Senior Data Scientist, Clinical Pharmacology & Safety Sciences

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 with BS/BA, or seven (7) years with MS/MA, or a one (1) year with PhD in data science, computational biology, bioengineering, or a related field with relevant post-graduate experience.
• 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

09-May-2025

Closing Date

22-May-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.