Alcon

Senior Expert I / Senior Expert II** Data Science

Alcon$126K — $234K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Data Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Bioinformatics, or related field.
  • Experience with large scientific or healthcare datasets.
  • Proficiency in Python or a similar programming language.
  • Experience deploying end-to-end data science solutions.
  • Strong understanding of statistics and predictive modeling techniques.
  • Familiarity with databases and modern data processing tools.
  • Excellent collaborative and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop AI and ML solutions for scientific decision-making.
  • Build scalable data pipelines for analysis and model development.
  • Apply advanced analytics to tackle research challenges.
  • Integrate diverse datasets to find actionable patterns.
  • Create predictive models for risk identification.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to enhance project outcomes.
  • Ensure high standards for model quality and performance.

Benefits

  • Health, life, and disability benefits.
  • 401(k) plan with company contribution and match.
  • Wellbeing and financial benefits.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and personal days.
Full Job Description

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Level 4

Job Description Summary

What if your data scienceexpertisecould help shape safer medicines for millions of patients worldwide? As a Senior Expert I or Senior Expert II Data Science, you will apply advanced artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computational modelling to tackle complex scientific challenges and influence critical decisions across drug discovery and early development. Working within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will transform diverse biological and scientific data into meaningful insights that helpidentifyrisks earlier, accelerate innovation, and support the development of life-changing medicines.


Job Description

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Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Relocation Support: This role is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop innovative artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions to support critical scientific decision-making.

  • Build scalable data pipelines that enable efficient analysis, model development, and insight generation.

  • Apply advanced analytical methods to solve complex research and business challenges.

  • Integrate diverse datasets to uncover meaningful patterns and actionable opportunities.

  • Create predictive models that helpidentifyrisks and support informed decision-making.

  • Partner with cross-functional experts to advance project goals and drive innovation.

  • Ensurehigh standardsof model quality, validation, reproducibility, and performance.

  • Communicate complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Essential Requirements

  • Doctorate degree in Data Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, ora relatedfield.

  • Experience working with large and complex scientific, healthcare, or research datasets.

  • Strong programming skills using Python or a comparable programming language.

  • Experience building and deploying end-to-end data science and machine learning solutions.

  • Strong understanding of statistics, predictive modelling, validation techniques, and performance evaluation.

  • Experience working with databases and modern data processing technologies.

  • Excellent collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills within multidisciplinary environments.

Desirable Requirements

  • Experience in drug discovery, toxicology, predictive safety, or pharmacology.

  • Experience with generative artificial intelligence, explainable artificial intelligence, graph machinelearningor agentic workflows

**AppointmentlevelSenior Expert I/Senior Expert IIwill bedeterminedbased on the successful candidate's experience and qualifications.

Compensation & Benefits

Senior Expert I Data Science: $126,000.00 - 180,000.00 - 234,000.00 USD Annualper year;

Senior Expert II Data Science: $138,600.00 - 198,000.00 - 257,400.00 USD Annualper year.

Final compensation will bedeterminedbased on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal equity.

In addition to base compensation, this position is eligible for a performance-based cash incentive and may be eligible for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees receive health,lifeand disability benefits, a 401(k) plan with company contribution and match, wellbeing and financial benefits, and generous paid time off including vacation, personal days,holidaysand other leave benefits.


Salary Range

$126,000.00 - $234,000.00


Skills Desired

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biostatistics, Change Management, Curious Mindset, Data Governance, Data Literacy, Data Quality, Data Science, Data Visualization, Deep Learning, Graph Algorithms, Learning Agility, Machine Learning (ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, Python (Programming Language), Stakeholder Engagement, Statistical Analysis, Time Series Analysis

About Alcon

Alcon is a global medical company specializing in eye care products and services. The company's products include surgical equipment, contact lenses, and eye drops. Alcon was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland. The company operates in over 70 countries and has over 20,000 employees. In 2019, Alcon became an independent publicly traded company after being spun off from Novartis.
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Size
24,389 employees
Market Cap
$33.3 billion
Industry
Founded
1945
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