Predictive Modeling Contractor (RDE 9 / DAISAE)

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.); South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA) is seeking a Data Scientist/Predictive Modeling Contractor for a 12 W2 contract in South San Francisco, CA. The role focuses on AI prototyping, predictive modeling, and platform design within a Pharma client’s DAISAE program.

Strong ML and biomedical data experience are required. The contractor will co-develop data foundations, prototype agentic AI capabilities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or related field.
• Strong expertise in predictive modeling, machine learning, and AI prototyping.
• Hands-on experience developing agentic AI systems and MCP tools.
• Proficiency with biomedical datasets (omics, clinical trials, RWD, in vitro/in vivo).
• Agile prototyping mindset with software engineering skills for data science.

Responsibilities

• AI prototyping and MCP tool development for DAISAE; rapid evaluation of AI tools and agentic capabilities.
• Build and refine predictive models using multi-modal datasets to predict safety risk across product lifecycle.
• Translate feasibility findings into architectural design and platform requirements for shared data foundations.
• Co-develop and govern reusable capabilities; transition components to Digital Tech for validation and production.
• Collaborate with data scientists, safety scientists, and DT partners to align with business priorities.

Skills

Predictive modeling

Machine learning

AI prototyping

Biomedical data handling

Agile prototyping

Education

MSc or PhD in Data Science/CS/Bioinformatics

Tools

LLM tools

MCP tools

Job description

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Data Scientist/Predictive Modeling Contractor for a 12 W2 contract assignment with one of our premier Pharmaceutical clients in South San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities :

Seeking a contractor with a background combining AI rapid prototyping and Predictive Modeling to support the DAISAE platform and predictive analytics subteams within the RDE 9 program. This role focuses on co-developing shared data and technical foundations (e.g. Ontologies, Knowledge Graphs), prototyping agentic AI capabilities, and advancing predictive models for drug safety risk prediction across the product lifecycle.

• AI Prototyping & MCP Tool Development: Rapidly explore, evaluate, and prototype emerging AI tools and agentic capabilities, specifically developing MCP tools and AI agent integrations for DAISAE.
• Predictive Modeling: Build and refine predictive models using multi-modal datasets (including in vitro, in vivo, omics, clinical trial data, real-world data (RWD), and spontaneous safety reports) to enable risk prediction from early molecule-level evaluation to late-stage and post-marketing patient safety.
• Architecture & Platform Design: Translate feasibility findings and prototype evaluations into concrete architectural design and platform requirements for shared data and technical foundations.
• Co-Development & Governance Collaboration: Work in an agile way to prototype reusable technical capabilities before transitioning components to firm's DT (firm's Digital Tech) for formal validation, compliance, and production rollout.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with data scientists, safety scientists, and firm's DT technical partners to ensure technical execution aligns with business priorities.

Required Skills :

• MSc or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong expertise in predictive modeling, machine learning, and AI prototyping.
• Hands-on experience developing agentic AI systems, LLM tools, and MCP tools.
• Proficiency in handling biomedical datasets (omics, clinical trials, RWD, or in vitro/in vivo data).
• Agile prototyping mindset with software engineering skills tailored for data science.
• Background in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, toxicology, or quantitative risk management is highly desirable.
• Soft Skills:
  • "AI native " approach to problem-solving with adaptability to fast-moving frameworks.
  • Proactive attitude and strong communication skills suitable for global matrix team settings.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

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