Senior Data Scientist, Clinical Pharmacology & Safety Sciences - Cell Therapy
AstraZeneca is looking for a Data Scientist to join CPSS Cell Therapy group. You will lead bioinformatic research efforts with multi-omic data sets from clinical trials. This position is based in Santa Monica, CA and reports to a Senior Scientist.
You Will:
- Develop and implement strategies for integrating multi-omic data sets, including genomics and transcriptomics
- Use machine learning and AI methodologies from multi-omic data sets and derive actionable insights
- Develop AI models and algorithms tailored to our specific research needs
- Communicate technical concepts and results through reports, presentations, and collaborative discussions.
- Stay current with advancements in data integration, AI, and bioinformatics to improve analytical approaches.
- Contribute to the development of analytical models of clinical NGS data.
- Refine existing tools and develop novel methodologies for analyzing NGS data.
- Establish data architecture solutions and bioinformatic analysis pipelines
- Work with team members to build code repository and bioinformatic best practices.
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
- Document methodology and analytical findings.
You Have:
- Eight (8) years of relevant professional or academic experience with a BS/BA, seven (7) years with an MS/MA, or one (1) year with a PhD in data science, computational biology, bioengineering, or a related field.
- A background in NGS workflows and multi-omic data analysis.
- Expertise in bioinformatic and computational biology tools, programming and developing analytical pipelines.
- Experience with programming language, Python and R.
- Experience with cloud computing and high-performance clusters.
- Understanding of basic statistics and applications to biomedical science.
- Experience with single cell data analysis
- Experience in the field of immune-oncology is a plus
- Team-oriented mindset with ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.
- Willingness to accept temporary responsibilities outside of initial job description.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $112,164 to $168,246. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles).
Our Benefits:
A qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
Paid vacation, holidays, and paid leaves
Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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Date Posted
05-Aug-2025Closing Date
11-Aug-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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