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"The Associate Director, Data Science serves as a key technical and strategic leader responsible for developing and advancing the statistical, mathematical, and algorithmic frameworks that support bioMerieux diagnostic systems. This role oversees a team of data scientists and external partners, guiding projects from early feasibility through full product development using advanced analytics, experimental design, and machine learning.

The position requires close collaboration with crossfunctional teams-including engineering, R&D, quality, marketing, regulatory, and manufacturing-to prototype, integrate, and evaluate nextgeneration diagnostic technologies. The Associate Director also ensures ongoing support for commercialized products through contributions to manufacturing process improvements, quality analytics, and product enhancements.

Success in this role requires strong analytical expertise, effective leadership, and the ability to manage and inspire a team while delivering solutions that are robust, scalable, and aligned with longterm product and organizational goals."

1. Demonstrates strong expertise in applied mathematics, machine learning, statistics, and image processing, with a solid foundation in both fundamental and advanced concepts.

2. Leads the development of market-ready products and technologies by organizing functional teams, setting clear objectives, and overseeing all related development activities.

3. Ensures ongoing product support throughout field deployment, manufacturing, and quality processes.

4. Oversees team management and talent development, providing mentorship, maintaining a fair and rigorous performance management process, and guiding training and professional growth plans.

5. Manages the function with a deep understanding of team capabilities, leveraging the unique strengths of each technical staff member to maximize overall performance.

6. Resolves conflicts in objectives and facilitates constructive interactions within the team and across other groups.

7. Coordinates and integrates parallel global projects, ensuring seamless collaboration with other departments and consistent, effective communication.

8. Establishes processes and procedures aligned with functional, project, and program needs.

9. Drives continuous improvement of processes and procedures within and beyond the function, ensuring compliance with the quality system, regulatory requirements, and Global R&D standards.

10. Manages and controls the functional operating budget, including financial oversight of assigned projects and related costs.

11. Communicate results, risks, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.

12. Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.

13. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required - Data Science, Applied Mathematics/Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering

• 8+ years of experience in Machine Learning, Statistics, Image Analysis, Signal/Time Series Analysis and at least 5 years of team management/leadership

• Master's Degree, PhD Preferred

• Programming experience with Python or R

• Work Experience in ISO or FDA regulated environment preferred

• Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMerieux promotes.

• Effective Presentation Skills - including the ability to present technical data

• Create and nurture a group of individuals who work well together to achieve common goals

• Comfortable giving clear, direct, and actionable feedback

• Critical thinking, using logic and reason to analyze information and make decisions in the workplace.

• Analyze data and make decisions/recommendations, using data to guide decision-making and provide suggestions for improvement.

• Skilled in MS Office tools to include but not limited to Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel

• Programming with Python or R

• Direct supervision of 6-10 employees.

• No indirect supervision.

• Shortterm decisions: operational or tactical, with littletono supervisory review.

• Longterm decisions: strategic, with supervisory review/approval required.

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods

• Domestic travel required: 10%

• International travel required: 0%

• Total travel: 10%

• Other physical requirements: Typical Office setting, with hybrid work model. (2 days WFH and 3 days on site per week)

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