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# Senior Data Scientist

- **Company:** Rigel Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Communications Protocols, Github, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), SAS (Software), Generative AI, Data Analytics, Data Management
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/pelc6hmymz

## About the Role

* Ph.D. in Biostatistics; or closely related discipline, with two years of experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech industry setting; or equivalent combination of e
 * Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of statistical experimental design, data analysis
 * Demonstrated proficiency with software R, SAS, Python, GitHub, and Generative AI Tools
 * Understanding of ICH, FDA guidelines;
 * Ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to the changing needs of the organization
 * Strong interpersonal and effective communication (oral and written) skills

## Description

The Sr. Data Scientist will work with biostatistics, data management, clinical development, and medical affairs team to provide data analytics and data science solution in supporting clinical development program and evidence generation activities., * Effectively using innovative methodology and technology for data analysis in cooperation with peers across all Rigel functions

 * Identify productive new technological initiatives using data science, mathematics, statistics and AI approach to clinical trial and real world data
 * Understand the clinical trial design and analysis methodology.
 * Involved in the protocol design, statistical analysis plan, clinical study reports, publications


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