Illumina, Inc. is hiring a Staff Data Scientist (Remote)

Illumina, Inc. is looking for a Staff Data Scientist to join our team. In this remote role, you will develop and deploy machine learning models and AI-driven solutions to optimize revenue forecasting and uncover new revenue opportunities for the Global Commercial Finance team. You will build novel AI products that enhance productivity and decision-making across the organization.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models to forecast revenue and uncover new revenue opportunities across global markets.
• Stay current with the latest AI/ML research and tools and be a thought leader in evaluating their applicability to Illumina’s commercial finance agenda.
• Build and operationalize novel AI products that improve the efficiency, accuracy, and strategic capabilities of the commercial finance organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into scalable AI/ML solutions.
• Construct robust data pipelines and model deployment frameworks in partnership with data engineering teams.
• Apply advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to identify and prioritize high-value revenue opportunities, optimize commercial strategies, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Continuously monitor model performance and retrain models as needed to ensure accuracy and relevance.

What We're Looking For

• Ph.D. or Master’s in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in machine learning, data science, or AI engineering roles.
• Proven experience building and deploying AI/ML solutions in a commercial or financial context.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and ML libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
• Experience with time series forecasting, regression modeling, and classification techniques.
• Experience working with large datasets and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across diverse business and technical teams.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of causal inference, Bayesian modeling, or reinforcement learning.
• Experience with Generative AI (GenAI) technologies and their application in commercial or financial domains.
• Experience in the life sciences, biotech, or healthcare industry.
• Familiarity with financial planning tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP HANA).

Technical Stack

• Languages: Python, SQL
• ML Libraries: scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP

Team & Environment

In this role, you will work cross-functionally with global and regional finance, commercial, marketing, and analytics/data science teams.

Work Mode

This is a remote position open to candidates in global locations.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.