Senior Biological Data Scientist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Design, implement, and interpret comprehensive computational analyses that encompass transcriptomic, proteomic, genetic, and various biological data modalities.

• Assist in target identification, biomarker discovery, mechanism-of-action research, and translational studies.

• Combine public and internal datasets to create, prioritize, and refine therapeutic hypotheses across a wide range of disease programs.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary scientists to convert computational analyses into actionable scientific insights.

• Present findings through presentations, written reports, scientific publications, and at conferences.

• Utilize AI-driven computational methods to expedite scientific discovery while applying rigorous scientific judgment.

⛳️ Requirements

• PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Genetics, or a related quantitative field.

• Over 5 years of experience in the industry and/or postdoctoral experience applying computational techniques to large biological datasets.

• Proven experience in integrating transcriptomic, proteomic, genetic, and related biological datasets.

• Experience in supporting biomarker discovery, translational research, or target identification within a biotechnology or pharmaceutical context.

• Proficient in Python for scientific computing and data analysis.

• Capacity to quickly learn new disease areas, identify suitable datasets, and synthesize diverse evidence into actionable scientific insights.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to excel as an independent contributor in a collaborative and fast-paced research environment.

• Must be based in the U.S.

• Willingness to travel periodically to GondolaBio's Palo Alto office or for conferences.

🏝️ Benefits

• Patient Days

• Access to learning and development resources

• Comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package

• Performance bonus

• Equity opportunities

• Health and welfare programs

• Retirement plans

• Flexible PTO

• Opportunities for rapid career advancement for high performers

• Potential to work on multiple GondolaBio Pharma programs across various therapeutic areas over time

• Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Market-leading compensation

• 401(k) with employer match

• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

• Pre-tax commuter benefits (transit and parking)

• Referral bonuses for successful candidates

• Subsidized lunch and parking on in-office days

• 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your dependents

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Fertility and family-forming benefits

• Enhanced mental health support (therapy and coaching resources)

• Hybrid work model with flexibility

• Flexible, “take-what-you-need” paid time off and company-paid holidays

• Comprehensive paid medical and parental leave

• Skills development and internal mobility opportunities

• Career progression through regular feedback, continuous education, and professional development programs via LinkedIn Learning, LifeLabs, and BetterUp Coaching

• Financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities