Novartis Healthcare

Junior Data Scientist

Job · Full-timeHybridLudhiana, Punjab0–2 years5 openingsImmediate / Rolling

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About this role

Start your professional career with Novartis Healthcare in Ludhiana as a Junior Data Scientist. This full-time role is built for freshers and candidates with 0–2 years of experience who want responsibility and growth from day one. As a Junior Data Scientist, you will work alongside experienced…

Skills you'll use

PythonMachine LearningSQLPandasStatisticsScikit-learnData VisualizationNumPy

What you'll do

Build and evaluate ML models
Clean, explore and engineer features from data
Translate business problems into models
Communicate results to stakeholders
Collaborate with the team, document your work and act on feedback

Who can apply

Bachelor’s degree / diploma in a relevant field (freshers welcome)
Working knowledge of Python, Machine Learning, SQL, Pandas
0–2 years of experience (fresh graduates encouraged to apply)
Strong communication, ownership and a problem-solving mindset
Based in or willing to relocate to Ludhiana, Punjab (or remote where applicable)

Perks & benefits

Health insuranceStructured onboarding & mentorshipLearning & certification supportClear career growth & internal mobilityPaid leavesModern tools & collaborative culture

Interview & selection process

4 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Application Screening — the Novartis Healthcare recruitment team reviews your resume, skills and (where relevant) projects/portfolio for fit with the Junior Data Scientist role in Ludhiana.
2Online Assessment — a timed test covering fundamentals, problem solving and basic Python/Machine Learning/SQL questions.
3Technical / Functional Interview — a discussion of your skills, past work and a hands-on round relevant to Junior Data Scientist.
4Second Interview — a deeper discussion with the team lead / hiring manager on real scenarios and problem solving.
5HR Discussion — a conversation about your goals, availability, expectations and the offer with Novartis Healthcare.

About Novartis Healthcare

Novartis Healthcare is a pharmaceuticals and life sciences organisation with an active presence in India and a track record of hiring and developing young talent. The team believes the best way to grow people is by doing real work, so new joiners are given genuine ownership from the start. Working…

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