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

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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.

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