Senior Data Scientist

We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join our team and play a pivotal role in the advancement of biomarker discovery and translational research.
As part of an innovative organization, the ideal candidate will utilize their expertise in biology, clinical trial analysis, statistics, and bioinformatics to enhance our platform's capability, providing actionable insights that directly contribute to oncology drug development and improved patient outcomes.

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Responsibilities

• Apply molecular biology, clinical trial analysis, bioinformatics, and statistics knowledge to develop advanced biomarker analysis pipelines
• Enhance and maintain computational pipelines using Python, Nextflow, and SQL databases
• Deliver scientific results in formats tailored for intuitive comprehension
• Collaborate with biologists, bioinformaticians, statisticians, and engineers to tailor computational methods to clinical and biological requirements
• Effectively communicate methodologies and outcomes to a diverse audience
• Use AI and prompt engineering to further biomarker discovery efforts
• Implement adaptable AI solutions for computational problems
• Ensure computational and statistical approaches are sound, reproducible, and uphold scientific rigor
• Continuously expand knowledge to stay at the forefront of computational biology, AI, and translational research

• Bachelor's and advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in bioinformatics, computational biology, statistics, or a related discipline with a solid academic background
• 3+ years of problem-solving experience in bioinformatics and data science specific to biomarker development
• An established background in clinical trial data analysis
• Proficiency in statistical methods and machine learning techniques, including survival analysis, Random Forest, and Gradient Boosting
• Skills in Python and SQL are mandatory, with some familiarity with Nextflow
• Demonstrated ability to develop automated data analysis workflows
• Strong competencies in data integration and data wrangling
• Fluent English communication skills at a B2+ level

• Proven ability to innovate using AI technologies
• Capacity to lead multidisciplinary project teams
• Experience with Amazon Web Services

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn