About the job
⚡ Head of Machine Learning - Oncology & NLP
🏥 Series C ($175M)
🗺️ New York, USA
💰 Up to $250K base + Bonus + Equity
About Us: We are a leading company that specializes in using artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop advanced diagnostic tools for digital pathology, with a focus on enhancing cancer detection and diagnosis. Their technology aids pathologists by improving the accuracy and efficiency of interpreting medical images, particularly for oncology
.
Role Overview: We are seeking a Director of Machine Learning with extensive experience in biopharma, pharma, and oncology. This leadership role will oversee the development and implementation of advanced ML models, driving innovation in our oncology products with a strong emphasis on NLP technologie
s.
Key Responsibiliti
- es:Lead the design, development, and deployment of machine learning models to support oncology research and product developme
- nt.Heavy emphasis on Machine Learn
- ingOversee NLP initiatives to extract meaningful insights from clinical data, research publications, and other relevant sourc
- es.Manage and mentor a team of data scientists, ML engineers, and NLP experts, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learni
- ng.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including oncologists, software engineers, and product managers, to ensure ML solutions are effectively integrated into our produc
- ts.Stay at the forefront of ML and NLP advancements, particularly in the context of oncology, and apply this knowledge to drive innovati
- on.Develop and execute strategic plans for the ML team, aligning with the company’s overall mission and goa
ls.
Qualificati
- ons:Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related fi
- eld.Extensive experience in the biopharma, pharma, or oncology sectors, with a proven track record of leading ML initiati
- ves.Strong expertise in natural language processing (NLP) and its application in healthcare or life scien
- ces.Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and other relevant ML and NLP framewo
- rks.Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) for deploying ML mod
- els.Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience managing and growing a technical t
- eam.Located in or willing to relocate to New York, NY (preferr
ed).
Bene
- fits:Competitive salary and executive-level bon
- uses.Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insur
- ance.Flexible work environment with remote work opt
- ions.Opportunities for professional development and career advance
- ment.Collaborative and innovative work cul
ture.
