Zürich based - Senior Consultant, AI/ML

<p>We are looking for ambitious and passionate AI/ML Senior Consultants to join&nbsp;<strong>our fast-growing Zürich office</strong> and help develop AI-driven solutions. You will work on building machine learning models, generative AI applications, and automation tools to address key challenges in direct tandem with our healthcare &amp; life sciences clients.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About the job</strong></span></p> <p>Do you want to be part of an exciting journey where you will get plenty of responsibility and influence? Then you need to read on!</p> <p>Being an AI/ML Consultant at Intellishore, you will get to shape and implement technology as well as business solutions to deliver value at our new Intellishore office in Zürich. You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in some of the most exciting technologies while gaining an in-depth understanding of specific business challenges through close collaboration with your dedicated Intellishore project team and clients.</p> <p>Additionally, by joining Intellishore in Zürich, you will&nbsp;<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">have a&nbsp;<strong>unique opportunity to influence and shape the development and commercial growth of Intellishore CH</strong> within a highly entrepreneurial and flexible setup, while benefiting from</span>&nbsp;the backing of a family of over 80 Intellishorians in Denmark.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Who is Intellishore?</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/intellishore/?originalSubdomain=dk">Intellishore</a> is an advanced analytics, AI, and strategy consultancy <strong>founded in 2013</strong> to provide healthcare &amp; life sciences clients with a seamless combination of&nbsp;<strong>strategic and technical</strong> expertise. Today, we are more than 80 skilled, entrepreneurial, and passionate employees from many different backgrounds: data engineering, economics, business, marketing, and data science. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/intellishore-ch/about/?viewAsMember=true">Intellishore CH</a> is our <strong>new entity in Zürich,</strong> focused on empowering&nbsp;<strong>pharmaceutical </strong>companies to realize their&nbsp;<strong>AI</strong> aspirations. We deliver solutions across the value chain - no project is the same, and the energy is high.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What are we looking for in an AI/ML Senior Consultant?</strong></span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced </span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">AI Consultant </span></strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">to drive the design, development, and deployment of&nbsp;</span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">data science, machine learning, and AI solutions</span></strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> at scale. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise and proven consulting capabilities to guide and support teams in delivering innovative solutions that drive business value.</span></p> <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Experience in the </span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">pharmaceutical or life sciences industry</span></strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> is a strong plus, as many of our use cases involve HCP engagement, clinical development process optimization, real-world evidence, patient outcomes, and commercial analytics. Also, hands-on experience with MLOps and the launch of AI/ML solutions to production in real-world environments using cloud technologies is a big plus.</span></p> <p><br>At Intellishore, we are what you might call ‘agnostic,’ meaning we act as an objective technology partner, implementing only tailored and best-fit solutions for our clients. Therefore, you should be open-minded and curious to learn new technologies.<br><br>Ideally, you match all or most of the following attributes:</p> <ul> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Educational background within </span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, or related field</span></strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">.</span></li> <li>Solid grasp of statistics foundations.</li> <li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">3+ years of experience</span></strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> in data science, machine learning, or AI solution delivery - preferably from consulting.</span></li> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Proficiency in </span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Python</span></strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> and associated data science/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Pandas).</span></li> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Hands-on experience with </span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">cloud platforms</span></strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> (Azure, AWS, GCP, Databricks) for building and deploying AI solutions.</span></li> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Experience in implementing </span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">ML solutions at scale in the cloud</span></strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">, covering the full lifecycle: data ingestion, model development, training, deployment, monitoring, retraining, and governance.</span></li> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Knowledge of </span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">MLOps practices</span></strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">, including CI/CD, automation, monitoring, and retraining strategies.</span></li> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and strategic understanding.</span></li> <li>Familiarity with LLMs, vector databases, and RAG techniques.</li> <li>Fluency in English, German, or French in addition would be a plus.</li> <li>Availability for on-site presence in Zürich.</li> </ul> <p><em>But do not worry about whether you have too much or too little experience. We are always looking for curious and passionate individuals to join our team, and your title will reflect your level of seniority and expertise.