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Data Scientist / Biostatistician

New York, United States

    About the role

    AI-Driven Biotech & Pharma Equity Research

    We are seeking a Data Scientist / Biostatistician to join our biotech and pharmaceutical equity research team. The role will focus on building proprietary AI, machine-learning, and statistical models to predict clinical-trial outcomes and generate differentiated investment insights.

    Responsibilities

    • Build AI and statistical models to predict clinical-trial results, probability of success, regulatory outcomes, and commercial potential.
    • Analyze trial design, endpoints, powering, patient populations, treatment effects, safety, and subgroup data.
    • Use generative AI, LLMs, and natural-language processing to analyze scientific publications, regulatory documents, trial registries, company disclosures, and earnings transcripts.
    • Create automated tools to track pipelines, clinical catalysts, competitive programs, and emerging risks.
    • Convert model outputs and clinical data into clear investment conclusions.
    • Work with research analysts on company forecasts, pipeline valuations, and published research.
    • Validate models and control for bias, overfitting, data leakage, and AI hallucinations.

    Qualifications

    • PhD, MD, or master’s degree preferred in biostatistics, statistics, data science, artificial intelligence, epidemiology, bioinformatics, computational biology, medicine, or a related field.
    • Strong Python or R skills.
    • Experience building machine-learning, predictive, or generative-AI models.
    • Strong knowledge of clinical-trial design and statistical analysis.
    • Ability to explain complex scientific and quantitative findings clearly.
    • Interest in biotechnology, drug development, investing, and financial markets.
    • Equity-research experience is helpful but not required.

    Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $135,000 - $165,000.