Formation Bio

Senior Data Scientist, Medical Imaging

Boston, MA; New York, NY · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$178k-$232kDetected 22 days ago

PythonDeep LearningTensorFlowPyTorchSparkData ScienceNLPComputer VisionClinical TrialsFDA RegulatoryRadiologyResearchLeadershipCommunication

About the role

About Formation Bio Formation Bio is a tech and AI driven pharma company differentiated by radically more efficient drug development.
The company is backed by investors across pharma and tech, including a16z, Sequoia, Sanofi, Thrive Capital, John Doerr, Spark Capital, SV Angel Growth, and others.
In this role, you'll pioneer the application of computer vision and deep learning to medical imaging data (MRI, X-ray, CT, PET) to accelerate clinical trials and improve patient outcomes.

Design and implement automated image processing pipelines for disease detection, segmentation, and quantification across multiple therapeutic areas
Create innovative approaches for longitudinal image analysis to track disease progression and treatment efficacy in clinical trials, incl. AI-based biomarkers and surrogate endpoints
Collaborate with clinical operations to integrate imaging AI solutions into trial protocols and workflows
Partner with regulatory teams to ensure imaging biomarkers and AI models meet FDA standards for clinical trial endpoints
Present imaging insights and model performance to executive leadership and external partners
Formation Bio partners, acquires, or in-licenses drugs from pharma companies, research organizations, and biotechs to develop programs past clinical proof of concept and beyond, ultimately helping to bring new medicines to patients.

Strong communication skills with proven ability to present complex imaging analytics to diverse stakeholders

Experience with regulatory submissions involving imaging endpoints or AI-based image analysis tools
Experience with multi-modal imaging fusion and analysis (combining MRI, CT, PET data)
Knowledge of clinical trial design and experience with imaging core lab operations
Understanding of radiomics and quantitative imaging biomarker development
Experience with 3D image reconstruction and volumetric analysis

Individual compensation is determined by several factors, including role scope, geographic location, and skills & experience.
Your offer will reflect where you fall within the range based on these considerations.
In addition to base salary, we offer equity, comprehensive benefits, and generous perks.
If the posted range doesn't match your expectations, we still encourage you to apply!
Where We Hire Formation Bio is prioritizing hiring in key hubs, primarily the New York City and Boston metro areas, with a hybrid model requiring 3 days per week in office.
Applicants from the Research Triangle (NC) and San Francisco Bay Area may also be considered.

Our Vision for AI in Pharma
PhD in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Physics, or related field with focus on medical imaging
5+ years of post-PhD industry experience developing production-grade AI models for medical imaging applications
Deep expertise in computer vision and deep learning architectures (CNNs, U-Net, Vision Transformers) for medical image analysis
Proven track record with MRI and X-ray image analysis, including hands-on experience with DICOM standards and medical imaging software
Strong programming skills in Python with expertise in PyTorch/TensorFlow and medical imaging libraries
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with radiologists and clinical teams to translate medical insights into technical solutions
Lead the development of advanced deep learning models for medical image analysis, focusing on MRI and X-ray modalities for clinical trial applications
Build scalable infrastructure for processing and analyzing large-scale medical imaging datasets from multi-site clinical trials

Advancements in AI and drug discovery are creating more candidate drugs than the industry can progress because of the high cost and time of clinical trials.
Recognizing that this development bottleneck may ultimately limit the number of new medicines that can reach patients, Formation Bio, founded in 2016 as TrialSpark Inc., has built technology platforms, processes, and capabilities to accelerate all aspects of drug development and clinical trials.

Formation Bio is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Equal Opportunity Formation Bio is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

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