R&D, Senior Scientist

castlebiosciences; Friendswood (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Annual Salary + 20% Bonus Po

20 Accrued PTO Days Annually + 10 Paid

401K with 100% Company Match up to 6%

3 Health Care Plan Options + Company H

Company Stock Grant Upon Hire

Job summary

Castle Biosciences is seeking a full-time R&D Senior Scientist to join our Friendswood, TX (or Pittsburgh, PA) team. You will drive generation and communication of scientific evidence for dermatologic oncology products, collaborating with R&D, Medical Affairs, Marketing, Program Management, and Data Analytics to translate complex data into insights that inform patient care and business strategy.

You will analyze data, develop publications and presentations, and build relationships with KOLs to

Qualifications

• PhD in life sciences or master’s with 5+ years industry experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience generating scientific deliverables (abstracts, posters, talks) and publication processes.
• Experience with clinical data analysis and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Generate and communicate scientific evidence supporting dermatologic oncology products.
• Analyze and visualize data; develop publications and presentations.
• Collaborate across R&D, Medical Affairs, Marketing, and Data Analytics.
• Engage with KOLs to advance research initiatives.

Skills

Verbal & written English

Independent scientific writing

Data analysis & statistics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD in life sciences

Master's degree with 5+ years industry experience

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Castle Biosciences Earns "Top Workplaces USA Award" for Phoenix, Pittsburgh, and Friendswood!

Learn more at www.CastleBiosciences.com

Castle Biosciences Inc. is growing, and we are looking to hire a full-time R&D, Senior Scientist working from our Friendswood, TX location but will consider Pittsburgh, PA with a start date of October 30, 2026.

Why Castle Biosciences?

Exceptional Benefits Package:

• Excellent Annual Salary + 20% Bonus Potential
• 20 Accrued PTO Days Annually + 10 Paid Holidays
• 401K with 100% Company Match up to 6%
• 3 Health Care Plan Options + Company HSA Contribution
• Company Stock Grant Upon Hire

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A R&D, Senior Scientist

As a Senior Scientist, you will drive the generation and communication of scientific evidence supporting Castle Biosciences' dermatologic oncology products. You'll collaborate across R&D, Medical Affairs, Marketing, Program Management, and Data Analytics to transform complex clinical and molecular data into meaningful insights that inform patient care and business strategy. In this highly visible role, you will analyze and visualize data, develop publications and scientific presentations, communicate findings to diverse audiences, and build collaborative relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to advance research initiatives. Success requires a unique blend of scientific expertise, analytical rigor, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a cross-functional environment.

Key Areas of Focus

• Data analysis, interpretation, and visualization
• Scientific communication through publications and presentations
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement
• External scientific partnerships and KOL engagement

REQUIREMENTS

• PhD in life sciences or a master's degree with at least 5 years of industry experience
• Demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills (with proficiency in the English language)
• Demonstrated independent writing experience in generating scientific deliverables (abstracts, posters, short oral presentations, etc.), with first-hand experience in the publication process
• Demonstrated experience with clinical data analysis and statistics
• Demonstrated ability to manage timelines and function effectively in a fast-paced environment

*Please see the full job description at the end of the job ad.

SCHEDULE

• A typical work schedule is Monday through Friday (40+ hours per week), working from the Friendswood, TX headquarters or Pittsburgh, PA.
• Off-hour work will be required, at times, to attend conferences and facilitate communication and meet deadlines. Travel may be up to 10% of time.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Currently, Castle Biosciences does not sponsor H-1B visas, OPT, or employment-related visas.

ABOUT CASTLE BIOSCIENCES INC.

At Castle, it all comes down to people. After all, disease doesn't just happen - it happens to people. We believe that disease management and treatment decisions can be better informed through a person's unique biology, which is revealed through the scientific rigor of our innovative, laboratory-developed tests. We are committed to empowering healthcare providers and patients with the goal of improved outcomes.

Every employee at Castle has an impact on patient care, and we work to ensure that everyone finds their work to be both challenging and rewarding. We behave with integrity and treat our colleagues with respect and kindness. Our culture fosters an environment of trust, transparency, and collaboration. We prioritize and encourage internal growth and professional development.

Castle Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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