Principal AI/ML Methodologist – Clinical Development

UCB; Brussel; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB is looking for a Principal Computational Methodologist to join the Advanced Methods and Data Science team in Brussels, Belgium. The successful candidate will lead AI and machine learning initiatives to support clinical development and help build scalable tools. A PhD in Statistics or a related field and experience in pharma are essential.

This role requires expertise in programming languages such as Python and R, as well as a strong understanding of machine learning methodologies. UCB offers a collaborative and diverse working environment, and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant scientific field.
• Experience in industry, preferably in pharma or data-focused environments.
• Ability to program in Python or R.
• Understanding of various machine learning methods and their applications.
• Experience with reproducible research and software development.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI and machine learning projects for clinical development.
• Design and test deep learning models for various types of data.
• Develop AI applications using foundation and large language models.
• Conduct reproducible AI experiments to produce scientific results.
• Mentor colleagues and represent the team through publications.

Skills

Python programming

R programming

Deep learning methods

Machine learning infrastructure

Collaborative teamwork

Education

PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Linux

HPC environments

Job description

UCB is looking for a Principal Computational Methodologist to join the Advanced Methods and Data Science team in Brussels, Belgium. The successful candidate will lead AI and machine learning initiatives to support clinical development and help build scalable tools. A PhD in Statistics or a related field and experience in pharma are essential.

This role requires expertise in programming languages such as Python and R, as well as a strong understanding of machine learning methodologies. UCB offers a collaborative and diverse working environment, and is an equal opportunity employer.