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Sr Data Scientist

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
6-10 years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 7, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Senior Data Scientist – Life Sciences & Healthcare Analytics

Location: Hyderabad, India (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 6–10 Years (Senior Level)
Job ID: 25104063
Updated: Yesterday

About the Company

Syneos Health is a leading global biopharmaceutical solutions organization dedicated to accelerating customer success across clinical development, medical affairs, and commercial operations. By integrating data, technology, and scientific expertise, Syneos Health helps shorten the distance from lab to life.

With a global workforce of more than 29,000 professionals across 110 countries, Syneos Health is recognized for its innovation-driven culture, collaborative mindset, and commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes for patients worldwide.

Position Overview

Syneos Health is seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to join its Technology & Data Solutions (TDS) business unit in Hyderabad (hybrid model). This role plays a critical part in delivering advanced data science solutions, driving innovation, and transforming complex healthcare and life sciences data into actionable business insights.

The Senior Data Scientist will work closely with product, technology, and business stakeholders to design scalable analytics solutions that support enterprise decision-making and customer success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and implement advanced data science models, algorithms, and analytical frameworks to process structured and unstructured big data.

  • Consolidate, cleanse, integrate, and analyze large datasets from diverse internal and external data sources.

  • Collaborate with product, service, and business teams to identify analytical opportunities, define problem statements, and deliver data-driven solutions.

  • Develop, document, and maintain reusable templates, standard operating procedures, code repositories, and analytical assets.

  • Apply statistical modeling, machine learning, and exploratory data analysis techniques to generate insights and support product enhancement.

  • Interpret, visualize, and communicate analytical findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership.

  • Manage configuration, curation, and cataloging of internal and external data assets and always-on data vendors to ensure timely innovation and delivery.

  • Contribute thought leadership and innovative approaches to support enterprise objectives and long-term data strategy.

  • Work on complex, ambiguous problems requiring advanced analytical judgment and evaluation of non-quantifiable factors.

  • Mentor, coach, and guide junior data scientists and analysts, fostering technical excellence and best practices across the team.

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in a STEM discipline (Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field) is required; PhD preferred.

  • 6–10 years of professional experience in data science, advanced analytics, or applied machine learning roles.

  • Strong proficiency in Python and/or R, with hands-on experience in SQL and relational databases.

  • Solid foundation in statistics, data modeling, and machine learning methodologies.

  • Proven experience designing and deploying end-to-end data science solutions in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong understanding of the data science model development lifecycle.

  • Experience working in healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or B2B/B2C marketing analytics is highly preferred.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.

  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills, including interaction with senior management.

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

Why Join Syneos Health

  • Be part of an organization that has supported 94% of novel FDA-approved drugs and 95% of EMA-authorized products in recent years.

  • Work on high-impact data and technology initiatives that accelerate innovation in healthcare and life sciences.

  • Collaborate with global teams in a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and authenticity.

  • Access continuous learning, advanced technical exposure, and long-term career growth opportunities.

  • Competitive compensation and a comprehensive rewards and benefits program.

Additional Information

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be exhaustive. Syneos Health reserves the right to modify duties based on business requirements. The company is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable employment and accessibility regulations.