Senior Data Scientist - Translational Medicine and Biomarker

BioTalent
Birmingham
1 year ago
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Biotalent is partnering with an innovative and well-established biotechnology company specialising in cancer research. We are seeking an experienced Data Scientist with a strong background in clinical data analysis and bioinformatics.


This senior, standalone role is part of a multidisciplinary team. You will have the opportunity to remain hands-on while making key decisions on best practices, serving as the sole expert for Europe.


This role can be based anywhere in the UK.*This is a full-time 1 Year FTC*


What You’ll Do:As the Senior Translational Medicine and Biomarker Data Scientist, you will:

  • Design and perform biomarker analyses in clinical trials, integrating complex datasets.
  • Collaborate with the Translational Medicine and R&D team to develop data analysis strategies.
  • Analyze pre-clinical and clinical data (e.g., genomics, proteomics).


Who You Are:

  • Education:PhD in life sciences, bioinformatics, biostatistics, or a related field.
  • Experience:Proven experience in bioinformatics and biostatistics, with expertise in R programming and clinical data analysis in the Biotech or Pharma space.

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