31 Data Science Positions jobs in Ireland

**Introduction**
Apptio, an IBM Company, is seeking a Data Science & Engineering Manager to lead a talented, cross-functional team of data scientists and software engineers focused on integrating advanced AI and machine learning capabilities into Apptio's flagship FinOps and Technology Business Management (TBM) products.
In this role, you'll provide both technical leadership and strategic direction, ensuring your team delivers innovative, production-grade AI features that help global enterprises optimize their cloud and IT investments. You'll act as a bridge between data science, software engineering, and product management-driving execution while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
**Your role and responsibilities**
* Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, ML engineers, and software developers
* Define technical direction, set priorities, and drive successful execution of AI/ML projects within the product suite
* Collaborate with product and design teams to shape intelligent, customer-focused solutions
* Oversee the full AI/ML development lifecycle, from research and prototyping to scalable deployment and monitoring
* Promote best practices in machine learning engineering, MLOps, and cloud-native software development
* Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement
* Communicate strategy, progress, and impact to stakeholders across the organization
**Required technical and professional expertise**
* Demonstrated experience in data science, software engineering, or applied ML, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership or management role
* Proven experience delivering AI/ML-powered features in a production environment
* Strong technical foundation in machine learning, data architecture, and software engineering
* Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go, and hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
* Experience managing cross-functional teams and collaborating across engineering, data, and product functions
* Excellent communication and organizational skills
**Preferred technical and professional experience**
* Experience with FinOps, IT financial management, or tools such as ApptioOne, Cloudability, or Targetprocess
* Familiarity with MLOps tools and practices (e.g., MLflow, SageMaker, Airflow, Kubernetes)
* Exposure to generative AI or large language models (LLMs) in enterprise applications
* Track record of building high-performing teams and scaling data science efforts in a SaaS environment
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Senior Clinical Data Science Programmer
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We're proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.
We are currently seeking a Senior Clinical Data Science Programmer to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior Clinical Data Science Programmer at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing programming solutions to support the analysis and reporting of clinical trial data. You will contribute to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies by ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of data processing through your programming expertise.
**What You Will Be Doing:**
+ Developing, validating, and maintaining programming solutions for data analysis and reporting in clinical trials.
+ Collaborating with clinical data scientists and biostatisticians to ensure the integration of programming solutions into the overall data management process.
+ Overseeing the generation of statistical datasets, tables, listings, and figures to support regulatory submissions and study reports.
+ Providing guidance on programming best practices, coding standards, and data quality control measures.
+ Staying updated on advancements in programming languages and data management tools to enhance operational efficiencies.
**Your Profile:**
+ Advanced degree in a relevant field such as computer science, statistics, or life sciences.
+ Extensive experience in programming for clinical trials, with proficiency in languages such as SAS, R, or Python.
+ Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
+ Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and influence outcomes.
#LI-RD1
**What ICON can offer you:**
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Our benefits examples include:
+ Various annual leave entitlements
+ A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs.
+ Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
+ Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family's well-being.
+ Life assurance
+ Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.
