Job Description
We are seeking a Director of Data Science and Engineering to lead and shape our data-driven technical strategies, with a focus on developing and delivering impactful solutions across the entire operations value chain.
Bio Marin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in process and product development, with the ability to drive innovation and optimization in predictive analytics covering all aspects of technical operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leverage deep understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes to collaborate with process scientists and drive process optimization and innovation.
- Establish and lead the development of data pipelines for processing and managing large technical datasets from development to manufacturing and quality operations.
- Develop prototype and production-grade software for advanced data visualization, as well as rigorous statistical and AI-based approaches for monitoring and controlling process and equipment performance.
- Champion cloud technologies and digital solutions to optimize processes, enhance visibility, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Lead the implementation of generative AI solutions to enhance data-driven decision-making, identify high-value use cases, and deploy AI-driven tools for process optimization and innovation.
- Lead and mentor a diverse team of data scientists and software engineers, drive innovation by fostering a collaborative environment, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 15+ years of experience in the biotechnology industry with demonstrated leadership in data science and engineering.
- Strong scientific understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing teams of data scientists, engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Extensive experience in designing and managing cloud-based data pipelines, with hands-on expertise in platforms like Databricks and working across multi-cloud environments.
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL, and experience with data visualization tools like R-Shiny/Dash/Streamlit/D3.js.
- Solid mathematical foundations in machine learning and AI, with a deep understanding of probability, statistics, optimization algorithms, and architecture for developing predictive models and AI applications.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with experience driving cross-functional initiatives.
Bio Marin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.