Data Scientist – Translational Research (M/F/D)

Tasks:

• Apply established and novel statistical and computational approaches to model large-scale, multimodal clinical and biomedical datasets to identify biomarkers predictive of disease progression and treatment response, and to generate hypotheses for novel therapeutic targets.

• Integrate and analyze large-scale multi-omics datasets, including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, to investigate disease mechanisms and support translational research and drug discovery.

• Develop, evaluate, and apply preclinical computational models using internal and publicly available datasets to support departmental research projects and generate actionable biological insights.

• Apply artificial intelligence and machine learning methods to scientific and R&D data, leveraging advanced computational approaches to investigate complex biological systems and support early drug development.

• Utilize AI tools, including large language models (LLMs), foundation models, and agentic workflows, to accelerate data analysis, automate research processes, and improve scientific decision-making.

• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams of Translational Research and Data Science scientists, working at the interface of computational and experimental biology to translate complex datasets into meaningful scientific conclusions.

• Actively contribute to cross-functional drug discovery and early development projects, using data-driven insights to guide research strategies and therapeutic target identification.

• Work with clinical datasets in accordance with responsible data handling practices, ensuring scientific rigor, reproducibility, and appropriate data governance.

• Develop reproducible analytical workflows and communicate findings through high-quality visualizations, reports, and scientific presentations to internal stakeholders and external research partners.

• Contribute to collaborative research initiatives with leading healthcare institutions, with opportunities to disseminate scientific findings through publications.

Qualification:

• Degree in Data Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or a related discipline, with relevant industry experience in life sciences research.

• Demonstrated working knowledge and practical application of statistics and data modeling to large-scale biomedical and life sciences datasets.

• Hands-on experience integrating and analyzing large-scale multi-omics datasets, including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, to investigate disease biology and answer scientific research questions.

• Proven experience applying artificial intelligence and machine learning methods to scientific, biomedical, or R&D datasets.

• Practical experience working with clinical data in an industry or translational research setting, with an understanding of responsible data handling.

• Proficiency in R and/or Python, with competency working in a Linux environment.

• Experience using AI tools, including large language models (LLMs) and agentic workflows, to accelerate scientific analysis and decision-making.

• Demonstrated commitment to reproducible research, including the development of robust analytical workflows, data visualization, and scientific reporting.

• Ability to translate complex computational findings into actionable biological insights and communicate results effectively to interdisciplinary stakeholders.

• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills, with a practical, team-oriented approach and the ability to work across computational and experimental research teams.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Desirable qualifications:

• Experience working with or fine-tuning foundation models for biological, chemical, or clinical applications.

• Experience with advanced computational approaches for single-cell and bulk RNA sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, proteomics, or other high-dimensional biological datasets.

• Familiarity with deep-learning methods and foundation models applied to biological and clinical data.

• A strong interest in translational research, drug discovery, and addressing unmet patient needs.

Requirements:

Start: November 2026

Duration: 6 months (maternity cover)

Capacity: 80% workload 

Location: Basel, Switzerland, on-site