Senior Data Scientist & AI Project Lead

SENIOR DATA SCIENTIST & AI PROJECT LEAD

Barcelona |Spain | Full-time | Permanent

ABOUT US

At STADA we pursue the purpose of "Taking care of people's health as a trusted partner." All our decisions and actions are driven by our purpose, vision and values. With our wide range of products:  Generics, Consumer Healthcare and Specialties, we offer patients, doctors and pharmacists a wide range of therapeutic options.

Around 13,000 employees live our values ​​of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA, in order to achieve our ambitious goals and shape a successful future

for our company. We continually expand our goals in line with our ambition, and we achieve them with passion, commitment and a growth mindset.

Do you want to be part of a successful international pharmaceutical company and grow with us?

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Data Scientist & AI Project Lead to join our Data Science department at the STADA Group. This role requires a unique combination of hands-on data science expertise and project management capabilities. The ideal candidate will have the ability to build data science models while also managing and steering external vendors and cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of larger data science, AI and Generative AI (GenAI) initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

*Lead and oversee end-to-end execution of data science and GenAI projects, ensuring alignment with business goals.

*Coordinate with external & internal data teams and vendors to optimize project outcomes.

*Run and steer (Gen)AI projects by orchestrating different stakeholders, teams and external suppliers.

*Drive collaboration across different business functions to gather requirements, refine objectives.

*Develop, fine-tune, and implement machine learning models and algorithms for predictive analytics and GenAI applications.

*Adapt existing data science solutions to new but similar business use cases, optimizing performance and applicability.

*Conduct hands-on data analysis and model development for smaller-scale projects where direct implementation is feasible.

*Ensure high-quality documentation of workflows, methodologies, and project outcomes for transparency and continuous improvement.

*Present analytical insights and project progress to stakeholders, translating complex findings into actionable business strategies.

REQUIREMENTS

*Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related scientific field.

*5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, and analytics, with a strong focus on AI-driven solutions.

*Proven track record in running data science projects and coordinating internal and external teams.

*Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL, with experience in data processing and visualization tools (e.g. Alteryx, Azure Data Factory, Tableau, Power BI).

*Hands-on experience in developing and fine-tuning machine learning models. Hands-on experience with Generative AI technologies is a plus.

*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an eye for adapting and scaling existing models to new business use cases.

*Hands-on entrepreneurial mindset with a clear focus on value delivery.

*Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and business teams.

*Experience in the pharmaceutical or FMCG industry is a plus.

We look forward to receiving your application through our job portal. At One STADA Career Portal you will also find more job opportunities as we

are always looking for talent to strengthen our team in line with our growth ambitions.

STADA offers a competitive environment for personal and professional development in a growing company full of opportunities.

Our future project requires dynamic and proactive professionals, capable of adding value in a changing environment.

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