Senior Associate, Biological Data Science

BioLib; København; Hybrid; DKK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Lunch

Pension and public transport

Collaborative environment

Job summary

BioLib in Denmark seeks a Senior Associate in Biological Data Science to bridge biology, software, and client advisory. You will translate researchers' questions into robust analyses and practical tools.

From scoping to delivery, you will own workstreams, collaborating with BioLib's scientists and engineers to make modern biological data science accessible to teams with diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field such as CS, SE, Data Science or Bioinformatics.
• 2+ years of consulting experience in pharma or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with project ownership.
• Proficiency with Python and/or R for building analytics workflows.
• Ability to communicate complex topics clearly with customers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead client projects from scoping to delivery, defining scientific questions.
• Translate complex biological questions into actionable analyses and insights.
• Develop tailored analyses, tools and workflows using Python, R and BioLib platform.
• Evaluate emerging methods to select best approaches for research challenges.
• Collaborate with BioLib scientists and engineers to implement new solutions.

Skills

Python

R

Data analysis

Communication

Consulting experience

Front-end development

Data visualization

Cloud workflows

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Bioinformatics

Tools

BioLib platform

Job description

Senior Associate, Biological Data Science

About BioLib

BioLib is building the tools that help scientists turn complex biological data into discoveries and better medicines. We combine cutting-edge AI with the world's biological data to develop proprietary databases and a world-class cloud platform used by scientists and pharma companies globally.

We move fast, think big and aren't afraid to tackle the impossible.

The Role

As a Senior Associate in Biological Data Science at BioLib, you'll work at the intersection of biological data science, software and client advisory. You will help pharmaceutical researchers solve important scientific problems by translating their questions into robust analyses and practical tools.

From the first conversation to final delivery, you'll own project workstreams, collaborate with BioLib's scientists and engineers and make modern biological data science accessible to teams with different needs and technical backgrounds.

What You'll Do

• Lead client projects from scoping to delivery, understanding researchers' specific needs and defining the right scientific questions.
• Turn complex biological questions and data into clear insights and recommendations that help researchers make informed decisions.
• Develop tailored analyses, tools and workflows using Python, R and the BioLib platform.
• Evaluate emerging methods and technologies to identify the best approaches for different research challenges.
• Work with BioLib's scientists and engineers to turn recurring client needs into new solutions and strengthen our consulting services.

Who You Are

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Bioinformatics or a related field.
• At least 2 years of consulting experience within the pharmaceutical industry or a similar industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to take ownership of projects from problem definition through to delivery.
• Comfortable working with data and using Python and/or R to build analytical workflows.
• Able to communicate complex technical or scientific topics clearly and collaborate effectively with customers and across teams.
• Experience with front-end development, data visualization, cloud-based workflows or production-quality data science applications is a considerable plus.

Why You'll Love It Here

• A leading role at the intersection of software and life science, with the opportunity to influence the future of the pharmaceutical industry.
• An attractive compensation package, including a competitive salary and equity, reflecting the important role you will play in our mission.
• Comprehensive employee benefits, including lunch, pension and public transport.
• A collaborative, forward-thinking environment where innovation leads to meaningful improvements in global healthcare.

BioLib is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on skill, judgment, and the ability to do excellent work.