Director of Data Science & GenAI - Healthcare & Life Sciences

On-site in Madrid·Added 3 months ago

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Simon-Kucher

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Overview

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Simon-Kucher doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Madrid
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 6+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
University degree
“You hold an outstanding degree in a quantitative discipline and combine strong analytical thinking, excellent communication skills, and a pragmatic, results-oriented mindset.” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Advance your career with exciting professional opportunities in our thriving company with a startup feel.
Add to your experience with our projects that focus on growth, have a positive impact, and truly matter.
Voice your unique ideas in a corporate culture defined by our entrepreneurial spirit, openness, and integrity.
Feel at home working with our helpful, enthusiastic colleagues who have great team spirit.
Broaden your perspective with our extensive training curriculum and learning programs (e.g. LinkedIn Learning).
Speak your mind in our holistic feedback and development processes (e.g. 360-degree feedback).
Enjoy our benefits, such as daycare allowance, corporate discounts, and wellbeing support (e.g. Headspace).
Unwind in our break areas where you can help yourself to the healthy snacks and beverages provided.
See another side of your coworkers at our frequent employee events and highly anticipated World Meeting and Holiday Party.

Requirements

What we're looking for

You have 6-10+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or AI, with a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions in consulting or industry, ideally within Life Sciences.
You hold an outstanding degree in a quantitative discipline and combine strong analytical thinking, excellent communication skills, and a pragmatic, results-oriented mindset.
You bring hands-on expertise in GenAI technologies, including LLMs, embeddings, prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and agentic AI systems, with the ability to translate them into real-world business applications.
You have a strong understanding of the AI ecosystem and its application to Life Sciences use cases across pricing, market access and commercial domains.
You are proficient in Python and modern AI/ML frameworks and have experience developing, deploying, and scaling end-to-end AI solutions in cloud environments.
You understand MLOps/LLMOps, data engineering, and data architecture principles, enabling you to build robust, scalable, and production-ready AI systems.
You understand data architecture and data engineering principles, enabling you to work effectively with large-scale, complex datasets and production systems.
You excel at bridging business needs and technical implementation, translating complex challenges into practical, high-impact solutions.
You have experience leading and mentoring technical teams while effectively engaging with both technical and senior business stakeholders.

The role

What you'll do

You lead the design and delivery of (Gen)AI solutions for Life Sciences clients, translating complex business challenges into scalable analytics and decision-support solutions.
You take charge of multiple (Gen)AI and data science projects, leading project teams, ensuring high-quality execution, measurable business impact, and successful implementation at scale.
You help clients develop innovative (Gen)AI solutions ranging from advanced analytics over GenAI custom builds to agentic applications in Pricing, Market Access and Commercial functions.
You act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, solving complex analytical challenges and providing actionable, data-driven recommendations.
You collaborate closely with business and technology teams to translate strategic AI priorities into scalable and impactful.
You build strong client relationships and a deep understanding of Life Sciences market dynamics, helping clients unlock growth and innovation through AI.
You lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams while contributing to business development, proposal shaping, and thought leadership in AI and Life Sciences.
You stay at the forefront of AI and Life Sciences innovation, translating emerging technologies into tangible value for clients.

Hiring process

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About Simon-Kucher

Simon-Kucher is a global management consultancy specializing in pricing, sales, and marketing strategy, with a strong focus on commercial growth. The firm operates across multiple industries, including financial services, healthcare, technology, and consumer goods, and is known for its expertise in pricing optimization and behavioral economics. With a presence in over 40 countries, Simon-Kucher serves as a strategic partner to many of the world's leading companies.

Industry: Consulting
Founded: 1985
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Bonn, Germany
In Spain: Madrid
Website: simon-kucher.com

Good to know if you are moving

Simon-Kucher has an office in Madrid, Spain, offering opportunities for professionals interested in the Spanish market.
The firm operates in over 40 countries, providing international mobility and cross-border project opportunities.
Simon-Kucher is consistently ranked among the world's best consulting firms by Forbes, indicating a strong reputation in the industry.
The company focuses on pricing and commercial strategy, offering specialized career paths in these areas.

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About the company & team

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Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy with more than 2,200 employees in 30+ countries. As a trusted commercial advisor focused on unlocking better growth, we combine deep consulting expertise, growth specialization, and technology to scale lasting impact. We optimize every lever of commercial strategy - product, pricing, innovation, marketing, and sales - based on what customers want and value. With over 40 years of monetization experience, we are recognized as the world's leading commercial growth and pricing specialist.

We believe in building a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating an environment in which our people feel valued, are able to be themselves and feel their contribution matters. If we get that right, remarkable things will happen; people will grow faster, innovate, feel valued, and create better outcomes for everyone - our people, our clients and, of course, our business.

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