Global information and analytics leader Elsevier is hiring a Senior Life Science Expert – Data & AI in India. This exciting opportunity allows professionals with strong expertise in bioinformatics, pharmacology, cheminformatics, or life sciences data to contribute to AI-powered scientific solutions.
The role focuses on evaluating life sciences data used in artificial intelligence systems, ensuring that AI outputs align with scientific standards, drug discovery workflows, and regulatory expectations. Professionals will collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and product teams to enhance the quality and reliability of AI-driven healthcare tools.
This position is ideal for candidates passionate about AI in healthcare, scientific data evaluation, and life sciences analytics.
Job Details
Position: Senior Life Science Expert – Data & AI
Company: Elsevier
Job Type: Full-time
Location: India (Remote / Hybrid options)
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Life Science Expert – Data & AI will support the development and evaluation of AI-powered life sciences platforms.
Key responsibilities include:
- Apply life sciences expertise to define success criteria for AI-driven scientific solutions
- Design evaluation metrics for AI models used in drug discovery, development, and regulatory science
- Collaborate with data science and engineering teams to understand AI data flows and system architecture
- Provide domain expertise for prompt engineering and structured data retrieval
- Conduct manual and automated evaluations of AI outputs to ensure scientific accuracy
- Translate evaluation findings into clear recommendations for product and engineering teams
- Support development of scientific use cases for AI in pharma and healthcare research
Eligibility & Qualifications
Candidates applying for the Senior Life Science Expert – Data & AI job in India should meet the following criteria:
Educational Qualification
- Advanced degree in Life Sciences such as:
- Bioinformatics
- Cheminformatics
- Biochemistry
- Pharmacology
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Computational Biology
Experience Requirements
- Experience evaluating AI models, algorithm outputs, or data-driven systems using scientific datasets
- Knowledge of life sciences data structures, taxonomies, or scientific databases
- Familiarity with data pipelines, APIs, and GitHub workflows
- Strong analytical and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Preferred Skills
Professionals with the following expertise will have an advantage:
- AI applications in drug discovery and biomedical research
- Scientific data evaluation and algorithm validation
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical R&D pipelines
- Experience working with structured scientific databases
- Collaboration with data science teams and product development teams
Salary & Benefits
Elsevier offers competitive compensation and comprehensive employee benefits.
Estimated Salary (India): ₹22 LPA – ₹35 LPA
Key benefits include:
- Comprehensive health insurance for employees and family
- Group life insurance and accident coverage
- Flexible hybrid and remote working arrangements
- Employee assistance programs
- Maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
- Long-service awards and recognition programs
- Paid leaves including casual, sick, privilege, and public holidays
- Medical screening and wellness initiatives
These benefits support both professional growth and work-life balance.
Why Join Elsevier?
Elsevier is a global leader in information analytics, scientific publishing, and healthcare research platforms.
The organization works with researchers, clinicians, and institutions worldwide to improve science, healthcare outcomes, and medical education through advanced data analytics and AI technologies.
Working at Elsevier means contributing to solutions that support drug discovery, scientific research, and healthcare innovation globally.
How to Apply
