Senior Data Scientist - Literature Jobs

Proclinical

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Switzerland, Basel

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IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

Help bring science to life and join a leading pharmaceutical company to play a key role as Data Scientist and help drive healthcare innovation! Proclinical is seeking a Senior Data Scientist - Literature to support safety analytics and reporting activities. In this role, you will perform literature searches in biomedical databases to identify adverse drug reactions, risks, and efficacy of medicinal products and devices. You will contribute to safety strategies, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and foster cross-functional collaboration. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about pharmacovigilance and data science to make a meaningful impact.

Job Responsibility:

Conduct ad-hoc literature searches in biomedical databases to identify adverse drug reactions and risks associated with medicinal products and devices
Develop, test, document, and maintain search profiles for various safety and efficacy reports, including DSURs, PBRERs, and MDIRs
Ensure timely and accurate delivery of search results while adhering to standard operating procedures
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define search criteria and maintain effective relationships
Review and validate the plausibility of literature search results
Actively contribute to the Safety Literature Group by sharing knowledge and best practices
Create and deliver training materials on retrieval and reporting topics for team members and stakeholders
Proactively identify opportunities to improve processes, methods, and technologies
Address and escalate any issues related to literature searches as needed

Requirements:

Degree in medicine, pharmacy, or natural sciences
Experience in information science, particularly within pharmacovigilance and drug development
Strong knowledge of medicine, drug development, and biomedical literature databases
Proficiency in scientific data evaluation, interpretation, and synthesis
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain search strategies effectively
Expertise in classical text searching and familiarity with literature sources and databases
Ability to build strong working relationships in a cross-functional, international environment
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of prioritizing tasks effectively
Fluent in English, both written and spoken

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Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

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