Data Scientist - Industrial Analytics

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Bracco, a global leader in diagnostic imaging and contrast agents, is seeking a Data Scientist, Industrial Analytics for its Milan office. The role sits within the Transformation Performance Improvement team and focuses on turning data into actionable insights that enhance manufacturing and technical operations across the company's worldwide healthcare business. On a daily basis you will apply statistical techniques to explore key industrial metrics such as yields, cycle times, overall equipment effectiveness, process variability and anomalies. You will build and maintain data integration and transformation pipelines using Python and SQL, guaranteeing data quality and reliability. In addition, you will design Power BI dashboards, data models and key performance indicators to support performance monitoring and reporting for Technical Operations. The position also involves contributing to discrete‑event simulation and scheduling optimisation projects, leveraging tools like OR‑Tools, to assess capacity, bottlenecks and production scenarios. Regular interaction with production sites and Technical Operations is required to spot improvement opportunities, and you will need to convey complex analytical results clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences. Travel within Italy, up to 25 % of the time, is expected for on‑site support. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering or a related quantitative discipline and brings at least three years of relevant experience, preferably in an industrial setting. A solid foundation in statistics, strong proficiency in Python and SQL, and fluency in both English and Italian are mandatory. Familiarity with Power BI, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, discrete‑event simulation or mathematical optimisation (e.g., OR‑Tools) is considered a plus, as is experience in the pharma, chemical or food sectors and knowledge of Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence principles. The role demands a proactive mindset, strong project ownership, and the ability to engage stakeholders and drive initiatives from definition through adoption. Bracco offers a permanent contract classified at Level B under the National Collective Agreement for the Chemical‑Pharmaceutical Industry, with a guaranteed minimum base annual gross salary of € 41,575.24. Compensation will be adjusted according to the candidate's experience, skills and qualifications. The position provides the chance to work in an international, inclusive environment that values diversity and aims to improve patients' lives worldwide. What the role asks for: - Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering or related field - Minimum 3 years data analytics or data science experience - Strong proficiency in Python - Strong proficiency in SQL - Fluent in English - Fluent in Italian - Experience with Power BI (nice‑to‑have) - Knowledge of OR‑Tools or similar optimisation tools (nice‑to‑have)