Visit our careers site ( to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here ( in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless - there's every chance you're exactly what we're looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
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Senior Clinical Data Science Programmer ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We're proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development. We are currently seeking a Senior Clinical Data Science Programmer to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior Clinical Data Science Programmer at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing programming solutions to support the analysis and reporting of clinical trial data. You will contribute to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies by ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of data processing through your programming expertise. What You Will Be Doing: Developing, validating, and maintaining programming solutions for data analysis and reporting in clinical trials. Collaborating with clinical data scientists and biostatisticians to ensure the integration of programming solutions into the overall data management process. Overseeing the generation of statistical datasets, tables, listings, and figures to support regulatory submissions and study reports. Providing guidance on programming best practices, coding standards, and data quality control measures. Staying updated on advancements in programming languages and data management tools to enhance operational efficiencies. Your Profile: Advanced degree in a relevant field such as computer science, statistics, or life sciences. Extensive experience in programming for clinical trials, with proficiency in languages such as SAS, R, or Python. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality results. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and influence outcomes. #LI-RD1 What ICON can offer you: Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family. Our benefits examples include: Various annual leave entitlements A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs. Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead. Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family's well-being. Life assurance Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others. Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers. At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless - there's every chance you're exactly what we're looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles. Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply To be considered for this role you will be redirected to our careers page & prompted to create a jobseeker account here. To start the process, click the Continue to Application or Login/Register button below. Benefits: Work From Home

Applications are sought for Ad Astra Fellow - Assistant Professor of Agri-food Systems Data Science within the College of Health and Agricultural Sciences. Applications are invited for the post of Assistant Professor in Agri-Food Systems Data Science at the UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and teaching while addressing critical national and global challenges in sustainable food systems. We invite dynamic and ambitious scholars with a strong background in applying artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) to complex datasets within agri-food systems. The successful candidate will play a leading role in advancing the School's expertise in agri-food systems modelling, focusing on sustainability and innovation in food production. They will be instrumental in developing a vibrant research agenda, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and making significant contributions to both teaching and student mentorship. This position is aligned with UCD's Strategy to 2030, particularly its pillars of Advancing Research and Innovation and Driving Sustainability. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to UCD's mission of addressing pressing societal challenges through impactful research, teaching, and collaboration. 95 Lecturer/Asst Professor Above the Bar (7943) Salary Scale: €62,855 - €99,533 Per Annum Appointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines. Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 29th August 2025. Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications. Please note: the eRecruitment system only requests the names of two referees. The full list of 3 referees should be included in the text of your application. UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CVs submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned. Note: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow the link; To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register.

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
**We believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams, and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunity fostering an inclusive environment where diversity makes us be outstanding.**
Help us lead one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies. We are a world leader in plasma-derived medicines with a presence in more than 100 countries, and a growing global team of over 20.000 people. That's why we need a _Pharmacovigilance Data Analysis Manager_ like you.
Role Mission: Provide operational support for global pharmacovigilance activities related to Grifols' investigational and marketed products. Ensure high-quality pharmacovigilance deliverables that comply with global regulatory reporting timelines. Manage project implementation and execution of safety systems, including ongoing business support and continuous improvement initiatives. Act as a key liaison with IT system administrators to validate and test system changes, ensuring compliance and alignment with business needs.
**What your responsibilities will be**
+ Lead and coordinate safety data analysis for aggregate reports preparation, signal management and ad hoc requests.
+ Support drug safety systems through business administration tasks, including database configuration updates, submission rules management and testing with regulatory authorities.
+ Serve as a subject matter expert in delivering and evaluating cost-effective, sustainable solutions that meet business requirements.
+ Manage documentation related to PV systems and applications, including SOPs, WPs, user requirements, functional/ technical specifications and process flow diagrams.
+ Drive change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and support the integration of new applications within the PV team.
+ Collect, prioritize and plan system improvements based on user feedback, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
+ Act as the primary PV contact for IT-related PV projects.
+ Drive Innovation through AI in Pharmacovigilance: Stay at the forefront of artificial intelligence advancements to identify and evaluate innovative technologies and processes that can enhance pharmacovigilance operations. This includes proactively assessing AI-driven tools and methodologies to improve signal detection, case processing, data analysis and regulatory compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to pilot and implement solutions that increase efficiency, accuracy, and strategic value in safety monitoring.
**Who you are**
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ You have a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences (pharmacy, nursing, medicine, veterinary, etc) or Bioscience (biochemistry, biotechnology, biology, etc). Additional training and/or experience in bioinformatics/biostatistics or data analysis tools (such as R or Power BI).
+ You have at least 4 years of pharmacovigilance experience including management of pharmacovigilance data bases.
+ You have proven knowledge of Good Pharmacovigilance Practices; existing legislation, regulations, guidelines, medical coding and safety-data administration.
+ You are proficient in Windows and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Word).
+ Familiarity with reporting tools such as Business Objects is strongly preferred.
+ You have knowledge of E2b (R2) and E2b (R3) and to be familiarity with medical terminology, MedDRA, WhoDrug are a plus.
+ You speak fluent Spanish and English.
+ You are proven self-starter with strong work ethic and the ability to exercise good judgment.
+ You must be proactive, results oriented and have strong attention to detail.
+ Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make structured decisions on a routine basis.
+ Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and collaborate with personnel at all levels in a team environment.
