Senior Data Scientist

PhaseV

$120K — $150K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Engineering or a related field
  • 3+ years experience in data science or machine learning
  • Practical experience with ML applications in research or industry
  • Strong programming skills in Python; R is a plus
  • Proficient in statistical analysis and machine learning techniques

Responsibilities

  • Implement and optimize ML algorithms for causal applications in clinical trials
  • Collaborate with senior data scientists to enhance analytical platforms
  • Translate complex clinical and biological problems into technical solutions
  • Conduct rigorous statistical analyses of randomized and observational data
  • Develop methods for responder identification and treatment effect estimation
  • Document and present methodologies and findings to stakeholders
  • Contribute to technical discussions and peer code reviews

Benefits

  • Opportunity to join a mission-driven team focused on effective drug development
  • Work with passionate professionals making a real-world impact
  • Tackle complex and diverse challenges pushing the boundaries of research
  • Enjoy a collaborative and dynamic startup culture
  • Access to professional growth and development opportunities
Full Job Description
Position Overview:

We are seeking a talented Data Scientist to join our team of researchers. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in machine learning and statistics with an interest in causal inference. A couple of recent preprints we've released to get a sense of the challenges:
  • Robust CATE Estimation Using Novel Ensemble Methods. (https://arxiv.org/abs/2407.03690)

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Development:
  • Implement and optimize ML algorithms, with a focus on causal ML applications in clinical trials
  • Collaborate with senior data scientists to develop and improve our analytical platforms
  • Work alongside clinical and biological experts to translate complex problems into technical solutions

Research & Analysis:
  • Conduct rigorous statistical analyses of both randomized and observational data
  • Develop and validate methods for responder identification and treatment effect estimation
  • Document and present methodologies and results for internal and external stakeholders

Collaboration:
  • Work cross-functionally with engineering and product teams
  • Contribute to technical discussions and peer code reviews
  • Support the preparation of technical documentation and research papers


Qualifications:

Education:
  • Master's in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Engineering or a related field
  • Ph.D. is an advantage but not required

Experience:
  • 3+ years of experience in data science or machine learning roles
  • Experience with ML in a practical research or industry setting
  • Background in statistical modeling and analysis

Skills:
  • Strong programming skills in Python (R in addition - an advantage)
  • Proficiency in statistical analysis and machine learning
  • Experience with data visualization and communication of technical concepts
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred:
  • Familiarity with causal inference concepts
  • Experience in healthcare or biotech industry
  • Experience with large-scale data processing


What We Offer:
  • Join us on a mission to bring more effective drugs to more patients.
  • The opportunity to work with an amazing team passionate about making a real-world impact.
  • Extremely hard and diverse problem setting, in which the team is pushing the envelope.
  • A collaborative and dynamic startup environment.
  • Professional growth and development opportunities.

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