Data Scientist - Industrial Analytics

Bracco is an international Group active in the healthcare sector and a leader in diagnostic imaging. The Group’s main products are contrast agents sold in over 100 countries, both directly and indirectly through branches, joint ventures and license and distribution agreements.

Are you passionate about leveraging data to drive innovation and impact?

We are looking for a Data Scientist - Industrial Analytics based in Milan. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in shaping data-driven strategies and optimizing operations across our organization. Which is the main purpose of this job?

As a Data Scientist, you will join the Transformation & Performance Improvement team.

You'll combine data integration, statistical analysis and visualization with simulation and optimization to address operational challenges. Projects currently focus mainly on manufacturing and reporting across Technical Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Apply statistical methods to investigate industrial metrics, such as: yields, cycle times, OEE, process variability and anomalies.
• Develop and maintain data integration and transformation pipelines using Python and SQL, ensuring data quality and reliability.
• Develop Power BI dashboards, data models and KPIs to monitor performance and support reporting across Technical Operations.
• Contribute to discrete-event simulation and scheduling optimization projects, including OR-Tools, to evaluate capacity, bottlenecks and production scenarios.
• Work directly with production sites and Technical Operations to identify improvement opportunities.
• Communicate complex analytical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.

Travel:

• Willingness to travel primarily within Italy to provide on-site support to production sites. (up to 25%)

 

 Your Profile:

• Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience in Data Analytics or Data Science, with solid statistical foundations
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, discrete-event simulation or mathematical optimization (e.g. OR-Tools) is a plus; experience in all these areas is not required.
• Proactive mindset and ability to identify improvement opportunities, investigate operational problems and define project objectives, even when requirements are not predefined.
• Strong project ownership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build alignment and drive initiatives through implementation and adoption.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in industrial sectors.
• Experience in pharma, chemical or food industry is considered a plus.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence principles is considered a plus.
• Fluent English and Italian.

Employment terms:

The role is classified at Level B under the National Collective Agreement for the Chemical-Pharmaceutical Industry (CCNL Chimico-Farmaceutico). The guaranteed minimum base annual gross salary established by the CCNL for the applicable level is € 41.575,24. The overall compensation will be determined based on the experience, skills, and qualifications of the selected candidate.

Contract type:

Permanent

If you meet the requirements of this opportunity and would like to join an international group working to improve patients' lives, apply now!

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