QuintilesIMS is a leading integrated information and technology-enabled worldwide healthcare service provider. Formed by the merger of Quintiles and IMS Health, we use our experience, resources and reputation to help our clients drive healthcare forward.

We are a leading global information and technology services company providing clients in the healthcare industry with end-to-end solutions to measure and improve their performance. With a revenue of $3.3 Billion and operating in 100+ countries with 5000+ clients and 15000+ employees worldwide, the company delivers unique insights into diseases, treatments, costs and outcomes for customers including pharmaceutical, consumer health and medical device manufacturers and distributors, providers, payers, government agencies, policymakers, researchers and the financial community.

Individuals joining us are assured of a rewarding career in healthcare data analytics and consulting, with opportunities to address diverse and challenging problems of healthcare clients, directly manage client relationships, interact with senior leaders and gain exposure to a truly multi-cultural, collegial and collaborative work environment.

The Analytics Center of Excellence

This is an entirely new unit within our business. Devoted to applying big data to clinical trials, this high-profile team aims to be a global leader in the application of big data within the drug development industry. The combination of complex information sets and methodologies is key to accelerating our outputs and by definition the speed at which patients can access new treatments. A multi-functional team, it is also an innovation for our business, requiring entrepreneurial and independent thinking to build our capability. Unique and with a global view, this Center of Excellence is a chance to do things that have never been done before.

Data Scientist/Programmer – the role

As an analytics software expert, this is a unique opportunity to build unparalleled in-depth knowledge within our business. Working with complex data and challenging requests, you will have the opportunity to learn more complex code, and possibly move into a Methodology role within QuintilesIMS.

Your typical activities might include:

- Collaborating with business owners, subject matter experts, and go to market teams to develop and deliver analytics.

- Leveraging data assets to support CRO business, optimizing design and execution of clinical trials, and improving risk management.

- Overseeing multiple projects from concept to completion.

- Direct analytical methodology research, project execution, streamlining process and building efficiencies.

- Production deployments of advanced analytics.

- Comprehensive testing of your own code.

Qualification

Our ideal candidate will have;

· A Bachelors’ or Masters’ degree in Statistics, Economics, Econometrics, and Computer Science or a related    field.

· At least two years’ of relevant quantitative experience analyzing data.

· Alternatively, a relevant combination of education, training and work experience.

· Experience with R and Python.

· Experience with Spark, SparkR, and PySpark within distributed environment is preferred.

· Strong SQL or Hive skills.

Total Rewards: We invest in people through a range of initiatives in compensation, benefits, and learning and development, and we strive to create an environment where our employees are challenged, empowered and can flourish.

QuintilesIMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We cultivate a diverse corporate culture across the 100+ countries where we operate, celebrating and rewarding teamwork and inclusiveness. By embracing our differences, we create innovative solutions that are good for IMS, our clients, and the advancement of healthcare everywhere.