Senior Data Science Engineer

Medtronic plc
London
1 year ago
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Apply remote type: Flexible Work ArrangementLocation: London, London, United KingdomTime type: Full timePosted on: Posted YesterdayJob requisition id: R8950At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.A Day in the Life

Five billion people have no access to safe surgery and the Medtronic Digital Surgery Business is on a mission to change surgical care for the better through a portfolio of digital solutions. If you are looking for a real purpose behind what you do, this role is a genuine opportunity to make a difference.The Medtronic Digital Surgery Business has created a digital data-driven ecosystem that uses the latest cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, augmented reality and computer vision to modernize surgical training, orchestrate surgical teams in the operating room (OR) and deliver safer surgery around the world. You will be working in a start-up environment within a large corporate organization where you will be trusted to make important decisions, and your impact seen worldwide.Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:Analyze surgical datasets using statistical methods to derive insightsWork extensively with databases to ensure data integrity and accessibilityCreate and maintain Tableau dashboards for efficient data visualizationInvestigate new methodologies for effective data reportingProactively identify opportunities to improve processes and streamline workflowsRequired Knowledge and Experience:MSc or PhD in a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjectExcellent Structured Query Language (SQL) skills and experience in database tools such as data build tool (dbt)Extensive experience in building dashboards preferably using TableauBroad statistical knowledgeA demonstrated ability for developing innovative experimentation and analysis methods to infer insights from complex sets of dataPractical object-oriented programming experience in Python with knowledge of relevant packages including Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, Scikit-learnExperience in writing clean and maintainable code for collaborative working and using code versioning toolsExcellent communicator - comfortable talking with programmers, marketers, surgeons, business leaders, and everyone in-betweenExperienced in using tools for handling big data and working with clinical data sets is a plus. Proficient in data compliance is also preferred.Physical Job Requirements

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

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