Data Scientist/Data Analyst

The Rivertown Group LLC
New York, NY, United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Compensation
$160,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Data Structures Data Systems Microsoft Office Large Language Models Data Strategy

Job description

We are looking for experienced analytics talent with a proven ability to:

  • Sell, manage, and deliver a book of business
  • Act as a thought leader in technology solutions and/or integrated analytics that address specific commercial pharma/biotech needs (e.g., customer engagement, forecasting, insights democratization)
  • Build strong teams, collaborate cross-functionally, and contribute to internal development and growth of innovative capabilities

Essential Functions

Business Development

  • Identify and drive opportunities to expand existing client engagements by recognizing emerging needs or gaps.
  • Drive proposal development by crafting scopes of work, methodologies, timelines, and materials.
  • Participate in thought-leadership-aligned initiatives when appropriate (e.g., internal points of view, methodology playbooks, capability development).

Client & Project Delivery

Our Analytics Strategy team serves as the “tip of the spear” as client-embedded leaders with deep understanding of client needs and analytics methodologies. They have a deep understanding of client portfolio, therapeutic landscape, and analytics + technology capabilities with a broad analytics repertoire. This role:

  • Serves as a key client contact for analytics engagements-supporting discussions, participating in presentations, and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
  • Translates client business questions into practical, analytics and AI-driven approaches across forecasting, sales analytics, omnichannel measurement, and data science.
  • Oversees execution of project activities, including timelines, workplans, stakeholder coordination, deliverable development, and solution hand-offs.
  • Maintains accountability for project quality, accuracy, and consistency across all workstreams.
  • Surfaces risks or scope changes early and guide clients through potential solutions or adjustments.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Oversee and coach junior team members in day-to-day analytics tasks, project execution, and professional development.
  • Provide guidance on analytical methodologies, data structures, and tools.
  • Drive development of internal best practices, training materials, and process improvements.

Internal Collaboration & Influence

  • Collaborate closely with forecasting, data science, product, and data solutions SMEs to bring the right expertise to each engagement.
  • Lead internal initiatives such as process improvement, training content, or product/tool enhancements.
  • Demonstrate strong project leadership behaviors: structured problem-solving, expectation setting, quality control, and effective client communication.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus.
  • Quantitative or life-sciences-related fields preferred (e.g., health sciences, analytics, engineering, economics, statistics, marketing).

Work Experience

  • 7-9 years of experience in life sciences analytics, consulting, or related fields.
  • Experience with commercial pharma datasets, advanced analytics applications, omnichannel measurement, marketing analytics, or technology-enabled solutions is preferred., * Strong analytical and structured problem-solving abilities.
  • Foundational understanding of AI, LLMs, and life sciences real-world data
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Ability to independently manage multiple workstreams and deadlines.
  • Strong collaboration and stakeholder-management capabilities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits & conditions

Pay: Up to $160,000.00 per year

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