Director - Advanced Analytics and AI First - USA Remote

Dechra
Northwich
1 year ago
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Director - Advanced Analytics and AI First - USA Remote

Job Introduction

Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we’re delighted you want to learn more about Dechra!

Dechra is a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business

The Opportunity 

Director - Advanced Analytics and AI Firstis a senior-level position responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of sophisticated data analysis and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions within the commercial organization, leveraging advanced statistical techniques, machine learning models, and other data science tools to drive strategic decision-making and optimize business operations across various business units.

This is a USA remote role with a preference of the candidate being located in Eastern or Central Time Zone

No third-parties, please

Role Responsibility

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied scope and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

Strategic Vision: 

Define the overall data analytics and AI strategy, aligning it with business objectives and identifying key areas for AI application.

Team Leadership: 

Coordinate & lead a team of data scientists, data analysts, and machine learning engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship.

Project Management: 

Lead the execution of complex data analytics and AI projects, including data collection, cleaning, feature engineering, model development, deployment, and monitoring.

Data Analysis: 

Conduct in-depth analysis of large datasets using advanced techniques like predictive modeling, time series analysis, clustering, and anomaly detection.

Model Development: 

Design, build, and optimize machine learning models, including supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms, to address specific business challenges.

Business Collaboration: 

Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization to understand business needs, translate them into data-driven solutions, and communicate insights effectively. 

Technology Evaluation: 

Stay updated on the latest advancements in AI and data analytics technologies, evaluating new tools and frameworks to enhance capabilities.

Data Governance: 

Establish and maintain data governance practices, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance with regulations.

The Ideal Candidate

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We’re particularly excited to hear from those who have/are:

Technical Expertise: 

Strong proficiency in programming languages like Python, R, and SQL, with expertise in machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).

Data Science Knowledge: 

Deep understanding of statistical methods, data mining techniques, and advanced analytics concepts.

Business Acumen: 

Ability to translate complex data insights into actionable business recommendations.

Leadership Skills: 

Proven experience leading and mentoring data science teams, managing project timelines, and fostering collaboration.

Communication Skills: 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively present technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

AI enthusiast:

Aware of latest and greatest in AI and experience in AI enabled modeling for commercial use cases

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