Applied Data & AI Scientist (Corporate IS)

Location: Sant Boi de Llobregat (Spain)
Contract: Fixed-term
Working day: Full time
Sector: Pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical
Vacancies: 1
Discipline: ICT
Work modality: Hybrid

Synthon Hispania

Contribuimos a la misión de Synthon desarrollando, produciendo y coordinando el suministro a nuestros clientes de productos farmacéuticos genéricos asequibles y de alta calidad, basados en la innovación y excelencia operacional, con la colaboración de personas con alto talento y motivación.

Entendemos la innovación como la mejora continua y excelencia en todo lo que hacemos, y por motivación, el compromiso que va más allá de cubrir las necesidades de uno mismo, y se centra en las necesidades del resto de personas de la organización, clientes, accionistas, proveedores, Sociedad y Medio Ambiente.

Job description

Job mission

We are looking for an Applied Data & AI Scientist to help accelerate AI transformation initiatives across Synthon by developing practical data-driven and AI-powered solutions that create and deliver measurable business value.

The role combines strong data science and machine learning expertise with modern AI and Generative AI capabilities to develop practical and scalable AI solutions that address real business challenges.

You will work closely with business stakeholders, AI engineers, data engineers, and IT teams to identify opportunities, prototype solutions, and support the deployment of scalable AI applications across the organization. This is a highly hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys solving real-world business problems using modern AI technologies in a collaborative and fast-evolving environment.

Responsibilities:

Assess opportunities for AI and data-driven solutions across business domains
Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify opportunities where AI and data-driven solutions can create business value
Develop and prototype machine learning and Generative AI use cases that address real business challenges across the organization
Design, build, implement and evaluate AI solutions ranging from predictive analytics and machine learning models to modern AI applications such as knowledge assistants and intelligent automation solutions
Work with both structured and unstructured data sources to generate insights and support decision-making
Support the deployment and adoption of AI solutions in collaboration with AI engineers, data engineers, and IT teams
Contribute to AI best practices, reusable solution patterns, and responsible AI initiatives
Stay informed about developments in AI, machine learning, and data science, and assess their potential application within Synthon

Location:

Preferred location: Sant Boi de Llobregat, Spain.
Alternatively, HQ Nijmegen, the Netherlands.

Application and important dates:

If you are interested in this fulltime position and you would like to join our company, we look forward to your application no later than 30 June of 2026.
First round of interviews are planned for week 28 and 29 (7, 13, and 15 July). The second-round interviews will take place in Week 30 (until 24 July).
Starting Date: September of 2026

Requirements

Your profile

Your letter of motivation and CV should show that you have:

MSc or PhD in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field
At least 3 years of relevant experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, Applied AI, or a related discipline
Strong foundation in machine learning, statistics, and data science methodologies
Experience developing and applying machine learning, data science or AI solutions in a business environment
Strong Python programming skills
Experience working with structured and unstructured data

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure
Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI agents, or AI orchestration frameworks
Experience working in pharmaceutical, biotech, manufacturing, or other regulated industries

Type of contract

Initially for 12 months, with a prospect to a contract for an indefinite term

Languages

Good command of the Spanish and English language, both excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Personal skills

You are a curious and hands-on AI professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
You enjoy translating business challenges into high impact practical AI solutions and can effectively collaborate and closing the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
You combine a proactive, results-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous learning and staying up to date with emerging AI technologies.
You are comfortable working both, independently and as part of a team, taking ownership of delivering high-quality outcomes in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Location: Sant Boi de Llobregat (Spain)
Contract: Fixed-term
Working day: Full time
Sector: Pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical
Vacancies: 1
Discipline: ICT
Work modality: Hybrid

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