Senior Machine Learning Engineer I

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.
 
At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

Parexel is in the business of improving the world’s health. We do this by providing a suite of biopharmaceutical services that help clients across the globe transform scientific discoveries into new treatments.  We believe in our values, Patients First, Quality, Respect, Empowerment & Accountability.

This role will work within our AI Labs’ department which is an innovative team that will build and deploy leading AI-driven solutions to improve workflows common across both Parexel and the life sciences industry. The team partner and support the business in building best-in-class AI-driven solutions when nothing suitable exists.

This role is to be based in Poland and can be fully home based (you can be located anywhere in Poland). You will be working in an innovative and collaborative environment with international peers, colleagues and a supportive manager.

As the Senior Machine Learning (ML) Engineer I you will demonstrate mastery of advanced ML techniques and their application in complex, real-world scenarios. You will lead architectural decisions for ML systems, independently execute large-scale projects, and drive innovation within your team. As an expert in your field you will contribute significantly to strategic decision-making, mentor junior team members, and often represent the department through external presentations, publications, or industry collaborations.

Key Accountabilities: 

ML and Natural Language Processing (NLP) Technology 

• Leverage proprietary technology stack to build custom machine learning models.

• Design, implement, and document new ML/NLP modeling techniques and strategies.

• Develop Back-end / server-side software to support AI solution development and serving.

• Build internal frameworks, libraries, and infrastructure to improve machine learning and NLP capabilities to allow for rapid prototyping and new product delivery.

• Review and adapt recent research in ML and NLP into prototypes and production solutions.

• Review and improve the code of other engineers to enhance ML quality and security.

Applied ML POCs and Experimentation 

• Understand business needs and user workflows and interpret in the context of potential AI solutions.

• Develop custom models and AI/NLP solutions to address business needs.

• Lead experiment and evaluation design based on well-founded best practices in machine learning to ensure safe, effective, and principled AI development practices.

• Carry out AI solution prototyping and experimentation.

AI-based Production Solutions 

• Collaborate with Product to define and implement features to satisfy customer requirements.

• Partner with application engineering to build high quality AI-based production software. 

• Participate in planning and check-in meetings to identify customer needs, potential roadblocks and solutions and support the software solution lifecycle from an AI perspective.

AI Expertise, Education, and Advocacy 

• Contribute to establishing standards of practice in applied ML/AI to the life sciences industry.

• Create educational content for the AI Center of Excellence and other contexts to improve AI literacy and guide appropriate AI usage and communication across the company.

• Act as an AI expert advisor across Parexel on behalf of AI Labs 

Education: 

• Educated to Master’s or PhD level in engineering or computer science with a focus on Machine Learning (and NLP) or other equivalent qualification/experience. 

Skills:

• Excellent CS fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems.

• Deep Python experience .

• Deep understanding of Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Deep Learning, (building and deploying NLP systems).

• Theoretical and practical proficiency in probability, statistical NLP algorithms, and modern ML technologies, including: transformers, graphical models, information retrieval techniques, LLMs, time series models, Reinforcement Learning, etc

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including in the contexts of project leadership and mentorship.

• A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning .

• Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail .

• Willingness to work in a team environment and to value the importance of teamwork.  Willingness to work in a matrix environment with a variety of nontechnical stakeholders and technical collaborators to target and deliver impact. . 

Knowledge and Experience:  

• Strong previous NLP Engineer or Machine Learning Engineer experience working in a commercial environment is essential.

• Advanced level experience with the following tools: Git, Github, scientific computing packages (pytorch, numpy, tensorflow), AWS or Azure cloud platforms, JIRA, Confluence, Docker. 

• High level expertise in the use of Python is essential.

• Experience producing high quality code in a shared context 

• Up to date with state of the art in Machine Learning (and NLP techniques/models).

• Experience conducting and publishing research in Machine Learning/AI(NLP) is preferred. 

• Advanced experience building medium/large ML projects, including owning major deliverables and contributing to ideation and design in a professional engineering context.

In return we will be able to offer you a structured career pathway and encouragement to develop within the role including awareness and understanding of the industry.  You will be well supported and for your hard work you will be rewarded with a competitive base salary as well as a benefits package including holiday, healthcare as well as other benefits that you would expect with a top company in the CRO Industry.

Apply today to begin your Parexel journey!

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