Data Scientist

R75263 Data Scientist

Location: Hyderabad

About Lonza

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Role Summary

We are currently looking for a new Data Scientist to support the development of novel market forecasting models in our Market Modelling & Planning function. In this role, you will use your excellent data analytics and modelling skills to transform conceptual market analysis frameworks and internal & external datasets into business-relevant models for a wide-range of internal stakeholders (Strategy, Sales, Marketing, Business Planning…).

Key Accountabilities

Market Modelling & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support the development of novel market forecasting models in our Market Modelling & Planning function.

• Use excellent data analytics and modelling skills to transform conceptual market analysis frameworks and internal & external datasets into business-relevant models for a wide-range of internal stakeholders.

• Regularly interact with the division’s leadership team, fellow data scientists, and Business Units managers.

• Identify, prioritize, and develop new modelling applications.

• Ensure alignment between modelling output and business needs.

• Deepen the data analytics culture in the company.

Technical Excellence & Model Maintenance

• Ensure the robustness and modularity of the model code.

• Set up sound maintenance processes.

• Develop relevant user interfaces (dashboards, apps…).

• Ensure adherence to good coding practices in model development.

Critical Requirements

• Passion & Proactivity: Passion for problem solving and data analytics. Curious and proactive when dealing with data.

• Execution & Mindset: Ready to embrace complexity and deal with uncertainty. Eager to learn and grow.

• Coding Practices: Demonstrated good coding practices.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Strong quantitative education (ex. mathematics, computer science, physics, bioinformatics…).

• 3+ years of practical experience dealing with data analytics, statistics and modelling.

• Demonstrated experience as a Python developer and Git user.

• Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus).

• Experience with Azure is a strong plus.

• Experience in data visualization tools (ex. PowerBI) is a plus.

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a plus.

About Lonza
Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.