Freelance Data Scientist - Pharma / CRO Projects
Munich (Hybrid - 1-2 days/week onsite) | Full-Time Project | Freelance/Contract
We're working with a forward-thinking life sciences organisation based in Munich, and we're looking for an experienced Freelance Data Scientist to support them on a full-time project basis. This role is ideal for someone with a strong track record delivering data-driven insights within pharma, biotech, or CRO environments .
About the Project:
You'll join a cross-functional team focused on applying data science to clinical development, real-world evidence, and regulatory-grade analytics. You'll be responsible for building and interpreting analytical solutions that drive scientific and regulatory outcomes, and collaborating closely with scientific teams.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop and deliver data science models and workflows to support clinical research or drug development.
2. Work with complex datasets including clinical trials, regulatory submissions, and observational studies.
3. Ensure analytics outputs meet regulatory standards and are audit-ready.
4. Present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
5. Work 1-2 days per week on-site in Munich; the remainder remote.
Requirements:
6. Prior freelance experience supporting pharma or CRO projects.
7. Deep understanding of clinical trial data, CDISC standards (e.g. SDTM, ADaM), and regulatory frameworks (e.g. GxP, GDPR).
8. Proficient in Python, R, SQL, and data visualisation tools like Power BI or Tableau.
9. Excellent communication skills.
10. Available for full-time project work with some on-site presence in Munich .
Details:
11. Start: Within the next 2-4 weeks
12. Contract: Freelance / B2B / Umbrella
13. Duration: 6 months (likely to extend)
14. Eligibility: German Blue Card holder or EU Citizen.