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Senior Data Developer

AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on innovation and science, developing life-changing medicines for patients worldwide.
Data
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Healthcare · AI · Biotech

Description For Senior Data Developer

AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Data Developer to join their Analytics Data Preparation team, playing a crucial role in accelerating data science projects across their R&D portfolio. This position combines data science, AI, and healthcare innovation, focusing on preparing bespoke datasets and creating tools that enhance data scientists' efficiency. The role requires expertise in data wrangling and transformation, with strong programming skills in R or Python.

The position offers a unique opportunity to impact healthcare innovation directly, working with cutting-edge data science technologies in a global biopharmaceutical company. Based in Barcelona, Spain, this hybrid role requires a minimum of three days per week in the office, balancing collaborative work with flexibility. The successful candidate will join a diverse, inclusive environment that encourages bold thinking and scientific innovation.

Key responsibilities include analyzing project requirements, designing data solutions, and developing reusable tools for data preparation. The ideal candidate should have a strong academic background in life sciences (MSc or PhD), excellent programming skills, and experience with Real-World Data. Additional valuable skills include experience with R/Python packages, cloud computing, and data science workflows.

At AstraZeneca, you'll be part of a team that fuses data and technology with scientific innovations to achieve breakthroughs impacting billions of patients worldwide. The company offers continuous learning opportunities, a collaborative environment, and the chance to shape the future of healthcare while building a meaningful career. This role represents an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about data science who wants to make a real difference in healthcare innovation.

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Responsibilities For Senior Data Developer

  • Perform analysis of new projects to establish data preparation requirements and design solutions
  • Conduct data wrangling, cleaning, filtering, joining, transforming to build new datasets
  • Generate reusable code/tools for use in subsequent projects
  • Plan and execute testing plans, including unit testing and user acceptance testing
  • Contribute to maintaining a culture of collaboration and inclusion

Requirements For Senior Data Developer

Python
  • MSc or PhD in life sciences related subject
  • Excellent skills in R or Python programming
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience working with Real-World Data
  • Experience developing R/Python packages (desired)
  • Experience with databases or cloud computing (desired)
  • Solid grasp of data science workflows (desired)

Benefits For Senior Data Developer

  • Hybrid Work Environment
  • Continuous Learning Opportunities
  • Inclusive Work Culture

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