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# Principal Data Scientist

- **Company:** Formation, Inc.
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $204,500.0 - $267,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Bioinformatics, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Graph Database, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Language Modeling, Scripting, Large Language Models, Deep Learning, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/principal-data-scientist-boston-ma--d42defea-c5bc-427d-96bc-80e5f705f764

## About the Role

* PhD in computational sciences or life sciences
 * 5+ years of post-academic experience in life sciences (biotech, pharma, consulting)
 * Strong programming skills, particularly in Python
 * Extensive experience in multi-modal bioinformatics analysis

Preferred Qualifications

 * Proven expertise in cloud computing environments, including proficiency with tabular and/or graph databases
 * Strong background in machine learning and deep learning, particularly in biological applications
 * Experience with large language models (LLM)
 * Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams on production systems
 * Strong communication skills with proven ability to present complex technical findings to senior stakeholders

Formation Bio is prioritizing hiring in key hubs, primarily the New York City and Boston metro areas, with additional growth in the Research Triangle (NC) and San Francisco Bay Area. Please only apply if you reside in these locations or are willing to relocate., Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agents, Bioinformatics, Biological Software, Biology, Biomarkers, Biomedicine, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Trial, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Programming, Computer Systems, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Data Science, Deep Learning, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Establish Priorities, Hubs, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Machine Learning, Medical Products, Modeling Languages, Patient Assessment, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Capability, Production Systems, Proof of Concept, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Presentation, Technical Research, Training/Teaching

## Description

* Lead and execute complex data science projects that directly advance our drug development portfolio
 * Develop and implement sophisticated models for therapeutic hypothesis evaluation, including patient stratification and biomarker identification
 * Design and create AI models for modernizing clinical trial evaluations, including surrogate endpoints
 * Aid in the development and training of AI agents to automate and optimize biomedical workflows
 * Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical, technical, and research teams
 * Present complex analytical findings to senior stakeholders, including executive leadership


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