IQVIA Posted October 22, 2026

Data Scientist - Clinical & Operational Analytics

Bangalore, India Full time
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About this opportunity

Lead and execute clinical and operation advanced analytics or system improvements

Develop novel data science methodologies to generate deep insights from disparate data sources.

Provide subject matter expertise to teams in identification and application of the right data science methodology for a business problem.

Formulate the right business problem in collaboration with business and create necessary analysis plans.

Develop machine learning methodologies both supervised and unsupervised as appropriate to the business problem.

Develop scalable and robust code in relevant language such as R or Python or equivalent in support of data science projects.

Perform exploratory data analysis , system design analysis, integration design analysis, database design analysis to generate insights and help answer business questions.

Ensure the life cycle management of the models is maintained through code repositories and version control tools.

Perform data engineering, data preprocessing and data wrangling activities utilizing different approaches such as SAS, SQL, NOSQL, graph models. Perform thorough validation of the machine learning output to ensure a high-quality work product.

Individual should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience with relevant master’s degree in data science, statistics, Informatics, operations research, computer science, engineering or information systems or a related discipline OR

A minimum of 2 years’ experience with a Ph.D. degree in data science, statistics, Informatics, operations research, computer science, engineering or information systems is required.

Proven ability to translate and influence business requirements against existing analytics and data integration capabilities whilst identifying capabilities challenges and necessary solutions to ensure realistic goal setting for future analytics modelling.

A proven record in shaping and delivering key programs that optimized performance and delivered project support in matrix environments is required.

Experience in advanced analytics processes including gaining insight from structured and unstructured data, predictive modelling and optimization and associated systems/database infrastructure

Strong working knowledge of traditional statistical methodologies.

Strong working knowledge of machine learning methodologies, both supervised and unsupervised learning methods.

High proficiency in one of the programming languages either Python or R or equivalent

Familiarity of best practices in machine learning model development, validation and deployment.

Solid understanding of life cycle management of the code and code repositories.

Extensive experience with data wrangling, data preprocessing and data engineering techniques on large datasets.

Technical expertise, preferably in pharmaceutical clinical or a regulated industry operation, with extensive experience gained through working with diverse and complex data integration, warehousing and ingestion

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and written skills

Analytical Ability /Quality Results Oriented

Customer Focus

Global Business Mindset

Innovation & Transformation

Solutions Oriented

Language requirements – Proficient in English

Certifications – Preferred any data science certifications or relevant education

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Biostatistics & Data Science
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Bangalore, India
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Biostatistics & Data Science role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 386 comparable Biostatistics & Data Science roles across 44 biopharma companies.

386Comparable roles tracked
354Currently active
44Companies hiring similar roles
26Countries represented

Salary context

170 of 386 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · 2027 Future Talent Program - Data Science - Intern · Merck $39,908/yr – $111,111/yr
Highest disclosed · Executive Director, Biostatistics · Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (US) $271,600/yr – $407,400/yr
Peer group range $75,510 – $339,500 (median $159,000)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 386 comparable roles

United States239
India31
United Kingdom22
China17
Germany11
Japan9

+ 20 more countries

Seniority mix

313 of 386 peers have a known seniority level

Senior86
Manager53
Principal46
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc40
Associate Director37
Director28
Associate12
Senior Director8
Executive/VP3

Therapeutic area mix

39 of 386 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology21
Immunology8
Rare Disease7
Vaccines & Infectious Disease1
Neuroscience1
Cardiovascular / CVRM1

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