Job Title:
Principal ML / AI Research Scientist
Location:
San Francisco, California (Hybrid)
Salary:
€300,000-€500,000 + Benefits
About the Company:
Join an AI-driven biotech company at the forefront of revolutionising healthcare and life sciences.
Job Overview:
Lead cutting-edge AI and machine learning initiatives in the biotechnology space, playing a pivotal role in shaping the AI strategy, driving research, and developing novel AI models that address complex problems in drug discovery, genomics, and personalised medicine.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of data scientists and ML engineers to design and implement AI-driven solutions.
- Drive the AI/ML roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and emerging technologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., software engineers, domain scientists, and stakeholders) to integrate AI solutions into product pipelines.
- Conduct advanced research in AI/ML methods, including supervised, unsupervised, reinforcement learning, and generative models.
- Develop and deploy scalable ML models for large datasets, particularly in the areas of genomics, drug discovery, and healthcare applications.
- Investigate new areas in deep learning, natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, and other AI methodologies to stay at the forefront of the field.
- Lead the end-to-end development and deployment of machine learning pipelines, including model training, optimisation, testing, and monitoring.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior scientists and data engineers.
- Collaborate with external partners, universities, and industry experts to foster innovation and leverage the latest advancements in AI.
Qualifications and Skills:
- PhD in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in AI/ML, with a demonstrated track record in leading AI research projects or teams.
- Expertise in ML algorithms, deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), and large-scale data management.
- Experience applying AI to biological or healthcare problems (drug discovery, genomics) is a strong plus.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with performance bonuses.
- Access to cutting-edge AI tools and collaboration with top researchers.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, pension, and stock options.
