Principal Scientist, R&D Data, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence - Immunology

Scorpion Therapeutics; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Principal Scientist in R&D Data, Data Science & AI (DDSAI) within Immunology. The role focuses on designing and implementing data science, digital health, and AI strategies aligned with immunology priorities, driving cross-functional collaboration and leadership communication.

Responsibilities include identifying AI opportunities, evaluating new technologies, and developing scalable data capabilities while supporting broader R&D initiatives.

Qualifications

• Masters in engineering, mathematics, or related science with ≥4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech R&D, healthcare, or data science.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with healthcare datasets and AI applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize AI and data-driven opportunities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies like generative AI.
• Develop scalable, reusable digital capabilities.
• Analyze scientific workflows for process improvements.
• Communicate findings to leadership.
• Support broader R&D initiatives.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Masters in engineering/mathematics/related science

PhD (preferred)

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Cloud platforms

Machine learning

Job description

Principal Scientist, R&D Data, Data Science & AI (DDSAI) in Immunology

Designing and implementing data science, digital health, and AI strategies aligned with immunology R&D priorities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize AI and data-driven opportunities


• Evaluate emerging technologies like generative AI


• Develop scalable, reusable digital capabilities


• Analyze scientific workflows for process improvements


• Communicate findings to leadership


• Support broader R&D initiatives

Requirements

• Masters in engineering, mathematics, or related science with ≥4 years of relevant experience


• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech R&D, healthcare, or data science


• Strong stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, and communication skills


• Familiarity with healthcare datasets and AI applications

Preferred

• PhD


• Experience supporting immunology or other therapeutic areas


• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, cloud platforms, and machine learning


• Prior digital transformation delivery

High Value

• Focus on immunology


• AI, digital health, healthcare data


• Cross-functional collaboration


• Developing scalable data capabilities

Work Setup

Onsite at one of several US locations (Cambridge, MA; Spring House, PA; San Diego, CA; Titusville, NJ; Raritan, NJ), with some travel expected.