Director of Machine Learning

PinkDx, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Director of Machine Learning to join their Data Sciences team. This role involves developing and implementing advanced machine learning models that leverage genomic and clinical data to improve diagnostic outcomes for women's health. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in a related field and have significant experience in algorithm development and machine learning techniques. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking solutions in the medical field, addressing critical health issues faced by women. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact on women's health through cutting-edge technology and research.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with a focus on Machine Learning required.
• 6+ years of experience with algorithm development and machine learning.
• Experience in NGS and building classifiers with complex data.

Responsibilities

• Build and implement machine learning models using genomic features.
• Evaluate model performance using cross-validation and iterative training.
• Communicate complex data and strategies across teams.

Skills

Algorithm Development

Supervised Machine Learning

Unsupervised Machine Learning

Statistical Modeling

Data Communication

Genomic Data Analysis

R Programming

Python Programming

C# Programming

C++ Programming

Education

PhD in Bioinformatics

PhD in Statistics

PhD in Mathematics

PhD in Computer Science

PhD in Genetics

Tools

Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)

RNA-Seq

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

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Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $275,000.00/yr

Our Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer Giulia Kennedy, Ph.D. is hiring a Director, Machine Learning! Come join a team of industry veterans with a great track record of success.

PinkDx, Inc. is an early-stage company whose vision is to positively impact the health of women throughout their life journey. The Company is focused on addressing the medical problems that women uniquely face by applying sophisticated scientific approaches to resolve them and provide answers that have an immediate, positive impact on their lives.

PinkDx is initially focused on improving the diagnostic outcome for women who have vague symptoms that could signal a gynecological cancer. Each year in the United States, an estimated 1.5 million women present with general symptoms including bloating, pelvic pain and abnormal bleeding, for which the cause is not clear. Over 100,000 women in the U.S. are ultimately diagnosed with a gynecological cancer each year. PinkDx is developing solutions to replace invasive, painful diagnostic procedures and mitigate the significant delays women and their doctors often face in obtaining answers. Their first test will address a market between $2-3 billion.

PinkDx recently closed an upsized Series A round for $45M, which included Blue Cross Venture Fund in addition to the original syndicate of Catalio Capital Management, Mountain Group Partners, The Production Board, Mayo Ventures, and Brooke Byers. This round closed on the back of enrollment commencing across 3 IRB-approved clinical trials, led by top institutions including Mayo Clinic, Columbia University and Houston Methodist Medical Center. The company, whose headquarters is in the San Francisco Bay area, has about 20 employees and is in growth mode.

We are hiring a Director, Machine Learning to be a key member of the Data Sciences team. You will build and implement a machine learning/AI/statistical modeling engine that develops classification models using a menu of genomic features generated from next-generation sequencing (NGS) platforms, clinical features, and adjudicated truth labels. You will generate candidate models and evaluate their performance using cross-validation, iterative training, model-building and perform lock and final validation. You will evaluate the suitability of state-of-the-art machine learning/AI/statistical modeling methods for a wide variety of genomic and non-genomic datasets.

If you can work independently to build scientific strategies, execute to timelines, and have a demonstrated ability to communicate complex data and concepts across a team-based environment, this could be a perfect fit. If you have the following education and experience, apply today!

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Genetics, or a related field, with a focus on Machine Learning required.
• 6+ years of experience with algorithm development and supervised and unsupervised machine learning/AI required.
• Experience in NGS, RNA-Seq, whole transcriptome analysis required.
• Experience building classifiers with complex underlying data.
• 5+ years of experience supporting diagnostics product development.
• Expert in one of these languages required: R, Python, C#, or C++
• A background in oncology is a plus.
• Experience with workflow managers, container solutions, job schedulers, and cloud computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.

This position offers a salary range of $180,000 – $225,000 - $270,000.

EEOC Statement

PinkDx is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies

PinkDx does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Currently, we are working exclusively with The Bowdoin Group for all our recruiting needs. Thank you.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research
• Industries
• Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories