Senior Clinical Data Scientist
unlearnMillbrae (CA)
About the role
Senior Clinical Data Scientist Senior Clinical Data Scientists at Unlearn build world-class data products that underpin advances in machine learning for clinical research. Working in close collaboration with machine learning scientists, engineers, clinical scientists, and product partners, they transform complex clinical data into high-quality, well-understood datasets tailored for modeling and other downstream applications. The role spans multiple disease areas and data sources, requiring strong software practices, careful data curation, and the ability to quickly develop clinical domain expertise. In addition to internal development, Clinical Data Scientists often work in forward-deployed settings, partnering directly with clients to ensure Unlearn's solutions are appropriately tailored to real-world study designs.
Responsibilities:
Transform clinical trial, observational, and electronic health record data into high-quality, well-structured datasets. Evaluate data quality, bias, and limitations and proactively propose mitigation strategies. Analyze longitudinal clinical datasets, developing a strong understanding of outcome measures, biomarkers, and other variables commonly used in clinical research across multiple disease areas. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams of data scientists, machine learning scientists, engineers, and clinicians to design, build, and maintain robust data products grounded in sound data organization, domain knowledge, and careful analysis. Communicate technical findings, data characteristics, and limitations clearly and effectively to both internal partners and external collaborators, including in forward-deployed, client-facing settings.
Requirements:
BS or advanced degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Psychology, Public Health, or related discipline.5+ years of experience wrangling data from disparate sources, data cleaning, and harmonizing datasets for analysis.
Experience working with complex or nuanced datasets.
Fluency in Python and its essential data science tools (numpy, pandas).Demonstrated experience in collaborative software development.
Experience with clinical datasets in applied machine learning applications.
Experience working in multidisciplinary teams that include scientists, engineers, and product management.
Prior experience in forward-deployed, client-facing settings.
Experience in clinical/healthcare data.
Experience with regulatory-facing clinical data standards (e.g., CDISC, ADaM, SDTM).
Benefits & Perks:
- The following benefits and perks are for full time roles only.
- Generous equity participation 100% company-covered medical, dental, & vision insurance plans 401k plan with matching
- Flexible PTO plus company holidays
- Annual company-wide break December 24 through January 1Commuter benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
Unlearn is an equal opportunity employer. At Unlearn, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, because inclusion and diversity are essential to achieving our mission. If you're excited about this role, and your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply nevertheless.
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