Senior Technical Project Manager, Machine Learning Science

Deep Genomics; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Deep Genomics is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to spearhead machine learning projects that advance drug discovery and genomic research. This role involves coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to drive project execution and innovation. A robust background in project management and familiarity with machine learning is essential for success in this fast-paced, research-driven environment.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation with stock ownership

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage

Flexible work environment

Maternity and parental leave top-up

Learning and development budget

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Technical Project Management.
• Experience with ML or Data Science teams; familiarity with the ML lifecycle.
• Exceptional organizational skills and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of ML projects with R&D and strategic partners.
• Drive project planning with stakeholders; define goals and resources.
• Facilitate collaboration across technical and scientific teams.

Skills

Project Management

Machine Learning

Communication

Agile Methodologies

Strategic Thinking

Education

PMP Certification

Background in Biology or Genetics

Tools

MLflow

Kubeflow

GCP

Job description

Deep Genomics is at the forefront of using artificial intelligence to transform drug discovery. Our proprietary AI platform decodes the complexity of genome biology to identify novel drug targets mechanisms and genetic medicines inaccessible through traditional methods. We co-develop drug programs and AI models with partners and internally and pursue major technology builds with pharmaceutical partners. With expertise spanning machine learning bioinformatics data science engineering and drug development our multidisciplinary team located in Toronto Cambridge MA and select other sites is revolutionizing how new medicines are created.

Where You Fit In

As a Senior Technical Project Manager on the Machine Learning Science (ML Science) team you will lead the execution of complex cross-functional projects at the intersection of machine learning genome biology and drug discovery. Youll play a pivotal role in helping our teams build and deploy ML models that enable key scientific breakthroughs in target identification molecule design and therapeutic optimization.

Youll partner closely with a broad range of stakeholders including ML Scientists Bioinformaticians Statistical Geneticists Experimental Biologists Product Managers Engineers and Leadership to ensure ML projects are well-scoped prioritized and delivered effectively. These initiatives span internal model development and high-impact external collaborations including pharmaceutical partnerships and require tight coordination across both technical and scientific teams.

You will report to the Chief Innovation Officer Brendan Frey and work with teams across Machine Learning Target Identification Engineering Platform Biology Platform Technology Platform Chemistry Legal Drug Discovery and Alliances & Partnerships to drive the successful execution of our ML development goals. This hybrid role is based in Toronto and candidates must be located in or able to relocate to Toronto or the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning execution and delivery of machine learning projects across internal R&D and strategic partnerships.
• Drive quarterly and yearly project planning with ML Scientists and cross-functional stakeholders; define clear goals outcomes timelines and resource needs.
• Establish and maintain robust project management practices tailored to agile iterative ML workflows.
• Track progress across multiple concurrent initiatives; identify risks and proactively remove blockers to keep teams on track.
• Facilitate strong collaboration across research engineering and external partner teams.
• Ensure clear timely communication of project status milestones and risks to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage and facilitate strategic collaborations with external partners ensuring alignment execution and progress on ML and data-driven initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Technical Project Management including leading complex multi-stakeholder projects from planning through execution.
• Proven experience working with ML or Data Science teams; familiarity with the ML lifecycle including model training evaluation and deployment.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills with experience engaging stakeholders from engineering research and leadership.
• Experience working in agile cross-functional teams.
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced research-driven environment where priorities evolve based on new data and discovery.
• Strategic thinking and attention to detail; capable of zooming in and out as needed to support tactical execution and high-level planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification or equivalent.
• Background in biology genomics or computational sciences.
• Prior experience working in biotech life sciences or scientific R&D settings.
• Familiarity with ML tools (e.g. MLflow Kubeflow) and cloud platforms (e.g. GCP).

What We Offer

• A collaborative and innovative environment at the frontier of computational biology machine learning and drug discovery.
• Highly competitive compensation including meaningful stock ownership.
• Comprehensive benefits - including health vision and dental coverage for employees and families employee and family assistance program.
• Flexible work environment - including flexible hours extended long weekends holiday shutdown unlimited personal days.
• Maternity and parental leave top-up coverage as well as new parent paid time off.
• Focus on learning and growth for all employees - learning and development budget & lunch and learns.
• Facilities located in the heart of Toronto - the epicenter of machine learning and AI research and development and in Kendall Square Cambridge Mass. - a global center of biotechnology and life sciences.

Deep Genomics encourages applications from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to build the worlds leading AI-driven genetic medicine company.

If you have a disability or special need accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Abinitio,Editorial,Account Management,Drafting,Android Development,Brokerage

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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