Digital Biomarker - Data Scientist (m/f/d)

Digital Biomarker - Data Scientist (m/f/d) - statistical models/ statistical / R / software development / Agile / stakeholder management / V3+ / clinical trial /cloud / English

Project:
For our customer a big pharmaceutical company in Basel we are looking for Digital Biomarker - Data Scientist (m/f/d).

Background:
We, the Digital Biomarker and Remote Patient Management (dBM & RPM) Chapter in Roche Information Solutions, are an integrated team of scientists, technologists, data analysts and operationalization experts, that leverages mobile technologies like smartphones and wearables to collect objective and continuous sensor data from patients in clinical trials and clinical care.
We co-create innovative digital biomarker concepts for sensitive and meaningful drug development endpoints, implement them in technology solutions, develop health related outcome measures with the data, seek community- and regulatory acceptance of corresponding endpoints and offer them to Biopharma companies and research institutes for use in clinical trials. Moreover, we are establishing the scientific foundations for disease monitoring and screening solutions in clinical practice.
In the data insight-subchapter, amongst other things, we support the analysis of longitudinal studies leveraging our digital biomarker solutions. .

The perfect candidate has minimum a Master's degree in biomedical engineering, bioinformatics, statistics, computer science, engineering or related technical fields or is holding a PhD. The candidate has at least 3 years experience and in depth knowledge of applying statistical methods such as linear mixed effect models, mixed models for repeated measurements and survival analyses. The candidate needs to be proficient with Python and R (Raw String) and a sound knowledge of best software development practices.

Tasks & Responsibilities:
• Analyze clinical and digital biomarker data from various studies to develop and improve our digital biomarker solutions.
• Support the digital biomarker evidence generation activities with statistical modeling and analysis expertise.
• Be responsible for a work package: break down a business question into planned work, following up of work in progress, risk assessment, communicating on progress and results, reading literature, writing reports and publications
• Contribute to development and maintenance of statistical analysis pipelines..

Must Haves:
• Minimum Master's degree in biomedical engineering, bioinformatics, statistics, computer science, engineering or related technical fields
• Minimum 3 years experience and in depth knowledge of applying statistical methods such as linear mixed effect models, mixed models for repeated measurements and survival analyses
• Proficient with Python and R (Raw String) (e.g. Pandas, SciPy, mmrm, lme4, matplotlib, seaborn, plotly, ggplot)
• Sound knowledge of best software development practices: unit testing, documentation, version control
• Being able to discuss with and understand various stakeholders (data scientists, clinical managers, biostatisticians, business development managers, …)
• Strong analytical and statistics skills combined with conceptual thinking and structured working style
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken

Nice to Have:
• Experience with regulatory frameworks such as V3+
• Disease and clinical trial knowledge, especially in movement disorders
• Experience with working in a cloud environment

Reference Nr.: 923781SDA
Role: Digital Biomarker - Data Scientist (m/f/d)
Industrie: Pharma
Workplace: Basel (upto 50% home office possible)
Pensum: : 100 %
Start : ASAP (Latest start Date: 01.03.2025)
Duration: 12++
Deadline: 11/11/2024

If you are interested in this position, please send us your complete dossier via the link in this advertisement. If this position does not fit your profile and you wish to be considered for another position directly, you can also send us your dossier via this ad or to jobs[at]itcag[dot]com.
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About us:
ITech Consult is an ISO 9001:2015 certified Swiss company with offices in Germany and Ireland. ITech Consult specialises in the placement of highly qualified candidates for recruitment in the fields of IT, Life Science & Engineering.
We offer staff leasing & payroll services. For our candidates this is free of charge, also for Payroll we do not charge you any additional fees.