Senior Data Scientist - Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning with Python, PySpark, and Cloud Computing for Healthcare Innovation at Walgreens

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to join our team at Walgreens, a leading retail pharmacy and healthcare company. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will be responsible for applying advanced data science, predictive analytics, and machine learning techniques to provide insights and actionable recommendations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive business growth, improve customer experiences, and optimize operations. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your technical expertise and business acumen to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry.

About Walgreens and Walgreens Boots Alliance

Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is a part of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), a global healthcare, pharmacy, and retail leader with a 170-year history of caring for communities. Our purpose is to create healthier lives through better health. With nearly 9,000 retail locations across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is a trusted community health destination serving almost 10 million customers daily. Our pharmacists play a vital role in the U.S. healthcare system, providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to care for medically underserved populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and Deploy Machine Learning Models: Build, train, and deploy machine learning models using technical expertise in machine learning, statistical modeling, probability and choice theory, and other quantitative methods.
• Drive Business Insights: Understand the business context behind large datasets and develop meaningful analytic solutions that drive business growth and improvement.
• Apply Advanced Analytics: Apply analytical rigor and statistical techniques to analyze large amounts of data, using advanced statistical methods, including predictive statistical models, customer profiling, segmentation analysis, survey design, analysis, and data mining.
• Program and Develop Solutions: Program using tech stack Python, PySpark, Matplotlib, TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc., and develop solutions that meet business requirements.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Collaborate with finance, researchers, software developers, and business leaders to define product requirements and provide analytical support.
• Communicate Insights and Recommendations: Communicate verbally and in writing to business clients and management teams with diverse levels of technical expertise, educating them about our systems, and sharing insights and recommendations.
• Stay Up-to-Date with Industry Trends: Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in data science, machine learning, and predictive analytics.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience in data science, machine learning, quantitative or computational fields.
• Advanced Degree: M.S. in STEM, computer science, statistics systems, physics, mathematics, statistics, data science, machine learning, or similar.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced experience in SQL, Python, PySpark, or other languages, and experience with machine learning techniques, including supervised and unsupervised learning.
• Data Analysis and Interpretation: Advanced degree talent in exploratory data analysis, feature engineering and selection, detecting patterns, learning distributions, visualizing results, and extracting insights.
• Cloud Computing: Experience with Cloud ML systems, distributed computing, data pipelines, cloud data stores, and serving engines.
• Communication and Collaboration: Experience effectively communicating technical solutions and advocating to analyze scientists, engineering teams, and business audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in STEM: Ph.D. in STEM, computer science, statistics systems, physics, mathematics, statistics, data science, machine learning, or similar.
• IoT and Edge AI: Experience working with IoT and Edge AI.
• Reinforcement Learning: Experience in Reinforcement Learning.
• Healthcare Experience: Experience in the healthcare industry.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At Walgreens, we are committed to the growth and development of our employees. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will have opportunities to:

• Develop New Skills: Develop new skills and expertise in emerging areas of data science and machine learning.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and improvement.
• Contribute to Business Decisions: Contribute to business decisions and drive strategic initiatives.
• Access Learning Resources: Access learning resources and training programs to stay current with industry trends and technologies.

Work Environment and Company Culture

At Walgreens, we pride ourselves on a culture that values:

• Innovation: Innovation and creativity in solving complex problems.
• Collaboration: Collaboration and teamwork across cross-functional teams.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Diversity and inclusion, with a focus on creating a welcoming and inclusive work environment.
• Community Engagement: Community engagement and giving back to the communities we serve.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including:

• Competitive Salary: Competitive salary and bonuses.
• Benefits: Medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Retirement savings plan - 401(k).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid Time Off: Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave: Paid parental leave (PPL).
• Transportation Benefit Plan: Transportation benefit plan.
• Employee Store Discount: Employee store discount.
• Voluntary Life and Personal Accident Insurance: Voluntary life and personal accident insurance.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and talented Senior Data Scientist looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and cover letter to https://vacancyglobal.com/register-candidate/.