Senior Data Scientist (m/f/d)
Responsibilities
- Perform ad-hoc literature searches in biomedical databases to identify adverse drug reactions and risks
- Develop, test, document, and maintain search profiles for published case reports and safety updates
- Create and manage search profiles for Development Safety Update Reports (DSURs), PBRERs, and signal detection
- Build search profiles to identify incidents and risks in association with medical devices (MDIRs, signal detection)
- Conduct efficacy searches in biomedical databases to support safety and medical affairs reporting
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define search criteria and ensure plausibility of results
- Deliver timely and compliant search results in line with SOPs and regulatory requirements
- Contribute to the Safety Literature Group, knowledge sharing, training, and process improvements
Profile
- M.S. or university degree in medicine, pharmacy, or natural sciences
- Solid experience in Information Science with pharmaceutical research or development background
- Solid experience in Pharmacovigilance and drug development processes
- Strong knowledge of biomedical and drug literature databases, retrieval systems, and search languages
- Ability to evaluate, interpret, and synthesize scientific data with analytical precision
- Expertise in internal and external literature sources and databases (e.g., DIALOG, competitor platforms)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present and critically discuss data
- Team-oriented, self-motivated, detail-focused, with strong planning and prioritization skills; fluent in English
Benefits
- Opportunity to contribute directly to patient-focused risk management and regulatory safety deliverables
- Collaborative, cross-functional environment with international exposure
- Professional growth through involvement in strategic initiatives, training, and process innovation
About Hays
With over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and chemical industry as well as in biotechnology and medical engineering, we know the key contacts at companies that are recruiting for challenging jobs with real potential. The current high demand for staff has opened up exciting opportunities for dedicated experts who want to develop professionally and to further their careers. As recruitment specialists with an international network of contacts, we can offer you decisive advantages – completely free of charge. Register with us and reap the benefits of interesting job offers that match your skills and experience.
Staffing process for freelance specialists
- Analysis of qualifications
- Telephone or personal interview
- Contact with customers
- Contract with Hays
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1. Analysis of qualifications
We carry out a detailed analysis of your technical qualifications on the basis of your CV, your application documents and your profile.
Contact at Hays
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