The Position:We are seeking a talented and experienced Principal Data Scientist with proven expertise in developing oncology-based digital pathology AI models (DPAI) to join our Veracyte's Data Science team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with skilled professionals to drive Veracyte's DPAI-based research program. Successful candidate is expected to lead algorithm development of new diagnostic products based on digital pathology by leveraging one of the world's largest multi-modal oncology databases.
Key Responsibilities: - Develop DPAI models using WSI data to predict clinical outcomes and pathological/morphologic features ensuring their biological explainability, including adapting open-source state-of-the-art AI foundation models to Veracyte's and collaborator
- Identify the correct data sources for developing DPAI models and lead team efforts to obtain annotation or labels for ML development.
- Analyze complex data/ML problems and break them into actionable sub projects or tasks. Coordinate the delegation of tasks to junior team members as technical lead, track progress and ensure correctness of the deliverables.
- Collaborate with both internal and external partners to understand the clinical and business requirements for given products and tailor projects and algorithms accordingly.
- Partner closely with bioinformatics, statistical, and medical experts to document projects, including writing and generating analyses and visualizations for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Lead collaboration within and across teams with the ability to manage project execution and completion.
- Coordinate with both internal and external medical experts to identify critical research questions and datasets that build evidence for the utility of our models.
Who You Are:- PhD in Data Science, Machine Learning, Applied Math or equivalent field.
- 8+ years of experience of data/applied scientist role or equivalent in disease-related field, (cancer preferred).
- Expert in Python or equivalent language for AI/ML development in the context of computer vision / DPAI (this includes data manipulation and preparation).
- Proficient in statistical analysis, especially in survival modelling and hypothesis testing (i.e., multivariate regression modelling with interaction effects).
- Experience working in cloud computing environments (AWS preferred).
- Demonstrated proficiency in summarizing and communicating findings from data, including attention to detail when sharing findings.
- Demonstrated ability to clearly explain AI/ML concepts to both experts and non-experts in text and figures via formal presentations and academic writing.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
- Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving requirements.
- Direct technical leadership and employee management experience, including the ability to break down complex problems into actionable and delegable projects.
- Passionate about data, independently eager to learn, and possesses strong analytical, problem-solving, and story-telling skills.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE (preferred but not required):
- Experience serving as technical leader or manager.
- Proficiency with documentation and submission in regulated diagnostic environments (LDT or IVD).
- Experience working with real world clinical data and evidence.
LOCATION:
- This is a remote friendly position for both US and Canada based candidates.
- On-site desk-space is available in South San Francisco or San Diego.
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For candidates working
remote (US), the range is
$188,000 - $210,000For candidates working in
Canada, the range is:
$160,000 - $182,000The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience, skillset, geographic location, industry, education, etc. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Pay range
$188,000-$210,000 USD
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