Staff Data Scientist, Life Sciences AI

Job Description

Job Description

At IMO Health, a core team of software developers, data scientists, and domain experts combine computer science, healthcare, and life sciences expertise to help professionals access high-quality health information quickly and easily. We need a  Staff Data Scientist, Life Sciences AI  with a strong background in building and maintaining AI-driven solutions to join this team!

In this role, you will design, develop, and optimize machine learning models for real-world  life sciences  and healthcare applications. You will work with large, complex datasets, apply cutting-edge machine learning and natural language processing (NLP) techniques, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into our products.

A successful candidate will have experience in end-to-end machine learning model development—from data preprocessing and feature engineering to model training, evaluation, and deployment in production environments. You should be comfortable with cloud-based AI infrastructure, scalable ML pipelines, and best practices in MLOps.

Join our growing Data Science & Analytics department as a  Staff Data Scientist, Life Sciences AI  to drive AI-powered innovation that advances biomedical research, clinical development, and real-world evidence.

WHAT YOU'LL DO :

• Leverage machine learning, deep learning, prompt engineering and data mining technologies to develop AI-driven solutions for healthcare and life sciences.
• Collaborate with domain experts to ensure the relevance and accuracy of data-driven insights.
• Ensure data privacy and security compliance in all data handling and processing activities.
• Evaluate and implement feedback mechanisms to improve AI solutions.
• Develop knowledge graphs and structured data representations to enhance AI-powered insights.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines, integrating multiple data sources, including warehoused and pre-modeled data.
• Interpret and communicate insights and findings through reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Follow software engineering best practices to write clean, reliable, and testable code, supporting rapid delivery via CI / CD and automated deployments.
• Explore new technologies, proof-of-concepts (PoCs), and technical roadmaps.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align AI / ML solutions with business needs.
• Estimate technical work for product requests, assisting in roadmap planning and prioritization.
• Champion adherence to technical standards and ensure alignment with architectural direction.
• Identify, track, and minimize technical debt within the team.
• Drive and coordinate incident resolution, root cause analysis, and preventive action implementation.
• Mentor team members, fostering technical growth and skill development in machine learning, NLP, Computer Vision, and AI research.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, staying up to date on AI technologies, and analytics tools, and industry best practices.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED :

Compensation at IMO Health is determined by job level, role requirements, and each candidate’s experience, skills, and location. The listed base pay represents the target for new hires with individual compensation varying accordingly. These figures exclude potential bonuses, equity, or sales incentives, which may also be part of the total compensation package. Our recruiter will provide additional details during the hiring process.

IMO Health also offers a comprehensive benefits package. To learn more, please visit IMO Health’s Careers Page.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.