Senior Translational Scientist

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Senior Translational Scientist advancing oncology biomarkers and treatment-response prediction. Translating Bioptimus’ biomedical AI foundation models into patient-care discoveries.

Responsibilities:

  • Investigate clinical, histopathological, and spatial transcriptomics data across the Bioptimus data corpus to study tumor biology
  • Discover novel biomarkers predictive of treatment response or resistance
  • Shape Bioptimus' R&D mission to learn the dynamics of human biology
  • Guide model development and interpretability and design features relevant to clinical outcomes
  • Collaborate with the Clinical Data Manager to keep data linked to intended discoveries
  • Stay up-to-date with oncology and immunology modalities and clinical decision-making developments
  • Present a translational research panel talk to AI researchers and computational biologists
  • Potentially complete a technical assessment
  • Collaborate with hospitals, biobanks, researchers, and engineers globally

Requirements:

  • Advanced clinical/science degree (PhD, PharmD, MD), e.g. in cancer biology, molecular biology, genomics, or a related field; alternatively, MD with a strong oncology background and exposure to computational concepts
  • Strong understanding of cancer biology, tumor evolution, immune microenvironment, therapeutic mechanisms, response/resistance biology, and patient outcomes
  • Solid understanding of clinical trials and oncology drug development
  • Experience analyzing biological samples for biomarker discovery and personalized treatments
  • Excellent communication skills and willingness to work collaboratively with AI researchers and computational biologists
  • Preferably deep expertise in colorectal cancer or lung cancer, with related project experience
  • Familiarity with clinical, medical, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology environments
  • Track record of lead-author publications in cancer biology or oncology at high-impact journals
  • Experience with at least one modality: H&E, bulk-RNAseq, spatial transcriptomics, spatial proteomics, single-cell RNA-seq, or high-content/pooled perturbation screens
  • Ability to leverage Python and reproducible computational workflows to analyze complex, longitudinal clinical datasets
  • Experience or prior knowledge of small molecules, nucleic acids, peptides, enzymes, antibodies, cell therapies, and stem cell treatments
  • Familiarity with clinical trial governance and healthcare policies
  • CV submitted in English

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and equity package
  • Flexible work arrangements, including remote options
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
  • Collaborative and mission-driven work environment