Applied Data Scientist, Regulatory and Statistical
Moffitt Cancer Center
Shape the Future of Predictive Medicine. One-Year Project. Innovators Wanted!
Are you driven by curiosity, energized by ambiguity, and passionate about transforming healthcare? Dr. Ciara Freeman at the esteemed Moffitt Cancer Center is searching for a bold, entrepreneurial-minded Applied Data Scientist – Regulatory and Statistical for a dynamic, one-year project to help build the first regulatory-grade AI models that predict therapy response in multiple myeloma.
You’ll partner with a physician-scientist PI and data-engineering team to prototype, validate, and document predictive models designed for clinical use. This is hands-on translational ML — fast iteration, real impact, auditable results. Your models will form the core of clinically actionable, auditable AI systems that change how we treat cancer.
Ideal Candidate:
- Expert in Python (scikit-learn, XGBoost, PyTorch/TensorFlow).
- Skilled in survival or clinical modeling; thrive where rigor meets speed.
- Startup thinkers with a thirst for discovery
- Individuals who thrive in fast-paced, risk-friendly environments
- Problem solvers who see challenges as opportunities
- Team players eager to see their ideas put into action
Responsibilities:
- Develop and validate multimodal survival and risk-stratification models (clinical + omics + imaging).
- Collaborate with engineers to define and extract features.
- Perform calibration, bias analysis, and explainability (SHAP, PDPs, model cards).
- Translate results into clinician-friendly insights and contribute to IP and regulatory filings.
Credentials & Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative field with seven (7) years of applied statistical or machine learning model development experience in healthcare, biotech, or regulated environments.
- Or PhD with five (5) years of applied statistical or machine learning model development experience in healthcare, biotech, or regulated environments.
- Familiarity with Snowflake or modern data-engineering workflows preferred.
Join a project that’s not just about data – it’s about revolutionizing patient care. Help us bridge the gap between today’s personalized medicine and tomorrow’s predictive breakthroughs.
If you’re ready to take risks, drive results, and change the future of medicine, apply today!
Moffitt Cancer Center proudly stands as a Comprehensive Cancer Center designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the vibrant city of Tampa, Florida. This dynamic city is an exceptional choice for those seeking exciting opportunities in a rapidly growing metropolitan area. With its flourishing economy and rich cultural diversity, the Tampa Bay region masterfully combines urban elegance with breathtaking natural beauty. Discover why countless individuals have chosen to make Tampa their home and experience firsthand what makes it one of the fastest-growing metropolitan cities in the United States.
Full Time
Salary range:
$100,000 – $150,000