Data Scientist - Industrial Analytics

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.

About Bracco

• 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?
• Permanent If you meet the requirements of this opportunity and would like to join an international group working to improve patients' lives, apply now!
• At Bracco, we believe in the values of diversity and inclusion.
• We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people and their experiences, ensuring a fair opportunity for all.
• We are #Bracco #JoinUs

Responsibilities

• Projects currently focus mainly on manufacturing and reporting across Technical Operations.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Fluent English and Italian.

Preferred

• Experience in pharma, chemical or food industry is considered a plus.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence principles is considered a plus.

Pay

• 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.

Employment terms

The role is classified at Level B under the National Collective Agreement for the Chemical-Pharmaceutical Industry (CCNL Chimico-Farmaceutico).