Scientific AI Platform Lead, Data Science
Advertised by Try&Hire on behalf of a client · Reference TAH-5TP5J
- Discipline
- Machine learning & AI engineer
- Region
- Basel-City, Basel (BS)
- Client
- Pharma & biotech research
- Advertised on
- 30.10.2026
You will build enterprise-grade AI analysis platforms and data products to accelerate drug discovery within a disease-area data science team.
Your tasks
- Translate scientific and operational AI needs into decision-enabling solutions
- Design, build and sustain scalable AI-focused omics pipelines, APIs and data products
- Scale AI workflows using reproducible, transparent, secure and FAIR data practices
- Prioritize resources against evolving research needs
- Establish project evaluation, deployment, lifecycle and governance practices
- Mentor and coach data scientists, engineers and cross-functional teams
- Communicate strategy and results through presentations and technical documentation
What you bring
- PhD in AI/ML, data science/engineering, computational biology, bioinformatics, computer science or related field, or equivalent experience
- MS degree with 5+ years of relevant post-graduate experience also considered
- 3+ years hands-on experience in scientific data science, AI/ML or computational research in biopharma or technology
- Experience building production-grade multimodal data platforms for scientific analysis
- Experience with software or data engineering practices including Python, SQL, version control, testing and cloud platforms
- Experience leading cross-functional science or engineering teams
Conditions
- Workload: 100 %
- Work model: Hybrid
- Option of a permanent position after the assignment if both sides want it
What to expect
- Hybrid work model
- 3–6 months interim, then a permanent position
Technologies
- Python
- SQL
- Pytorch
- Snowflake
- Databricks
- Palantir Foundry
- AWS
How to apply
You apply with your Try&Hire profile: upload your CV, check the details, enter key facts and availability. A short introduction video is optional but helps. Our team will get in touch if your profile fits the assignment.