PbAbout Us: /b /ppFounded in ****, BIP is a global consulting firm with over 6,000 professionals, helping organizations drive digital transformation.
Our motto, Here to Dare, reflects the values that shape how we work: trust, collaboration, entrepreneurship, courage, meritocracy, and innovation.
/ppBIP Life Sciences is the business unit that brings together a global team of experts with deep industry and technical knowledge in pharma, biotech, med tech, and healthcare.
/ppBIP xTech is our global technology team, focused on cloud, data, and AI.
Using advanced analytics and AI technologies, we deliver end-to-end solutions from strategy to implementation.
Within xTech, we have created a dedicated Life Sciences team that combines strong technical expertise with deep industry understanding.
/ppbr/ppbJob Description: /b /ppWe are looking for a Senior Data Scientist / AI Lead with strong experience in life sciences, pharma, and healthcare to join our Global team.
/ppThis role combines technical leadership, client delivery, and business development.
You will lead the design and implementation of advanced analytics and AI solutions for Life Sciences clients, while also helping shape new opportunities, proposals, and offerings.
/ppThe ideal candidate brings deep hands-on expertise in data science and AI, a strong understanding of healthcare and pharmaceutical business challenges, and the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear business value.
/ppbr/ppbKey Responsibilities: /b /pulliLead the technical design and delivery of data science and AI projects for Life Sciences clients.
/liliWork closely with clients and internal teams to define business needs and turn them into practical solutions.
/liliApply advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI to pharma, healthcare, clinical, and biomedical use cases.
/liliEnsure high standards of quality across project methodology, documentation, and delivery.
/liliSupport business development through proposals, client pitches, proofs of concept, and new offering development.
/liliStay up to date on new trends and technologies in data science, AI, and Life Sciences.
/liliRepresent BIP in events and help strengthen the visibility of our Data Science capabilities.
/li /ulpbr/ppbRequired Experience: /b /pulliMSc or PhD in Data Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related STEM field.
/lili7–10+ years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, or AI, with a strong focus on life sciences, pharma, biotech, medtech, or healthcare.
/liliStrong knowledge of machine learning algorithms, statistical methods, and data mining techniques /liliProficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, SQL.
/liliExcellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
/liliDemonstrated exposure to business development, presales, proposal creation, or solution shaping.
/liliFluent in professional English.
/li /ulpbr/ppbRequired Skills: /b /pulliStrong communication and presentation skills.
/liliAbility to connect technical design with business value.
/liliConfidence working with senior client stakeholders in complex environments.
/liliEntrepreneurial mindset and strong ownership.
/liliAbility to lead teams, mentor colleagues, and coordinate across multidisciplinary groups.
/liliHigh standards for quality, structure, and execution.
/liliFlexibility to travel occasionally in Portugal and abroad.
/liliStrong autonomy and effectiveness in hybrid or remote working environments.
/li /ulpbr/ppbNice to Have: /b /pulliDeployment of AI/ML solutions in production environments.
/liliCloud and data platforms such as AWS, GCP, Azure, or Databricks.
/liliNLP, GenAI, and unstructured data analysis.
/liliHealthcare or pharma data ecosystems and platforms, including familiarity with tools such as Veeva.
/li /ulpbr/ppbNext Steps: /b Once we receive your CV, we will take the time to review it thoroughly.
If there is a match with this or other open positions within the Group, we will contact you to start getting to know each other better.
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