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Principal Data Scientist

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Tue, Jul 28, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Seeking a fully remote Principal Data Scientist, the full-time role will lead client-facing analytical projects in drug discovery, translating complex biomedical data into actionable insights while designing and optimizing AI/ML models across diverse healthcare datasets.

Key responsibilities
  • Own end-to-end analytical workstreams across target discovery, patient subtyping, and multimodal data exploration
  • Translate complex data science findings into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership
  • Design, implement, and optimize AI/ML models using diverse healthcare data types, including omics, claims, and EHR
Required qualifications
  • Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a quantitative field such as biology, computer science, or engineering
  • 5+ years of post-graduate experience in life sciences analytics in pharma, biotech, or consulting
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Python with production-quality code experience
  • Hands-on experience with major healthcare data types, particularly omics data
  • Experience applying LLMs or NLP to real analytical workflows in biomedical or clinical contexts

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