Data Scientist 2 – Industry Solutions Engineering (Healthcare)

Do you enjoy solving problems, looking at problems through a different lens, and working closely with healthcare customers to innovate new solutions to complex problems with a focus on Generative AI?

The Industry Solutions Engineering (ISE) team is a global engineering organization that works directly with Microsoft’s most strategic Healthcare and Life Sciences customers who are looking to leverage the latest technologies to address their toughest challenges. We develop solutions side-by-side with our customers through collaborative innovation to solve their challenges. This work involves the development of broadly applicable, high-impact solution patterns and open-source software assets that contribute to the Microsoft platform. In this role, you will be working with data scientists, program managers and engineers from your team and our customers’ teams to apply your skills, perspectives, and creativity to grow as engineers and help solve our customers’ toughest challenges.

We are looking for a Data Scientist with expertise in developing statistical techniques to analyze data and find patterns. You will work cross-functionally with several teams including data scientists, engineering crews, product teams, and program management to deploy business solutions for Microsoft clients in the Healthcare and Life Sciences sector.

Our team prides itself on embracing a growth mindset, inspiring excellence, and encouraging everyone to share their unique viewpoints and be their authentic selves. Join us and help create life-changing innovations that impact billions around the world!

Responsibilities

Modeling and Statistical Analysis

Applies machine learning solutions and algorithms to achieve objectives, prepare and evaluate data, and communicate findings and risks.
Writes scripts in various languages and understands Microsoft AI and ML tools.
Designs experiments and operationalizes models at scale applying AI and engineering best practices.

Business Understanding and Impact

Makes impactful contributions to data-driven projects with understanding of business requirements and data science expertise.

Data Preparation and Understanding

Manages data collection and preparation for projects.

Evaluation

Understands relationship between selected models and business objectives.
Ensures clear linkage between selected models and desired business objectives.
Defines and designs feedback and evaluation methods.
Presents results and findings with other team members.

Coding and Debugging

Demonstrates excellent coding and debugging skills across multiple features/solutions.

Business Management

Drives business value by collaborating with team members and improving solutions.

Customer/Partner Orientation

Provides customer-oriented insights and solutions by understanding the business, product, data and customer perspective.
Delivers customer-oriented solutions and builds trust with Microsoft products.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications

3+ years of data-science experience (e.g., managing structured and unstructured data, applying statistical techniques, and reporting results). AND Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
OR 2+ year of data-science experience AND a Master’s degree in Engineering, CS, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field.
OR a PhD degree in Engineering, CS, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field.
OR equivalent experience
Expertise in machine learning models with hands-on experience applying them in real-world scenarios.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working as part of geographically dispersed, diverse, and virtual teams
Enjoy travel and are comfortable with travel up to 25% (once per quarter)
Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
Demonstrated ability to work with customers and collaborate across company boundaries
Knowledge of advancements and emerging research in foundation models, including large language models (LLMs).

Our team prides itself on embracing a growth mindset, inspiring excellence, and encouraging everyone to share their unique viewpoints and be their authentic selves. Join us and help create life-changing innovations that impact billions around the world!

At Microsoft, we are seeking people who have a passion for the positive impact technology can have on communities and for making a difference in the world. Within ISE, you will find a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, personal and cultural experiences which are vital to our success with our customers. It’s an informal and flexible work environment and you’ll be welcome to work in the way that best enables you to get your job done.

We invest in your health, wellness, and financial future by offering a competitive package including a wide range of benefits built around your personal needs and those close to you.

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