Data Scientist II

Our Mission:

At Boston Scientific Galway, we are dedicated to transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients around the world.

We work collaboratively to solve healthcare’s toughest problems by developing solutions that matter most to those suffering from debilitating and life-threatening conditions and to the healthcare professionals who provide their care. 

We are seeking a Data Scientist II on a permanent basis to join us on our mission.

About Us: Boston Scientific is a leading company in the healthcare industry, specializing in the development and manufacturing of cutting-edge medical devices. We are dedicated to transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients around the world.

Job Summary: We are seeking a motivated Data Scientist II to join our dynamic team within the Manufacturing Systems Team. As a Data Scientist II, you will work closely with senior business analysts and manufacturing engineers to help leverage data analytics to drive insights, inform decision-making processes, derive actionable insights, and optimize performance within our medical device organization. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to assist in the development and implementation of data analytics solutions that support our mission of delivering high-quality products and improving patient outcomes. The candidate must have a desire to learn quickly, communicate effectively, and solve technical/complex problems in a hands-on manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and objectives.
• Assess manufacturing processes for automation and analytics opportunities.
• Collect, clean, and preprocess large datasets from various sources, ensuring data quality and integrity.
• Develop and implement statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and data mining techniques to analyse data.
• Assist in designing and conducting experiments to test hypotheses and validate models.
• Generate and visualize insights from data analysis, creating detailed reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Prepare and present technical data and recommendations at technical reviews.
• Continuously monitor and improve the performance of existing models and algorithms.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and healthcare technology.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience with a level 8 degree in Computer Science, Statistic, Engineering or a related field, OR 2+ years with a level 9 in the same discipline.
• Excellent proficiency in Python programming language as well as other languages (e.g. R, Matlab, Julia, C++, Java, etc.)
• Solid experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as Qlik, Power BI, Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Plotly, Seaborn, or similar.
• Excellent familiarity with machine learning frameworks and libraries such as PyTorch, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or similar.
• Robust understanding of large language models (LLM) and frameworks including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). (e.g. LangChain, LlaMA, GPT, Bard, etc.)
• Advanced understanding of statistical modelling, machine learning algorithms, and predictive analytics techniques with previous experience implementing said techniques to generate ROI.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Advanced understanding of database management systems.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. We stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.