We are looking for a highly skilled and ambitious Manager to join our data science team. The ideal candidate have a solid experience in data science/statistics and team management.

About the role

As Head of the data science team, you will be managing various data mining and and data modelling for our customers as well as for internal developments. You will be in charge of implementing new workflows and procedures for data analysis. The mission will be focused on viral vector and payload design for gene and cell therapy development.

You will also contribute to the development of new features and applications of WhiteLab Genomics’ gene and cell therapy platform, aiming at providing R&D researchers from pharma and biotechnology companies with specialized and optimized AI solutions for gene and cell therapy discovery and design.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES

• Lead, manage, and make grow a team of data scientists within a highly impactful computational group
• Act as a subject matter expert for AI-based solutions, driving the development of WhiteLab Genomics’ gene therapy modelling roadmap
• Develop scalable computational data analyses systems for gene therapy datasets
• Provide expert knowledge and align computational activities within R&D, including internal and external collaborations
• Lead and support new business initiatives, working with Business Development and the Executive Leadership Team to achieve key program objectives
• Follow the latest advances in the field, proactively evaluating new technologies, and establishing external collaborations where appropriate
• May contribute to scientific literature review and scientific papers/posters writing

ABOUT YOU

• Master / Engineer / PhD
• at least 4+ years of experience (applied biology solution is a plus)

Required skills

• Extensive knowledge of Python (or similar) and Data Mining
• Extensive knowledge in implementation of Machine Learning frameworks (classical ML), deep learning (PyTorch, Tensorflow), graph deep learning, statistics
• Experience in analysis of large, complex data as well as statistical modelling
• Proficiency with Git workflow and development with best coding practices
• Experience with Graph knowledge database
• Knowledge in the field of system and/or molecular biology
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Fluent in English (French is a plus)

Bonus skills

• MLOps: notions of model deployment is a plus
• Experience with Elasticsearch is a plus
• Knowledge of NLP pipeline

WhiteLab Genomics is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability status or any other basis under applicable law.