Senior Principal Data Scientist (DSX)

TL;DR

Senior Principal Data Scientist (DSX): Developing scalable tools, environments, and workflows to enable efficient, high-quality statistical computing across Product Development Data Sciences with an accent on automation, reusable coding macros, and advanced data visualization. Focus on providing strategic technical leadership, shaping the architecture of next-generation platforms, and driving cross-functional initiatives to streamline evidence generation in clinical development.

Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada and New York City, New York, United States

Salary: $189,400 - $351,800

Company

hirify.global, a member of the Roche group, is a pioneer in the biotechnology industry dedicated to developing medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain next-generation capabilities for automation of programming workflows and advanced data visualization.
• Provide strategic and technical leadership in the design and evolution of statistical computing platforms.
• Lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives to redefine how clinical and real-world data are processed and interpreted.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor to platform owners and leadership on infrastructure and scientific computing.
• Resolve complex, system-level challenges by applying deep scientific computing expertise.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence through mentorship, community building, and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• PhD or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in data science, statistical computing, or platform development.
• Expertise in multiple programming environments (e.g., Python, R) and development practices for reproducible, compliant computing.
• Demonstrated track record of impact at organizational or cross-functional levels.
• Deep understanding of clinical research environments and regulatory implications.
• Proven experience leading global, cross-functional projects across time zones.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to groundbreaking science and improving lives.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact, enterprise-scale data science platforms.
• Collaborative environment fostering innovation and technical excellence.
• Competitive compensation package including discretionary annual bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package provided by Roche.