Senior Manager, Data Science & AI Lead

Job Description:

At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a growing global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology.

Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients everywhere.

At Ferring, we’re inspired by our patients and your purposeful work helps people build families and live better lives.

We encourage you to be bold, take risks and have a voice in advancing new ideas to find new solutions for patients. We give you the opportunity to collaborate globally with passionate people who have a diverse range of skills, talents and experiences.

We give you the opportunity to thrive, grow and work in a truly, family-friendly environment where your contributions will be recognized, and your results rewarded. 

Ferring+You

The role will leverage advanced analytical techniques and data-driven insights to support the commercial organization in developing strategies and tactics for their in-market products. The role will report to the advanced analytics lead and will work collaboratively with franchises and regions to understand the business needs and to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets. Collaborate closely with these departments to align data-driven insights with strategic decisions, identifying key areas for growth, optimization and innovation.

Your day at Ferring

• Analyze large datasets from CRM tool, IQVIA market data, real-world evidence, and market data to identify trends, patterns, and insights

• Develop predictive models and machine learning algorithms to support decision-making in drug development and market strategies

• Communicate findings effectively to stakeholders through presentations and reports, translating complex analyses into actionable business recommendations

• Utilize programming languages (e.g., Python, R) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to develop dashboards and visualizations

• Ensure data integrity and compliance with regulatory standards and ethical guidelines

• Stay current with advancements in data science methodologies and industry trends relevant to pharmaceuticals

• Generate insights using statistical techniques and machine learning models that transform raw data into actionable levers for change. These insights will empower the organization to make informed decisions and enhance operational efficiency

Behind our innovation…There’s you

• Bachelor degree or higher in a relevant field such as computer science, data science, business intelligence, statistics, mathematics, physics, engineering or a related field

• At least 5 years + of professional experience in quantitative data analysis or PhD with at least 1 year of relevant professional experience with research in machine learning algorithms

• Very good knowledge and in depth understanding of Machine Learning methods, both classical and deep learning models

• Experience applying AI/Machine Learning methods to business questions

• Very good knowledge of the higher statistical and econometric methods in theory and practice

• Experience with handling Big Data

• Ability to write clean, reusable, production-level code

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including technical aspects of a project, ability to develop usable documentation, results interpretation and business recommendations

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical market and experience with pharmaceutical data (medical, hospital, pharmacy, claims data) would be a plus, but not a must.

• Self-responsible for managing projects

Competencies related to the job:

• Adaptability and flexibility for fast changing environment​

• Excellent verbal and written communication​

• Technical savviness

• Strong results orientation​

• Resilience to drive initiatives over several years​

• Cultural awareness and understanding 

People come first at Ferring

• Get inspired from our commitment to advocate for everyone’s right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you love

• Our inclusive support package – “Building Families at Ferring” provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and role

• Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents

• Extended support on family building journey

Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member’s contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it’s Ferring + You.

Behind our purpose… There’s you

If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply!

We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.

Note to agencies: this search is being managed by Ferring’s Talent Acquisition team. Kindly do not send us spontaneous profiles.

Location:Ferring Service Center Portugal