Data Scientist / Advanced Analyst

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We all share one big ambition. What's yours?

Everyone who works at UCB holds the same ambition - to transform the lives of people living with severe diseases. Of course we have other associated ambitions too - including a desire to support each other in attaining all of our own personal and professional goals. That's why we ensure every UCB colleague has the tools and environment to engage effectively in the work we do. Wherever in the world we're based, and whatever role we play, we believe each of us can have an impact across our organization.

To help us meet our ambitions and provide the best solutions to patients, UCB is currently seeking a talented individual to work as an Advanced Analyst / Data Scientist based at our US Headquarters in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, or at our Global Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. This individual will be joining the global Commercial Data and Analytics (CDA) team, which is building an Aspirational, Proactive, Entrepreneurial and Patient-Centric team culture.

The role of the Advanced Analyst/Data Scientist is to work with commercial data, patient data and other ‘big data' (e.g., data from social media, distribution channels, insurance/coverage, pharmacies, diagnoses, treatments, outcomes, etc.) to design/develop analyses, deliver insights and translate those insights into valuable commercial solutions for patients and UCB.

Key capabilities and accountabilities needed for the role include:

*Problem-Solving and Solution-Building using advanced analytics and data science tools and techniques, including programming languages, statistical modeling, machine learning and software. *Teamwork. Collaborate regularly with commercial executives, members of the CDA team, other advanced analysts and data scientists inside and outside UCB. *Partnership. Be the key strategic partner for regional and local commercial stakeholders in the advanced analytics and data science areas. *Planning. Work closely with regional and local commercial stakeholders to develop advanced analytics/data science plans, projects and priorities. *Execution. Design and execute highly impactful advanced analytics/data science analyses and projects that answer 1) the most compelling business questions and/or 2) identify new opportunities for patients and UCB.

In addition, this individual should be able to get the following out of the role:

*Improve Patient's Lives. Make a difference to patients by deriving insights that lead to better patient outcomes. Help design and drive our Longitudinal Patient Data (LPD) strategy and deliver analytics and insights that directly impact patients. *Tell the story. Use the data and the insights to tell a story. Make complex things simple, understandable and actionable. *Learn the business. Gain and then apply a keen understanding of the patients, products, HCPs, other customers, markets, and ecosystems in UCBs areas of focus. *Grow your network. Improve your partnership with, and impact on, key internal (UCB) and external stakeholders by interacting directly with patients and/or other external stakeholders (physicians, health care providers, hospitals, payers, etc.) at least four times per year. *Expand your horizons. Work on other projects. Lead or help with some global/enterprise-wide analytics or strategic projects *Recognition, achievement and compensation in line with your performance and your contributions. *Have fun. You will work with a great team in an entrepreneurial and growing biotech company.



Preferred Capabilities:

*Advanced Analytics, Data Science and Quantitative abilities to solve problems and create solutions. *Creativity and Innovation. Someone who will come up new ideas and new ways of analyzing data, solving problems and creating solutions. Someone who is comfortable taking new and different approaches and appropriate risks. *Teamwork. A good team player. Someone who works well with others, contributes to project teams, delivers her/his responsibilities, then asks what else can I do? Enjoys going above and beyond. *Communication. Good communication skills, including written, verbal and non-verbal communication. A frequent, pro-active communicator who can make complex concepts simple and actionable. *Business Acumen. Someone who understands (or can quickly get up to speed on) the data, data sources, key questions, analytics approaches and the market dynamics of patients and the healthcare and biotech industries. A person who has good intuition who can be both strategic and analytical, who can make connections and see opportunities. *Learning Agility. A quick learner; curious. Able to ask the right questions. Comfortable with ambiguity. Ability to process and make connections between different, sometimes ambiguous or contradictory data. *Self-awareness. Humility. Aware of strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for growth. Someone who asks for feedback, owns it, and acts on it. *Ambition and Passion. Entrepreneurial. Driven to deliver. Self-starter/self-motivated individual who can thrive in a dynamic environment. Someone with a passion for making a difference.

Preferred Experiences:

*Advanced degree (Masters, PhD) in a relevant field OR undergraduate degree from a top-tier institution (in a relevant field) with significant additional experience. *4+ years using advanced analytics techniques, statistical tools and software to solve real-world problems. *Familiarity and experience with programming languages used in advanced analytics/data science, like (more preferred): Python, R, or Matlab; and/or SAS, JAVA, Julia etc. *Experience working with commercial and/or customer data, in any industry, in a quantitative or data-driven role or function. *Experience with commercial and/or patient level data in healthcare, insurance, biotech/pharma or other healthcare-related field preferred, but not required.

About the team:

The Commercial Data and Analytics (CDA) team is a diverse, experienced and talented team made up of Team Leaders, Advanced Analysts/Data Scientists and Analytics and Strategy Leads.

*We are passionate about life and passionate about what we do. *Our backgrounds and work experiences span the globe, from Ecuador to Germany, Belgium to India, Greece to England, and the United States. *We have experience in over 15 different industries, including academia, automobile manufacturing, banking, consulting, consumer packaged goods, finance, government, healthcare, internet technology, non-profits/NGOs, software and others. *We have degrees in more than 10 fields, from Speech Pathology to Molecular Biology, Psychology to Pharmacy, Management and Applied Economics to Mechanical Engineering

The CDA group is led by the VP/Global Head of Commercial Data and Analytics. The VP's background includes 5 years as a McKinsey consultant; 7 years at Pfizer in roles of increasing responsibility in Marketing, Sales, Strategy, Analytics and Innovation; and experiences as an entrepreneur (3x), venture capitalist, non-profit CEO and U.S. political campaign manager. The VP earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and holds BS in Molecular Biology and a BA in Political Science from Brigham Young University.

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering and developing innovative medicines and lateral solutions that can transform the everyday lives of people with severe diseases of the immune system - or the central nervous system.

With more than 8500 people in approximately 40 countries, UCB offers an exciting working environment where initiative can flourish and those with a ‘can-do' attitude can thrive. Scientific excellence, innovation, co-creation, lateral thinking, reinventing the way we do things…these are some of the key competencies we are constantly developing, and looking for, at UCB.

UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Company info

UCB S.A.
Website : http://www.ucbpharma.com

Company Profile
UCB aspires to be the patient-centric global biopharmaceutical leader transforming the lives of people living with severe diseases.