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Job Function:
Data Analytics & Computational Sciences
Job Sub Function:
Data Science
Job Category:
Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations:
Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan
Job Description:
Global Deliver Innovative Medicines team is currently seeking a highly skilled Principal Data Scientist to join our team. This role will focus on enhancing our analytics portfolio within IM (Innovative Medicines) Global Deliver through advanced modeling and simulation techniques.
The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in data science to perform simulations to project future scenarios in our Deliver Network and model the trade-offs in the design of our network.
Key Responsibilities:
Simulation & Modeling:
Simulate different scenarios based on variability in supply and demand.
Model flow of products across the distribution network (incl. different modes of transportation).
Model the operations of the nodes in the network (incl. capacity, capability, etc).
Model different trade-off parameters like service / cost / capacity / network / resilience
Architect and integrate solutions into existing analytics portfolio.
Business and Technical Support:
Support users in adopting the tools.
Put processes in place to maintain and expand the models.
Collaborate with the technical teams on development and support.
Evaluate and recommend new vendors, tools, and systems to support simulation & modeling, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Uphold Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in all interactions, ensuring a collaborative and values-driven working environment.
Qualifications:
Education:
Experience:
Minimum of 8 years of experience in data science or analytics roles, preferably within the pharmaceutical or logistics sectors.
Consistent track record of developing simulation and modeling in supply chain networks.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python for data analysis and modeling.
Experience with supply chain optimization tools like Coupa, AIMMS, etc.
Experience with Operations Research (optimization algorithms).
Soft Skills:
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations related to distribution and transportation.
Familiarity with machine learning algorithms and their application in logistics.