Data4Cure, Inc. · 3 months ago
Director, Computational Biology and AI
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
8+ years expData4Cure, Inc. is a biomedical AI SaaS company focused on transforming biomedical data and literature into actionable knowledge for drug discovery and precision medicine. They are seeking a Director of Computational Biology and AI to oversee the development of their Biomedical Intelligence Cloud Platform, applying expertise in computational biology, machine learning, and AI to solve key research challenges in pharmaceutical R&D.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceMedical
Responsibilities
Drive the development of new apps and solutions on the company’s SaaS platform, working closely with the product development team and other members of senior leadership
Lead a team of computational biologists and ML/AI data scientists in the development and implementation of novel data analysis models and applications
Work closely with internal and external partners (including our pharma and biotech clients)
Engage with customers to understand their data analysis needs and provide technical support as needed
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field of computational biology, AI and machine learning, and apply new methodologies and techniques to advance the company's research and development efforts
Participate in scientific conferences, workshops, and other industry events to share research findings and promote the company's work
Author and contribute to scientific publications, whitepapers, and technical documentation
Provide input and guidance on data quality control and data governance policies and procedures
Participate in hiring and onboarding new team members, contributing to the company's culture of collaboration and innovation
Qualification
Required
PhD in bioinformatics, computer science or a related discipline
8+ years of experience in computational biology, machine learning / AI, data science or scientific software development with a track record of success in managing and mentoring teams of bioinformatics and data scientists
Strong programming skills in languages such as Python and R
Deep knowledge and experience analyzing large-scale omics and molecular data either in an industry or academia setting
Deep knowledge and experience in computational biology, machine learning and/or AI models and algorithms
Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals and conferences
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Preferred
Expertise in knowledge graphs and knowledge graph AI models
Expertise in training and/or fine-tuning foundation models
Expertise in single-cell, Perturb-seq and/or spatial transcriptomics data analysis
Experience in creating user-facing bioinformatics services and applications analyzing large and/or heterogeneous datasets
Experience with software development for web-based platforms, including front-end and/or back-end development
Familiarity with software engineering practices such as version control, code review, and testing
Familiarity with containerization technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes
Experience in database systems (including SQL, NoSQL and/or graph databases)
Experience with Unix/Linux operating systems
Experience in cloud computing platforms such as AWS or GCP
Benefits
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and leadership
Collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven work environment
Generous PTO
Relocation support for qualified candidates
Company
Data4Cure, Inc.
Data4Cure is a leading biomedical AI company specializing in biology-informed AI tools for semantic data integration, analytics, and knowledge synthesis.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Janusz Dutkowski
Co-founder and CEO
Recent News
2025-04-04
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