Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Varian Medical Systems, a Siemens Healthineers company, develops healthcare and medical technology solutions. The R&D Ops AI/ML Data Scientist will transform digital health and quality priorities into actionable data, metrics, and business solutions. The role focuses on developing AI/ML-driven solutions, improving product development KPIs, maintaining data integrity, and partnering with technical, product, and business stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- You will implement, automate, and continuously improve Medical Device Product Development KPIs that translate strategic priorities into actionable metrics
- You will develop, recommend, and support the implementation of data-driven solutions in partnership with Technology and Process subject matter experts
- You will own R&D Ops Product Development data integrity by ensuring data is reliable, structured, accessible, and fit for business decision-making
- You will interact with Product teams to understand business needs, simplify complex concepts, and convert insights into systemic and scalable solutions
- You will provide technical subject matter expertise where needed, from conceptual design through automation and integration of recommended solutions
Skills
- * **Experience:** Proven experience extracting knowledge and insights from noisy, structured, and unstructured data
- * **Skills:** Ability to simplify, streamline, and automate processes using a data-first, customer-centric approach
- Advanced AI/ML skillset a must (Core ML, Deep Learning, GenAI and Agentic AI)
- * **Tools:** Experience with Agile planning and lifecycle tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps (ADO), and Jama Connect, Snowflake
- * **Mindset:** Agile thinker with strong business acumen, curiosity, autonomy, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- * ### **Education*****:*** Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field
- * Strong ability to identify important business questions and determine the data needed to answer them
- * Experience collecting, storing, organizing, and analyzing data from multiple sources to generate actionable insights
- * Ability to digest complicated concepts and simplify them into understandable, systemic solutions
- * Clear communication and social skills, with the ability to interact effectively with teams and management
- * High-energy, can-do attitude with an Agile mindset and enthusiasm for the vision of a world without fear of cancer
- * Coachable, curious, open-minded, and able to listen, learn, and adapt quickly
- “A successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law.”
- * Experience or exposure to digital transformation initiatives, including tooling architecture, is desired
- * Experience or exposure to continuous improvement initiatives is desired
- * Knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS) and product lifecycle processes desired
- * LEAN or Agile development exposure is preferred
- * Experience in the Medical Device or Pharma industry, with SaMD or Digital Health exposure considered a plus
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Paid parking/public transportation
- Paid time off
- Paid sick and safe time
- Hybrid work arrangement
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