Data Scientist II

Job Title: Data Scientist II Job Description We are seeking a Data Scientist II who will work primarily in Lake County with a hybrid onsite schedule preferred, though remote work is an option. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design analytical work products and act as an analytics consultant. The position requires anticipating and identifying issues that could impact timelines or quality and developing solutions. Responsibilities • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design work products and act as an analytics consultant. • Anticipate and identify issues affecting timelines or quality, and develop solutions. • Lead and establish design principles and standards to ensure consistency and optimize user experience. • Develop prototypes, test methods, and algorithms using emerging statistical methodologies, machine learning, and AI. • Enable data-driven insights to support clinical development, including precision medicine. • Ensure adherence to federal and local regulations, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), ICH Guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and functional quality standards. • Stay updated on new or evolving local regulations and policies related to clinical development. • Identify business needs and support the creation of standard KPIs, reports, and statistical analyses. • Coach and mentor junior team members. • Strategize with cross-functional teams as an analytics consultant to evaluate clinical trials and discuss emerging risks. • Apply machine learning techniques to validate assumptions and predict future behavior. Essential Skills • 3-5 years of analytics-related experience in clinical research, with preference for experience with clinical data. • Advanced proficiency in R and Python or other statistical packages. • Expert proficiency in Machine Learning, NLP, and advanced analytics techniques. • 1 year of experience with agentic frameworks such as LangGraph and OpenAI agents, including orchestration with tool-use LLMs, vector databases, and retrieval pipelines (RAG). Additional Skills & Qualifications • Education: Master's or PhD with 3-5 years of relevant experience. Work Environment The work environment is hybrid, primarily based in Lake County, with remote work options available. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and utilizing various technologies and methodologies, including machine learning, statistical packages, and agentic frameworks. There is a focus on adherence to regulatory standards and quality guidelines. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of North Chicago, IL. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 10, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.