+ You possess strong technical writing and communication skills with ability to create and present design proposals, test scripts, execute training sessions and conduct effective meetings.
+ Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to ensure successful completion targeted deadlines.
**What we offer**
It is a brilliant opportunity for you, Grifols is fully aware that its employees are one of its major assets. We are committed to maintaining an atmosphere that encourages all our employees to develop their professional careers in an excellent working environment.
Information about Grifols is available at If you are interested in joining our company and you have what it takes for such an exciting position, then don't hesitate to apply!
We look forward to receiving your application!
**We believe in diverse talent and want to remove any barriers that may hinder your participation. If you require any adjustments in our selection process, please do not hesitate to inform us when applying. We are here to help.**
Grifols is an equal opportunity employer.
**Flexible schedule:** Monday-Thursday 7-10 to 16-19h and Friday 8-15h (with the same flexible start time).
**Benefits package**
**Contract of Employment:** Permanent position
**Flexibility for U Program:** Hybrid
**Location:** Sant Cugat del Vallès (preferably) / Other locations as Los Angeles, Clayton or Dublin will be considered
more about Grifols
**Req ID:** 531655
**Type:** Indefinido tiempo completo
**Job Category:** I + D

**Job Description:**
Hertz is one of the world's largest global mobility organizations and is currently undergoing a major digital transformation. As the operator of the largest electric vehicle (EV) rental fleet, Hertz is combining its brand strength and global fleet management expertise with cutting-edge technology and innovation to redefine the future of travel, mobility, and the automotive industry. Hertz is committed to becoming a key player in the modern mobility ecosystem, with a focus on electrification, shared mobility, and delivering a digital-first customer experience.
As a Data Scientist at Hertz, you'll have the opportunity to work on high-impact strategic initiatives and solve complex challenges using state-of-the-art technologies. You'll play a critical role in enabling and optimizing our digital, connected fleet, pricing, and ridesharing products. This includes fostering collaboration, building partnerships, co-developing innovative solutions, and delivering actionable insights to leadership to inform strategy, surface opportunities, and highlight potential risks. Your work will help drive data-informed decisions across the organization, fuel operational efficiency and revenue growth, and support our broader vision for the future of mobility.
**What You'll Do:**
+ Build and maintain descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive models to optimize existing processes and uncover market opportunities for new products and services.
+ Define and analyse success and performance metrics for current and upcoming business initiatives, with a strong emphasis on A/B testing.
+ Integrate and curate data from a variety of internal and external sources to develop detailed reports, datasets, and advanced analytics that support data-driven decision-making across the business.
+ Use data visualization tools to clearly communicate insights to technical, non-technical, and senior stakeholders.
+ Break down and solve complex business challenges using quantitative and analytical approaches, identifying patterns and correlations within large, complex datasets.
**What We're Looking For:**
+ Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in a data science role.
+ Minimum 2 years of experience with cloud-based big data, machine learning, and analytics technologies - preferably with Databricks.
+ Experience working with Google Tag Manager clickstream data is a strong plus.
+ Proficient in SQL, with experience handling both structured and unstructured data.
+ Strong experience in Python or similar scripting languages.
+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working in agile/scrum environments.
+ Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, with a proven track record of identifying root causes and delivering simple, logical solutions to complex problems.
+ Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate both technical and non-technical information across all levels of the organization.
+ A bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related field.
**What you Get:**
+ Employee Friends & Family rental discount (40% discount for employee & partner; 30% discount for up to 8 additional family/friends).
+ Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
+ 22 days holidays on hire rising to 27 days with service.
+ Occupational Pension Scheme with up to 5% company matched contribution.
+ Life Cover payable at 4 times base salary.
+ Profit Share Scheme.
+ Tuition support plus access to compressive online learning platform.
+ 10 days paid study leave & paid exam leave where exams fall during work hours.
+ Income protection for long term illness.
+ Professional membership fees paid in full annually where membership relates directly to role.
+ Bike to Work & Travel Pass schemes.
+ Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.
+ Occupational Health support.
+ Christmas savings scheme.

**Job Description:**
Hertz is one of the world's largest global mobility organizations and is currently undergoing a major digital transformation. As the operator of the largest electric vehicle (EV) rental fleet, Hertz is combining its brand strength and global fleet management expertise with cutting-edge technology and innovation to redefine the future of travel, mobility, and the automotive industry. Hertz is committed to becoming a key player in the modern mobility ecosystem, with a focus on electrification, shared mobility, and delivering a digital-first customer experience.
