Fully REMOTE Contract
MUST work EST hours
W2 ONLY – not able to sponsor at this time
MUST have:
- Disease onset OR prognostic modeling experience
- Federated ML & Federated Analytics
- Transformer Architectures & Deep Learning
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Principal Data Scientist to lead our efforts in developing advanced predictive models and AI solutions for healthcare. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of machine learning methodologies, a proven track record of delivering impactful data-driven solutions in a real-world setting, and the ability to drive innovation across diverse therapeutic areas.
About you
- PhD or Master’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Biomedical Informatics, Engineering, Physics).
- 8+ years of progressive experience in data science, with a significant portion focused on predictive modeling and advanced analytics in healthcare or life sciences.
- Demonstrated expertise in machine learning algorithms and deep learning architectures, including strong practical experience with transformer models (e.g., BERT).
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and experience with relevant data science libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, XGBoost).
- Experience working with large-scale, real-world healthcare datasets such as claims data, electronic health records (EHR), or clinical trial data.
- Strong understanding of statistical concepts and experimental design.
- Proven ability to lead complex data science projects from conception to deployment, with a focus on delivering measurable business impact.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
With over 26 years of industry experience, SSi People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering an exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long-term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well.
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