Data Scientist

To lead data science projects from initial problem statement, through to data exploration, transformation, and the application of enhanced analytics to our existing business processes. In addition, support the Commercial Team in transforming the capabilities of data analytics, data engineering and data science.

Being a part of the Central Data Team as a dedicated resource to the Commercial Team, you will drive a new data culture, best working practice, and advanced data methodologies to build, improve and automate solutions to drive commercial excellence in decision making.
Accountabilities:

• Use a flexible, analytical approach to design, develop, and evaluate predictive models and advanced algorithms that lead to optimal value extraction from the data.


• Maintain reproducible model building workflows, document experimental designs and track model performance.


• Create solutions across Commercial and, Operations and Overheads to influence business strategy and decision making.


• Effectively partner with Commercial managers across Pricing, Sales, and Ecommerce, to develop long-term strategic growth initiatives, and be a critical team member on project implementation.


• Support a culture of best practice, prosperity of a new data culture, development, and innovation.


Why AAH?
AAH are the leading medical supplier in the UK, we impact millions of people across thousands of UK communities. From our network of branches, we distribute lifesaving medicines twice daily to pharmacies, hospitals and GP's. We work collectively to make a difference. We don't believe in standing still, which is why we are investing in our future by transforming our branch network to ensure timely and safe delivery of our valued good. By working for AAH, you'll have access to training and development programmes at all stages of your career through one of our many pathways; whether it's a step into management, a regional role, or even at our Head office - the opportunities are endless.


• Expertise in tools such as SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse, R, Python and Power BI.


• Significant experience in data science, with a strong portfolio of projects that demonstrate your skill in both machine learning and analytics.


• Exceptional ability to communicate strategic and technical concepts to a diverse audience and translate business needs into technical requirements.


• Experience in liaising effectively with Data Engineers and a thorough understanding of modern software development practices and tools (e.g. testing, containerization and Azure cloud technologies).


• Working in an agile methodology through the use of Jira and Confluence (Sprints and project management)


• Strong knowledge of version control software such as GitHub with understanding how version control supports the entire pipeline
  
  Every day, millions of people rely on AAH Pharmaceuticals to deliver their medicines. We are the UK's leading wholesaler and distributor of pharmaceutical and healthcare product, serving pharmacies, hospitals and doctors nationwide. We offer services across the whole supply chain, from medicines manufacturers to delivery to the end consumer, supplying a full range of healthcare products including ethicals, generics, PIs and OTCs.


We are defined by our ICARE values and we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity & inclusion, taking a person-centred approach to our interview process that is fair and free from both discrimination and bias. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our talent acquisition team.

Our ability to shape the future of healthcare depends on the passion and hard work of our people. As well as the benefits you would expect; 20 Days Annual Leave - rising by 1 day per years service up to 25 days, plus bank holiday, pension scheme, company bonus scheme, we also offer:

• Market leading maternity, paternity and adoption leave


• Full support from our employee assistance programme including a health and well-being app


• Private health insurance


• competitive holiday allowance