Senior Data Scientist I Full-time NEW

Data Scientist

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

At AbbVie, Preclinical Safety (PCS) is responsible for creating and executing development plans that support novel drug candidates from nonclinical testing through first-in-human, registration, and post-marketing phases. The Digital and Computational Pathology Laboratory in PCS is seeking a talented and motivated Data Scientist to develop cutting-edge methodologies in computer vision and AI to power whole slide image analyses in nonclinical drug development. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in computer science, engineering, or a related field, with emphasis on computer vision and deep learning.

The role involves designing and implementing algorithms for anomaly detection, segmentation, and classification to contribute to the development of accurate and efficient AI-assisted digital pathology readouts. Specific skills required include proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C++, as well as experience with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch. Familiarity with image processing libraries and a solid grasp of deep learning models, including large vision models, are essential. Additionally, experience in curating and analyzing large-scale biomedical datasets is highly desirable. The candidate should have strong analytical skills, a track record of publication in high-impact journals, and an ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include conceiving, designing and implementing original technical ideas that solve significant scientific or business problems through the integration, visualization, and analysis of large and complex data, especially biomedical images. Demonstrate high proficiency across a wide range of technologies related to the storage, transfer, integration, visualization, and analysis of large and diverse data sets. Expertise in software development, data warehousing, statistics, and AI/ML.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and typically 10 years of experience, OR Master's Degree and typically 8 years of experience, OR PhD in computer science, biomedical engineering, pathology informatics, or a related field, with emphasis on computer vision and machine learning and no experience necessary. Record of scientific initiative and creativity in research or development activities. Capable of independently designing and executing experiments, interpreting data, and identifying appropriate follow-up strategies. Excellent project management skills; ability to multitask and work within timelines. Ability to resolve key project hurdles and assumptions by effectively utilizing available information and technical expertise. Demonstrated scientific writing skills. Global mindset to thrive in a diverse culture and environment. Excellent oral and written English communication skills.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.