</em></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Preferred Qualifications</span></strong></span></h2> <ul> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Experience working in or with the </span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">pharmaceutical/healthcare industry</span></strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> (clinical, medical, commercial, or supply chain use cases).</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What will be your key responsibilities?</strong></span></em></p> <p>Intellishore is a cross-functional consultancy where you will represent the data science competencies. Here you will be responsible for (among other things):</p> <ul> <li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Project Delivery &amp; Strategy</span></strong> <ul> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Drive projects with a small cross-functional team (data scientists, ML engineers, and strategy consultants)</span></li> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Partner with stakeholders to identify business opportunities where advanced analytics and AI can deliver measurable impact.</span></li> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Define best practices for delivering scalable AI solutions across the entire lifecycle, from experimentation to production.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Solution Development &amp; Deployment</span></strong> <ul> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Design and implement machine learning and AI models using </span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Python</span></strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> and modern ML libraries.</span></li> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Oversee deployment of solutions in </span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">cloud environments</span></strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> (Azure, AWS, GCP, or Databricks) with a focus on scalability and reliability.</span></li> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Ensure solutions are production-ready, secure, and compliant with industry standard</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">s.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">MLOps &amp; Lifecycle Management</span></strong> <ul> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Build and maintain </span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">end-to-end MLOps pipelines</span></strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> including CI/CD automation, model versioning, performance monitoring, and retraining workflows.</span></li> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Implement </span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">data&nbsp;</span></strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true"><strong>and model drift detection</strong> strategies, along with automated retraining triggers.</span></li> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Establish best practices for monitoring, alerting, and continuous improvement of production ML systems.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Innovation &amp; Upskilling</span></strong> <ul> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Stay ahead of industry trends in AI/ML, cloud platforms, and automation frameworks.</span></li> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Drive adoption of emerging technologies to enhance model accuracy, speed, and business applicability.</span></li> <li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Cultivate a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the AI team.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p class="tools-module__title reveal" data-sr-id="2">&nbsp;</p> <p class="tools-module__title reveal" data-sr-id="2"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What can we offer you?</strong></span></p> <p><strong>1 | Challenging projects</strong></p> <p>Exciting and challenging project roles in strategic &amp; technical AI projects</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>2 | Entrepreneurial work environment</strong></p> <p>A highly entrepreneurial work environment with ambitious and innovative colleagues focused on rapidly growing the Intellishore CH business</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>3 | Influence</strong></p> <p>Unique opportunity for influencing and directing Intellishore CH's market position, commercial growth, and strategic journey</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>4 | Strategic seminars</strong></p> <p>A yearly strategic seminar where all Intellishorians across locations spend time strategizing and team-building (in previous years, we've been to South Africa, Japan, India, China, Dubai, Iceland, Germany, and Italy)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>5 | Sustainable consulting</strong></p> <p>A consulting career with high levels of flexibility, allowing for work-life balance</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>6 | Exciting growth journey</strong></p> <p>We are on a mission to redefine the world of AI consulting, and we are constantly expanding our reach</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>"At Intellishore, we work with a principle of always choosing the best person for the job - disregarding seniority and titles. In practice, this means that you will have a major influence on what you'll be doing on a day-to-day basis as well as the level of responsibility you will have."</em></p> <p>Mikkel Møller Andersen</p> <p>Managing Director, Intellishore CH</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="textseperated-module__headline"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Apply now</strong></span></p> <p>If you are interested in applying for this position, fill out the application form. Please <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>attach a short, customized motivational letter for this opportunity (generic letters may be overlooked)</strong></span>. Applicants will be invited to interviews on a rolling basis.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="ui-provider gp b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak">At the moment, we are only accepting applications from applicants in Switzerland</span></span></p>