Principal Data Scientist
$188,000–$210,000 year
On-siteSan Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Develop DPAI models using whole-slide image data to predict clinical outcomes and pathological features, ensuring biological explainability by adapting open-source AI foundation models. Identify data sources for model development and lead team efforts to obtain necessary annotations and labels. Analyze complex data and ML problems by breaking them into actionable sub-projects, delegating tasks to junior members, and tracking deliverables. Collaborate with internal and external partners to tailor algorithms based on clinical requirements and coordinate with bioinformatics and medical experts to document projects for peer-reviewed publication. Lead collaboration across teams to manage project execution and completion while identifying critical research questions and datasets to build evidence for model utility.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Remote friendly position for both US and Canada based candidates
- On-site desk-space is available in South San Francisco or San Diego
Desired Qualifications
- 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
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