Crinetics Pharmaceuticals · 1 day ago
Senior AI/ML Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$126K/yr - $158K/yr
8+ years expCrinetics Pharmaceuticals is a pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, developing therapies for endocrine diseases. They are seeking a highly motivated Senior AI/ML Engineer to drive the adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning across the organization, shaping the AI/ML strategy and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Executive Director of Enterprise Solutions & Innovation to define and execute the company's AI/ML roadmap
Identify and prioritize high-impact use cases across various business functions, including research, clinical development, manufacturing, and commercial operations
Lead the technical evaluation of both internal and external AI/ML solutions
Design, build, and deploy scalable and robust machine learning models on our Azure/Databricks platform
Assess and integrate vendor-provided AI/ML technologies, ensuring they meet our scientific and business requirements
Partner with stakeholders from R&D, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and other departments to understand their needs and translate them into data science questions and solutions
Serve as a subject matter expert on AI/ML, providing guidance and training to colleagues
Work closely with IT and data engineering teams to ensure the availability and quality of data required for AI/ML initiatives
Contribute to the development of our data infrastructure and best practices for data governance and management
Stay abreast of the latest advancements in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data science
Champion a culture of innovation by exploring novel approaches and technologies that can be applied to our business challenges
Qualification
Required
Education: Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Computational Biology, or a related discipline
Experience: 8 years with 3-5 years of hands-on experience in data science and machine learning, with a proven track record of developing and deploying AI/ML models in a corporate environment
Technical Skills: Expert proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R
Technical Skills: Extensive experience with machine learning libraries and frameworks (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of SQL and experience working with relational and non-relational databases
Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with cloud computing platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure and Databricks
Technical Skills: Solid understanding of software engineering best practices, including version control (Git), testing, and CI/CD
Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Soft Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Soft Skills: Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Soft Skills: A strategic mindset and the ability to think creatively and drive innovation
Preferred
Experience in the biopharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
Familiarity with drug discovery and development processes
Experience with life sciences data sources (e.g., genomic data, clinical trial data, real-world evidence)
Knowledge of GxP regulations and experience working in a regulated environment
Benefits
Discretionary annual target bonus
Stock options
ESPP
401k match
Top-notch health insurance plans for employees (and their families) to include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance
20 days of PTO
10 paid holidays
Winter company shutdown
Company
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals
Crinetics is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company that develops therapies for people with rare endocrine diseases.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2BKey Investors
Frazier Healthcare PartnersNational Institutes of HealthPerceptive Advisors
2026-01-06Post Ipo Equity· $349.22M
2024-10-08Post Ipo Equity· $500M
2024-02-28Post Ipo Equity· $350M
Leadership Team
R. Scott Struthers
Founder, CEO
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Alan S. Krasner
Chief Endocrinologist
Recent News
BioWorld Financial Watch
2026-01-15
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