Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Smith+Nephew, a pioneering leader in medical technology since 1856, is seeking a highly skilled data scientist. Reporting directly to the Manager of Clinical Data and AI, the successful candidate will be an inquisitive problem-solver who is enthusiastic about applying data science and AI methods to real-world clinical research challenges. This role focuses on leveraging modern cloud and data lake environments to develop AI/ML solutions and analytical prototypes using rich clinical and operational datasets.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in data science, and a proven track record in creating and deploying internal ML/automation solutions to enhance data analytics processes.
This position is a P3 level
What will you be doing?
Data Science, ML/AI Development, and Deployment:
Collaborate with clinical data scientists, biostatisticians, and clinical operations experts to identify use cases for data science-based solutions and AI models in clinical research
Assist in developing AI/ML models for supporting clinical operations, and data analysis
Preprocess, clean, and organize clinical datasets for AI applications
Generate actionable insights from a rich historical repository of clinical research data
Support the integration of AI/ML tools into clinical research workflows
Assist in assessing data quality issues and recommending improvements
Research state-of-the-art AI/ML techniques relevant to clinical research
Develop automation scripts or analytical utilities that streamline clinical data analysis workflows.
Communication and Testing:
Identify key performance indicators for AI/ML models in production, and evaluate performance in uses cases with a global span
Document methodologies, workflows, and results to ensure reproducibility and transparency
Present findings and recommendations to the team and stakeholders clearly and concisely
Travel Requirements: <10%
What will you need to be successful?
Required Qualifications
Education
Currently pursuing a bachelor's, master’s, or PhD degree in a relevant field (e.g., data science, computer science, engineering). A relevant graduate degree is preferred.
Language:
Advanced English skills
Competences:
Proficiency in Python (required)
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge:
Familiarity with common AI/ML frameworks, e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, and LLM’s
Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git
Familiarity with common cloud data science / data lake platforms such as Databricks
Foundational knowledge of clinical data is a plus
Familiarity with business intelligence tools such as PowerBI, Spotfire, Tableau is a plus
Competences:
R is a plus, PySpark is a plus
A knack for innovation and a passion for leveraging technology to solve complex business problems
You. Unlimited
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
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Your future: stock purchase program, referral bonus, subsidy in transport and food, recognition program.
Work/Life Balance: Extra days off, birthday off, voluntary hours.
Your Wellbeing: company doctor, medical insurance, gym, health campaigns, employee assistance program, parental leave.
Flexibility Hybrid work model (for more professional roles), flexible schedules.
Training: Training program, unlimited learning.
Extra perks: employees association, and more…
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Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential.
From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place.
Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart.
Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude, we work together to win..
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