Recursion · 2 weeks ago
Senior Computational Biologist - Translational and Clinical Biomarkers
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$152K/yr - $216K/yr
3+ years expRecursion is a clinical stage TechBio company focused on radically improving lives through advanced biology decoding. The Senior Computational Biologist will lead computational efforts in drug development, evaluating therapeutic hypotheses and collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance drug candidates through clinical trials.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyMachine LearningPharmaceuticalSoftwareTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Evaluate the molecular evidence for predictive and PD biomarker hypotheses in translational models and clinical samples (DNA, RNA, ctDNA, and novel exploratory modalities)
Pilot novel methods for patient stratification and indication selection or expansion
Deliver biological insights on therapeutic candidates and disease biology from the analysis of high dimensional (phenomics, transcriptomics, patient-derived) datasets
Present data analysis to decision makers and stakeholders in a clear and compelling way that drives toward getting medicines to patients
Industrialize analysis approaches to not only solve for the current project, but also accelerate future projects and scale the impact that we can have
Collaborate cross-functionally with Recursion’s data science, platform, ML and clinical teams to further advance Recursion’s ability to leverage our own clinical data in meta-analysis, hypothesis generation, and reverse translation
Qualification
Required
PhD in a relevant field (computational biology, systems biology, bioinformatics, cancer biology, immuno-oncology, etc.) with a very strong computational focus and 3+ years of experience in biotech or pharma industry OR MS in a relevant field and 5+ years of experience in biotech or pharma industry solving fundamental problems in oncology or drug discovery
Experience with high dimensional patient biomarker data from clinical trials in oncology
Strong understanding of patient genetics and druggability of disease relevant pathways
Experience applying computational methods (including probabilistic, statistical, and/or machine learning techniques) to analyze and integrate complex biological and/or human clinical data in a high level programming language such as Python or R
Deep expertise in the analysis and data integration of two or more ‘omics data modalities (phenomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, genomics) including experience with matched clinical and molecular patient data
Exceptional data visualization skills
Excellent cross-functional communication skills, including an ability to explain complex scientific concepts to a variety of audiences using a combination of plots, documents, and presentations
Preferred
Experience with late stage drug discovery and IND submission
Experience collaborating cross-functionally with biometrics, statistical sciences and clinical pharmacology departments
Benefits
Annual bonus
Equity compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Recursion
Recursion (NASDAQ: RXRX) is a clinical stage TechBio company leading the space by decoding biology to radically improve lives.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$865.38MKey Investors
NVIDIAKinnevikLeaps by Bayer
2024-06-26Post Ipo Equity· $200M
2023-07-12Post Ipo Equity· $50M
2022-10-25Post Ipo Equity· $150M
Leadership Team
Chris Gibson
Co-Founder and CEO
Ben Mabey
Chief Technology Officer
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