Senior Data Scientist & Product Owner

Company Description

Swiss Medical Network, one of the largest private clinic networks in Switzerland, has set itself the primary goal of providing first-class hospital care to its Swiss and foreign patients. Swiss Medical Network stands out for its quality services, pleasant working environment, and entrepreneurial management team. Swiss Medical Network currently comprises 21 private establishments in Switzerland, across the three main linguistic regions.

Job Description

This is your chance to be part of our Data & Analytics team and help shape the future of data analysis at SMN. In collaboration with your colleagues, you identify and implement cutting-edge, sustainable, data-driven solutions and flexibly integrate existing information systems. You work hand in hand with our outsourcing partners and internal business teams to provide our clients with ever better service. The goal of the D&A team is to enable users to make quick and informed decisions based on information from a multitude of systems.

Are new projects inspiring to you? Do you enjoy working with your colleagues in a challenging, demanding, and difficult environment? If so, we would like to meet you!

Qualifications

Profile sought:

• Master's or doctorate in computer science, statistics, mathematics, or a related field.  

• At least 5 years of professional experience in data science, preferably in the healthcare sector with hospital experience is a plus.

• Strong knowledge of Machine Learning, Deep Learning, statistical modeling methods, and Data Mining.  

• Experience with Big Data technologies and analysis of large data sets.   

• Excellent leadership and communication skills.  

• Very good knowledge of German and French, English is an asset.  

• Knowledge of the HIMSS AMAM maturity model and experience in developing analytical strategies.  

• Strong analytical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.  

• Autonomy and results orientation. 

• Knowledge of the Google Cloud Platform world is a plus. 

Your responsibilities:

• Strategic leadership: Development and implementation of the Data & Analytics strategy in line with the company's objectives. 

• Ensure management of the main supplier (contract, support, new features...)

• Product lifecycle management used for analyses

• Team orientation: Supervision, coaching, and mentoring of the Data & Analytics team, promoting the professional and personal development of team members. 

• Project management: Prioritization, planning, direction, and monitoring of Data Analytics projects, including budget management, risk management, and ensuring deadlines are met. 

• Requirement definition: In collaboration with our business analysts, you challenge the needs expressed by users, have a global vision, and propose optimization solutions. 

• Communication with users: Proactive communication with users and stakeholders, conveying complex technical concepts in an understandable way, gathering and analyzing needs. 

• Development of Data & Analytics maturity: Cyclical analysis of the current maturity level of analytical capabilities using the HIMSS AMAM maturity model, development and implementation of measures to reach the next maturity level. 

• Data analysis and interpretation: Analysis of large and complex data sets from different sources, extraction of actionable insights, and formulation of recommendations in collaboration with Data Engineers and Data Analysts. 

• Technology watch: Monitoring and evaluation of new technologies and trends in data analysis and data science, identifying innovation potential for Swiss Medical Network. 

• Data & Analytics Self-Service: Implementation of a training concept and continuous training within the company to increase autonomy and skills of end users. 

Additional Information

We offer

• A stimulating and varied activity within a dynamic and forward-looking company.  

• The opportunity to actively contribute to the future of data analysis in the healthcare sector.  

• An attractive salary and comprehensive social benefits.  

• A modern working environment and flexible work models.  

• Individual development opportunities and continuing education offers. 

Start date 

As soon as possible 

Work location 

Geneva, Lausanne, Sion, Fribourg, Solothurn, Basel or Zurich (assignments/projects throughout Switzerland) 

Application 

We invite you to submit your complete application file (CV, cover letter, and references) on our website. 

Placement agencies are kindly asked to refrain. 

Only applications matching the above profile will be considered.