Data Scientist

Contract: 12 months
Location: Cork, Ireland (hybrid)
Onsite: 2 days per week in Cork initially, then as required for meetings etc.
Start: February 2026

Overview

We are hiring a Data Scientist to support an established team with our Life Science client, working across multi-source data ingestion and analytics, helping shape and deliver usable datasets and insights to internal stakeholders. This is a hands-on role suited to someone early-career who can ramp quickly and collaborate closely with local stakeholders in Cork.

Key responsibilities

• Support end-to-end data work from generation through integration into a data lake
• Ingest, clean, and consolidate data from multiple sources
• Package and structure datasets so they are usable for teams and downstream consumption
• Apply practical data science techniques to support analysis and decision-making
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and contribute to documentation/knowledge sharing

Required experience & skills

• 2-3 years' experience in a Data Scientist / Analytics / Data-focused role
• Strong Python (or equivalent) for analysis and data handling
• Experience working with structured and semi-structured data from multiple sources
• Familiarity with data lake / data platform concepts (cloud or on-prem)
• Solid communication skills / able to explain findings and approach clearly

Nice to have

• Exposure to life sciences / lab / regulated environments (GxP awareness)
• Experience with modern data tooling (e.g., pipelines/ETL/ELT concepts, SQL, notebooks)
• Experience collaborating with data engineering / platform teams

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com