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Vice President, Data Science About the Company Innovative provider of blood tests for precise cancer detection Industry Pharmaceuticals Type Privately Held Founded 2019 Employees 51-200 Categories Biotechnology Health Care Medical Care Academic Research Cancer Awareness Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Computer Science Threat Detection MedTech In-Vitro Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Medicine Chemical Products Information Technology & Services Technology About the Role The Company is seeking a Vice President of Data Science to lead a team in the development of cutting-edge algorithms for the detection of cancer from blood samples. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of the intersection of cancer biology, genetics, genomics, and machine learning, and will be responsible for managing a cross-functional team of data scientists, computational biologists, and bioinformatics engineers. This role requires a PhD (or MS with equivalent experience) in a relevant field, with a strong background in machine learning, AI, and programming, particularly in Python/R with modern ML frameworks. The VP of Data Science will also be expected to have a proven track record in team leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with various teams to advance the company's R&D objectives. Key responsibilities for the Vice President of Data Science include overseeing the development and delivery of machine learning algorithms, collaborating with assay design, laboratory operations, and clinical development teams, and representing the company at external events and strategic meetings. The ideal candidate will have a diverse skill set, including experience in classical and modern machine learning methods, expertise in developing transformer models and neural networks, and a strong publication record in the field. A background in cancer genomics, molecular biology, and experience in biotech, pharma, or diagnostics is preferred. The role demands a decisive, proactive individual with a balance of high IQ and EQ, who is dedicated to the company's mission of serving humanity and improving health outcomes on a global scale. Hiring Manager Title CTO Travel Percent Less than 10% Functions Data Management/Analytics