Manager, Data Science

About Inizio Ignite

We are Inizio Ignite, the global advisory partner for health and life sciences encompassing connected expertise across Research Partnership, Putnam, STEM, and Vynamic. Guided by purpose, passion, and precision, we collaborate with clients to ignite impact, accelerate performance, and deliver lasting change for patients. By uniting strategy, insights, and innovation with a unique depth and breadth of expertise, we drive transformation and shape the future of health. Proudly part of Inizio – the market-leading commercialization partner for health and life sciences. From early-stage development to loss of exclusivity, we simplify complexity, unlock value, and make collaboration seamless at every pivotal moment – helping healthcare leaders shape strategy and drive meaningful change.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Data Science Manager to join our team at Inizio Ignite. The ideal candidate will bring deep machine learning expertise, strong GenAI and cloud competencies, and hands-on experience delivering analytical solutions that drive meaningful business impact for life sciences clients.

This leader will manage data scientists, oversee project delivery, partner with cross-functional teams, and shape the development of innovative AI/ML solutions.

What you'll be doing

Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and manage a team of data scientists, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance oversight.
• Own end-to-end delivery of data science and GenAI engagements for pharma/biotech clients.
• Translate business problems into analytical frameworks and ensure high-quality, timely project execution.
• Drive adoption of AI/ML capabilities across client engagements and internal initiatives.

Technical Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and review ML, statistical, and GenAI solutions, ensuring scalability, accuracy, and alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee the development, validation, and deployment of predictive models, NLP pipelines, and GenAI-based applications (e.g., summarization, insights automation, generative workflows).
• Lead cloud-based solution deployment (AWS, Azure, or GCP) including orchestration, MLOps best practices, and integration with enterprise systems.
• Ensure adherence to model governance, compliance, and responsible AI frameworks.

What you'll need

• Extensive experience in data science or advanced analytics roles, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership or managerial capacity.
• Ideally prior experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare consulting is mandatory.
• Strong expertise in machine learning, NLP, deep learning, and GenAI (LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG, fine-tuning, embeddings).
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP; exposure to MLOps frameworks preferred.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and common DS/ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Hugging Face, LangChain, etc.).
• Proven experience managing teams, delivering client projects, and presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Good to have understanding of pharma datasets (claims, RWE, clinical, medical insights, social data) and key use cases.
• Experience building GenAI solutions in production environments

Our Pledge

At Inizio, we value inclusivity, recognize the power of diversity, and inspire the next generation of change-makers. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome all applications regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or disability.

Artificial Intelligence

Inizio may use AI technologies to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. We are committed to fair, inclusive, and human-led hiring practices. Don't meet every requirement? That's okay! We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.