Director of Advanced Analytics and Data Science

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Overview / About us

Lumanity is dedicated to improving patient health by accelerating and optimizing access to medical advances. We partner with life sciences companies around the world to generate evidence to demonstrate the value of their product, translate the science and data into compelling product narratives, and enable commercial decisions that position these products for success in the market. We do this through strategic and complimentary areas of focus: Strategic Consulting & Insights, Value, Access & Outcomes, Medical Strategy & Communications, and Real-World Evidence.

Responsibilities / Position overview

The Director of Advanced Analytics and Data Science is a leadership role within the data science and advanced analytics team, responsible for team management, expansion of the offer across Lumanity and overseeing the development, implementation, and delivery of complex life sciences projects (including market research, epidemiology and commercial / product launch applications).

This role involves leveraging expert-level knowledge of statistical modeling techniques together with commercial acumen to provide strategic insights and drive positive business outcomes. The Director of Advanced Analytics and Data Science will have the ability and ambition to build a world class Advanced Analytics team in the life sciences arena that spans primary research, and large scale RWE. This role requires the ability to both lead whilst also "rolling your sleeves up" to provide hands on support. On a day to day basis you will lead and mentor project teams, manage key client relationships (both internal and external), and ensure all projects adhere to compliance and regulatory standards. This position is pivotal in defining projects and advanced software products dependent on complex data normalization and analysis, maintaining client satisfaction, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Define, manage, and deliver large-scale research projects involving advanced data analytics which address complex business challenges, ensuring the seamless and cost efficient execution from design to delivery.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with a range of stakeholders, actively joining Account Teams to manage challenging client expectations and help drive repeat business.
• Lead internal stakeholders and collaborators to accurately define project objectives, ensuring all team members are aligned and focused on delivering high-quality results.
• Lead the design and implementation of advanced statistical modeling and market research techniques, such as segmentation, demand assessment, choice-based modeling, statistical inference, and predictive modeling, contributing to the development of new analytics capabilities.
• Work as an integrated effective team member of a software development process. Able to articulate advanced statistical and data science modelling features into (software) product requirements.
• Proactively manage compliance with all client-specific and regulatory requirements, including Adverse Event Reporting, Data Protection and data privacy.
• Act as a strategic partner within the organization, contributing to the overall growth and improvement of the advanced analytics function and supporting the achievement of the company's objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong degree (2:1) in any analytics related field (e.g. statistics, mathematics, physics, engineering) subject and/or professional qualification.
• 5-10 years' experience in research or professional data science-driven services organization
• 5 years' experience in research-based analytics/statistical project support role
• 2-5 years Healthcare experience is preferable
• Proficient Analytics Toolkit: R, SPSS, Excel, Git, Python, SQL & cloud computing expertise desirable.
• Consistently able to apply a range of research methods and demonstrate honed analytics skills
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Solid project management skills

Benefits

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on what matters to you - health and well-being, personal finances, professional development, and a healthy work/life balance:

• Competitive salary + bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Dental cover
• Enhanced eye care
• Pension
• Good holiday allowance and benefits