Senior Specialist, Data Science

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join the Clinical Data Science Realization Team (DSRT) within the Data Science & Scientific Informatics (DSSI) organization. This team sits at the intersection of clinical science, AI, and real-world application—delivering scalable data science solutions that directly support clinical decision-making and operations. You will play a critical, high-visibility role as the primary U.S.-based data science partner, translating complex clinical and business questions into impactful AI solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Build & deploy clinical AI solutions
• Design, develop, and deliver machine learning models and AI-driven applications using real-world clinical data
• Act as a strategic partner to stakeholders
• Serve as the first point of contact for U.S.-based business and IT teams, translating clinical and operational needs into data science solutions
• Drive use case development and prioritization
• Facilitate workshops and working sessions to identify, shape, and advance high-value AI opportunities
• Translate complex AI into business impact
• Clearly communicate technical concepts and model insights to non-technical stakeholders to enable adoption
• Collaborate across global teams
• Partner closely with data scientists, MLOps, and engineering teams across the U.S. and Prague to deliver scalable solutions

Required Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, or related field
• Advanced degree (PhD or Master’s + 3+ years industry experience) preferred
• Hands-on experience with machine learning and data science using Python or R
• Proven ability to translate business or scientific questions into actionable models and insights
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences
• Self-driven and comfortable operating independently in a globally distributed team environment

Preferred Skills

• Animal Vaccination
• Business Intelligence (BI)
• Collaborative Development
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Database Design
• Data Engineering
• Data Modeling
• Data Science
• Data Visualization
• Disease Prevention
• End to End Management
• Information Technology (IT) Support
• IT Project Lifecycle
• Machine Learning (ML)
• Prioritization
• Python (Programming Language)
• Software Development
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Veterinary Medicine
• Waterfall Model