DAWAR CONSULTING INC

Senior Data Scientist

DAWAR CONSULTING INC  •  $75 - $78/hr  •  South San Francisco, CA (Onsite)  •  27 days ago
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Job Description


Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences, is looking for a “
Senior Data Scientist

" based out in
South San Francisco, CA

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Job Duration:

Long Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension & FT Conversion)

Rate:

$75-$78/hr on W2 (DOE)

Company Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Sick leave, 401K

Job Summary

This role is to support high-impact AI/ML initiatives within a regulated environment and will focus on advancing targeting models and delivering scalable, production-ready solutions that drive business outcomes.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth, hands-on model development experience, and the ability to operate independently while collaborating across cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Model Development & Optimization

  • Lead the design, development, and optimization of machine learning models to improve targeting accuracy and business performance

  • Apply advanced Machine Learning and Deep Learning techniques to refine existing models and develop new solutions as needed

Feature Engineering & Data Preparation

  • Design and build scalable feature pipelines, transforming raw and complex datasets into high-quality model inputs

  • Work with large, messy datasets (e.g., claims data) while ensuring data integrity and usability

Production & Pipeline Scalability

  • Transition analytical models and scripts into robust, production-ready pipelines

  • Ensure code quality, documentation, and adherence to engineering and data science best practices

  • Support model deployment, monitoring, and ongoing performance improvements

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Insight Translation

  • Partner with data science, analytics, and business teams to translate business problems into technical solutions

  • Communicate model methodologies, assumptions, and results clearly to non-technical stakeholders

Qualifications

Required

  • Master’s or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field

  • Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in data science and machine learning model development

  • Proven track record of taking models from ideation through production deployment

  • Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and AWS

  • Deep expertise in Machine Learning and/or Deep Learning techniques

  • Experience working with large-scale, complex datasets in collaborative environments

Preferred

  • Experience within healthcare, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated industries

  • Hands-on experience with claims data or similarly complex, regulated datasets

  • Strong understanding of data privacy, compliance, and governance requirements

  • Experience with MLOps practices, including pipeline automation, deployment, and monitoring

If interested, please send us your updated resume at
hr@dawarconsulting.com

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lakshmi@dawarconsulting.com

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DAWAR CONSULTING INC

About DAWAR CONSULTING INC

DAWAR CONSULTING, a trusted name in IT Professional. We provide technology and business consulting services, helping clients with workforce solutions, project delivery, and IT support.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Newark, California
Year Founded
2009
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