Position Summary
The Data Scientist will report to the Operational Excellence lead in Lincoln and execute data science use cases in support of the digital and analytics strategy of Zoetis. This will include retrieval of data from SAP and other Lincoln Operations systems as well as statistical analysis of the data. This role will create models to evaluate and predict product success and recommended projects/improvements.
Hours: 1st shift.
Position Responsibilities
This position will be accountable to:
- Employ the full breadth of data science models, tools, and solutions to execute prioritized analytics use cases across the enterprise.
- Collaborate with Zoetis colleagues and external partner data scientists and analytics professionals to execute analytics use cases.
- Present data science solutions to business and Zoetis Tech and Digital colleagues in a clear and understandable manner
- Follow data analytics quality and security standards for data science work.
- Effectively document data science models, methods, and code
Education and Experience
Education:
Master's or Ph.D. degree in Statistics, Predictive Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Econometrics, Mathematics, Operations Research, or closely related field
Experience working in data science roles within a company:
- Sr. Data Scientist: MS degree and 6+ years of experience or Ph.D. degree and 3-5 years of experience
- Data Scientist: MS degree and 3-5 years of experience or Ph.D. degree and 0-2 years of experience
- Assoc. Data Scientist: MS degree and 0-2 years of experience
Technical Skills and Competencies Required
- Strong understanding and skills in advanced analytics and data science models and methodology, such as statistical analysis, algorithm development, artificial intelligence, machine learning, text mining, natural language processing, and optimization
- Strong understanding of and experience using data science tools and technology, such as R, Python, SQL, SAS, and cloud-based technology
- Understanding of basic data engineering concepts, data extraction, transformation, and loading
- Experience with source control and collaboration tools (e.g., Git and Github Enterprise)
- Strong teamwork skills
- Learning agility and fierce curiosity
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills, managing complex cross functional deliverables.
- Ability to prioritize across multiple projects and business needs.
- Ability to understand complex business problems and translate them into data science solutions.
- Deliver assignments within the established timeline and with high quality.
Physical Position Requirements
The work conditions for the position are greater than 50% stationary with longer periods of standing and walking throughout the workday. the colleague may be required to travel and or work greater than 40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays to support the business.
About Zoetis
At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Connected to our purpose and Core Beliefs, at Zoetis, we lead with inclusion. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) focus helps create an environment where each colleague can thrive. Our commitment to DE&I begins with our leadership team of diverse backgrounds, experiences and ethnicities, and it is demonstrated in our support of our colleagues and the animal health industry. We have nine colleague resources groups whose members spread awareness, foster inclusivity and make a positive impact on our business and communities.
Our commitment to advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has earned us recognitions as a 2024 Catalyst Award recipient and a Top 50 Company for Workplace Fairness by Fair360 (formerly DiversityInc). Zoetis has also been named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality, a Best Company for Working Parents, a Top Company for Executive Women, among many others. Learn more here.
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