.

Additional Information

Location: Indianapolis, IN Global HQ (Hybrid Environment)

Travel: Minimal

Benefits and Perks

  • Multiple relocation packages
  • Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
  • 8-week parental leave
  • 9 Employee Resource Groups
  • Annual bonus offering
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Up to 6% 401K matching

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