Principal Data Scientist, Digital & AI

General Summary:

Are you a data scientist with experience in natural language processing, generative AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics, and looking to apply your expertise in a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment? Are you passionate about the future of healthcare?

Our enterprise data science team is looking for a Boston- or London-based data scientist with experience in using generative AI methods to solve complex business problems and a passion for addressing business needs through data analysis and solutions. You will work on a highly collaborative team of data scientists, engineers, and strategists to deliver analytical insights and data products that drive value and impact for our highest priority business needs. You’ll work side-by-side with internal partners to apply advanced analytics and generative AI to complex, high-value business problems and digital solutions to deliver measurable decisions and outcomes that contribute meaningfully to our business and patients.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a team of data scientists, engineers, and strategists and our cross-functional partners to conceptualize, deploy, and evaluate custom data science solutions for business problems using generative AI, NLP, machine learning, and other advanced analytical methods

• Design and execute impact measurement plans (e.g. A/B tests) to quantify the value of these solutions

• Lead quantitative assessment and insight generation for enterprise document ecosystem

• Develop advanced insights related to enterprise adoption of generative AI tools such as custom agents

• Build and deliver compelling data visualizations and outputs to communicate findings to technical collaborators, non-technical audiences, and business leaders

• Participate in the broader data science community to stay current with methodology, software, and data development and availability

• Bring an entrepreneurial and ethical mindset, openness, transparency, and collegiality to your work

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in a computational or quantitative discipline, including but not limited to data science, statistics, computer science, computational linguistics, biomedical informatics, neuroscience, physics, epidemiology, health economics

• 5+ years of experience developing data science solutions in an industry or academic context, with 2+ years of experience integrating generative AI methods into document solutions (e.g. custom document generation, summarization, QC)

• Expertise in programming languages (e.g. Python, R, SQL, JavaScript), version control, and other data science related tools (e.g. Snowflake, Databricks, Azure/Foundry, dbt)

• Expertise in working with natural language data and building text-based products, using both classic and state of the art NLP techniques (e.g. text mining, word embeddings, transformer-based models)

• Experience with LLM prompt engineering and familiarity with LLM-based workflows/architectures such as retrieval-augmented generation, multi-agent architectures

• Experience with statistical/analytical methodologies and machine learning algorithms (e.g. classification, regression, clustering, feature selection/engineering, deep learning, time-series analysis, network analysis, hypothesis testing)

• Exceptional communication skills and ability to present findings to non-technical audiences

• Experience in effective data visualization approaches and a keen eye for detail in the visual communication of findings

• Demonstrated history of adherence to highest standards of data ethics

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years of industry GenAI data science experience

• Familiarity with LLMOps, including deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of GenAI data solutions

• Prior experience with using advanced analytics and/or developing advanced data visualizations in business settings

• Familiarity with data product UX/UI design and testing

• Prior exposure to clinical data, real-world data (EMR, claims), manufacturing or supply chain data, or life sciences-related research data

• Knowledge of the biopharma or healthcare industry

Pay Range:

$152,000 - $228,000

Disclosure Statement:

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

Flex Designation:

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:

1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select

2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com