VBU MS&T Business Excellence Data Scientist

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OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE:

• Supports and coordinates the execution and implementation of MS&T VBU Data Science strategy and initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with MS&T Data Science Lifecycle Management
• Drives and executes data science initiatives/projects.
• Collaborates with Data Scientists throughout data science initiatives/projects
• Gathers, translates and identifies data science possibilities/initiatives/requests in collaboration, IT, Engineering, Quality and global GMS digital & data science.
• Provides the link between local and global data science, local functions, Quality, IT, Engineering in the respective region/Operational Business Unit.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:  

• Supports design, execution und implementation of the overall MS&T Data Science strategy for OPUs/functions
• Ensures compliance with Data Science Lifecycle Management
• Implements, supports and drives VBU MS&T data science initiatives according to prioritization
• Manages the respective functional and cross-functional interdependencies accordingly.
• Supports implementation of VBU process monitoring, process modeling and process improvements in collaboration with global GMS digital & data science and AGILE/Operational Excellence team.
• Drives necessary local training.

CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE:  

• Proven expertise and experience in Digital/Big Data Analytics/Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning algorithms, and respective programming knowledge.
• Capabilities to translate business needs into data analytics concepts and vice versa.
• Hands-on ability to implement and execute data science initiatives, analysis, and machine learning.
• High-level project management skills.
• A firm grasp of industry, scientific, digital, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science trends and market conditions to develop solutions that enhance compliance and quality of life for patients.

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS:

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

• Proven expertise and experience in Digital/ Big Data Analytics/ Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning algorithms, respective programming knowledge
• Capabilities to translate business needs into data analytics concepts and the other way
• Hands-on, able to implement and execute data science initiatives, analysis, machine learning
• High level project management skills

Leadership

• A firm grasp of industry, scientific and digital, artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science trends and market conditions, to develop solutions enhance compliance and quality of life for patients
• Role requires partnership with local functions, IT, Engineering, Quality and Global/Local Data Science team.
• Provide patient-centered best in class MS&T Data science, coordinates and supports data science talent and elevate organizational performance

Decision-making and Autonomy

• DOA to be determined in line with new VBU operating model
• Responsible for day-to-day coordination, covering all data science levels and technologies for VBU MS&T

Interaction

• Role requires partnership across local, functional and global Data Science teams, MS&T, IT, Engineering.
• Clear partnership with Quality is required to ensure alignment for data science processes

Innovation

• Translate data science, artificial intelligence and machine learning trends and technologies into execution

Complexity

• Impact across VBU MS&T
• Ability to interface with international stakeholders and to connect internal and
  external data analytics experts of both academia and industries
• Change management complexity
• Capabilities to translate business needs into data analytics concepts and the other way
• Hands-on, able to implement and execute initiatives

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Education / Experience:

• University degree of science/engineering/business:
  Advanced degree is required (Master/MBA and/or PhD), e.g. in Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Biology or Physics with focus on either Data Analytics, Control Theory, Statistics, Biostatistics, Econometrics, Technology and Innovation Management
• Experience in applying and executing Digital/ Big Data Analytics/ Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, SCRUM, Respective programming knowledge
• Fluent in English

Digital & Data Science Skills:

• Strong expertise and experience in Digital / Big Data Analytics/ Artificial Intelligence / Machine
  Learning
• Strong expertise in Signal Processing, Time Series Analysis, Predictive Modeling
• Experience in Machine Learning algorithms (CNN, XGB, RF, SVM, LSTM, etc.)
• Respective programming knowledge of either Python/R/MATLAB required, further skills such as C++, JavaScript, SQL etc. are advantageous
• Experience in Flask is a plus
• Prior experience of SCRUM, Biostatistics, Biological Stochastic/Statistical Modelling, Manufacturing and Quality Statical Process Control is a strong asset

Behaviors:

• High level strategic enterprise thinking, finding innovative ways to serve patients build reputation and trust
• Creating and coordinates the environment that inspires and enables people
• Focusing on the few priorities and provide superior results
• Support on elevating capabilities for now and the future

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