As a Data Scientist at Hertz, you'll have the opportunity to work on high-impact strategic initiatives and solve complex challenges using state-of-the-art technologies. You'll play a critical role in enabling and optimizing our digital, connected fleet, pricing, and ridesharing products. This includes fostering collaboration, building partnerships, co-developing innovative solutions, and delivering actionable insights to leadership to inform strategy, surface opportunities, and highlight potential risks. Your work will help drive data-informed decisions across the organization, fuel operational efficiency and revenue growth, and support our broader vision for the future of mobility.
**What You'll Do:**
+ Build and maintain descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive models to optimize existing processes and uncover market opportunities for new products and services.
+ Define and analyse success and performance metrics for current and upcoming business initiatives, with a strong emphasis on A/B testing.
+ Integrate and curate data from a variety of internal and external sources to develop detailed reports, datasets, and advanced analytics that support data-driven decision-making across the business.
+ Use data visualization tools to clearly communicate insights to technical, non-technical, and senior stakeholders.
+ Break down and solve complex business challenges using quantitative and analytical approaches, identifying patterns and correlations within large, complex datasets.
**What We're Looking For:**
+ Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in a data science role.
+ Minimum 2 years of experience with cloud-based big data, machine learning, and analytics technologies - preferably with Databricks.
+ Experience working with Google Tag Manager clickstream data is a strong plus.
+ Proficient in SQL, with experience handling both structured and unstructured data.
+ Strong experience in Python or similar scripting languages.
+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working in agile/scrum environments.
+ Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, with a proven track record of identifying root causes and delivering simple, logical solutions to complex problems.
+ Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate both technical and non-technical information across all levels of the organization.
+ A bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related field.
**What you Get:**
+ Employee Friends & Family rental discount (40% discount for employee & partner; 30% discount for up to 8 additional family/friends).
+ Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
+ 22 days holidays on hire rising to 27 days with service.
+ Occupational Pension Scheme with up to 5% company matched contribution.
+ Life Cover payable at 4 times base salary.
+ Profit Share Scheme.
+ Tuition support plus access to compressive online learning platform.
+ 10 days paid study leave & paid exam leave where exams fall during work hours.
+ Income protection for long term illness.
+ Professional membership fees paid in full annually where membership relates directly to role.
+ Bike to Work & Travel Pass schemes.
+ Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.
+ Occupational Health support.
+ Christmas savings scheme.

**Our Purpose**
_Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential._
**Title and Summary**
Senior Data Scientist
Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Senior Data Scientist to support the development of advanced AI solutions that drive innovation and deliver measurable impact across the business. This role involves supporting complex AI initiatives and architecting scalable machine learning systems. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking and strong leadership capabilities.
Role:
Responsible for developing AI-driven innovative analytical solutions and identifying opportunities to support business and client needs in a quantitative and scalable manner, facilitating informed recommendations and decisions. Activities include designing and deploying machine learning models, building intelligent systems, conducting performance analyses, ad hoc reporting, and AI-powered data visualizations.
In this position, you will:
Support complex initiatives and projects to derive insights and automation from AI models and systems to solve critical business questions
Translate client/stakeholder needs into AI-driven technical solutions in collaboration with internal and external partners and present findings and outcomes to clients/stakeholders
Identify rich data sources and oversee the integration, cleaning, and transformation of datasets to ensure consistency and readiness for AI applications
Deliver high-quality AI solutions and tools within agreed-upon timelines and budget parameters and conducting post-implementation reviews
Guide others to develop sophisticated AI models and engineering solutions (e.g., intelligent agents, recommendation engines, prototypes) utilizing advanced machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI techniques
All about you:
3 to 5 years proven experience leading AI/ML projects from concept to production
Strong proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
Deep understanding of machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and MLOps
Experience with complex neural network architectures and transformer-based models (e.g., BERT, GPT, ViTs) is strongly preferred
Experience with data architecture, model deployment, and performance tuning
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated ability to mentor and grow technical teams
**Corporate Security Responsibility**
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
+ Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
+ Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
+ Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
+ Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.