Job Description
Coders Connect is proud to partner with a pioneering biotechnology company transforming preclinical research with predictive technologies. Their innovative solutions are redefining the way biomedical and pharmaceutical studies are conducted; enhancing reliability, speed, and clinical success.
We’re now looking for a Senior Data Scientist to take a central role in shaping and delivering the company’s data science function. This is a rare opportunity to join an early-stage data science team and work directly with leadership to influence technical direction, infrastructure, and impact.
What You'll Do :
As the Senior Data Scientist, you’ll be the technical backbone of a growing function. Working closely with the CTO and collaborating with a small team of engineers and scientists, you will :
- Drive Model Development : Design and build machine learning models to power predictions, identify patterns (e.g., clustering, outlier detection), and support preclinical R&D.
- Implement Data Workflows : Develop robust, scalable data pipelines and ensure clean, well-managed datasets for experimentation.
- Collaborate Across Teams : Partner with engineering, product, and scientific teams to embed data-driven solutions into research and development workflows.
- Prototype & Innovate : Test emerging tools and technologies, and contribute to evaluating and implementing the best-fit data science stack.
- Promote Best Practices : Support the adoption of clean coding, reproducibility, and efficient experimentation across the data science lifecycle.
Requirements
We’re looking for someone who combines technical depth with curiosity and collaboration5–8+ years of hands-on data science experience across ML, statistical modeling, and data infrastructureStrong experience with tools like Databricks, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Python, R, SQL, and cloud-based platformsExperience with ML Ops , version control, and deploying models into production environmentsComfort with exploratory data analysis and building interpretable visualizations (Tableau, D3.js, etc.)An experimental mindset : you know how to test hypotheses, iterate quickly, and learn from failureStrong communication skills —you can explain complex findings to non-technical audienceBonus : Background in biomedical research, life sciences, or high-impact R&D environmentsBenefits
Why Join?
Direct Impact : Contribute to life-changing research and clinical innovationOwnership : Help shape the data science roadmap from the ground upProgression : Clear path to team leadership as you grow with the companyCollaborative Team : Work with a dynamic, mission-driven groupCutting-Edge Tech : Be at the forefront of data science in bio-techHybrid working model based in Lyon with minimum 2-3 days on-site requiredNo VISA sponsorship can be supported for the role, unfortunatelyRequirements
Data Science; Python, Pytorch, R, Cloud, Mentorship