Elanco
Senior Data Scientist
Indianapolis, IN · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2 days ago
PythonGitSQLDatabricksAWSGCPAzureCI/CDMachine LearningDeep LearningData EngineeringData ScienceData VisualizationNLPLLMsRAGAgentic AIStatisticsResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring
About the role
- We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Data Scientist to join our Enterprise Analytics and Governance organization.
- The ideal candidate will combine strong expertise in advanced analytics, operations research, and AI/ML with the ability to translate ambiguous business challenges into impactful, production-ready solutions.
- Apply advanced modeling techniques, including machine learning, deep learning, statistical methods and operations research (e.g., optimization, simulation), to solve complex business problems.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end data science initiatives - from problem definition and data exploration to deployment of scalable, production-grade solutions.
- Partner with cross-functional business stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into actionable analytical solutions.
- Design and develop robust data pipelines and models leveraging platforms such as Databricks, Azure Synapse, and SAP.
- Build and maintain interactive dashboards and data products using Databricks dashboard, Power BI or Tableau to enable real-time decision-making.
- Implement best practices in software engineering, including modular code design, testing, version control, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Monitor, evaluate, and optimize model performance in production environments, including establishing observability and feedback loops.
- Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills.
Requirements
- Business acumen and ability to connect data insights to outcomes
- High degree of autonomy and ownership
- PhD in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Operations Research or a related STEM field with 2+ year of experience, OR Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Advanced proficiency in Python (and /or R), SQL, with experience building and maintaining data pipelines in Databricks or similar environments.
- Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau or Databricks Dashboard.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with Natural Language Processing, Generative AI techniques (e.g., LLMs, RAG architectures, AI Agents).
- Experience working with large-scale enterprise data platforms and cloud ecosystems (Azure, AWS, GCP).
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
- What Will Give You the Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
Skills
- Strong analytical and mathematical problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills
Compensation
- Annual bonus offering
Benefits
- Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
- 8-week parental leave
- Annual bonus offering
- Flexible work arrangements
Company info
- At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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