Principal AI Scientist (m/w/d)

We are currently seeking an experienced Principal AI Scientist (m/f/d) on behalf of a leading pharmaceutical client to drive advanced AI/ML initiatives in drug discovery and development.

• Start Date: November 2026
• Duration: 6 months (with option to extend)
• Allocation: Full-time (5 days/week)
• Location: 100% Remote
• Hourly rate: 80 Euro

Project Level Activities

• Provide subject matter expertise in the design and evaluation of scalable approaches for Whole-Slide Image (WSI) integration from external platforms into internal big data environments, including recommendations for data quality, integrity verification and handling of different WSI formats.
• Develop and assess concepts for the de-identification of WSI-related data, including metadata, filenames and embedded information, ensuring alignment with applicable privacy and compliance requirements.
• Provide expertise on dataset governance, data versioning and traceability concepts, including recommendations regarding dataset registries, training and validation split management, model lineage and reproducibility standards.
• Conduct technical reviews and assessments of AI/ML architectures, data processing workflows and implementation approaches, providing recommendations to support scalable and scientifically robust solutions.

In General

• Deliver expert analysis complying with AI/ML standards and regulations, technical assessments, recommendations and project-specific deliverables in accordance with agreed timelines and project objectives.
• Contribute subject matter expertise on state-of-the-art AI/ML methodologies, reproducible research practices and industry best practices to support high-quality project outcomes.
• Provide technical review and advisory support regarding deliverables from external vendors and project partners, where required.
• MSc (PhD preferable) in computer science, statistics, computational biology or related fields advantageous
• At least 5 years of experience in data science / business intelligence / statistics role supporting AI/ML projects in clinical research, pharmaceutical, CRO or medical device setting
• Extensive programming experience in Python technology stack (pandas, numpy, scikit-learn, scikit-survival, matplotlib, seaborn, shap etc.) and experience in working with virtual environments and version control (e.g. git)
• Excellent knowledge of machine learning algorithms for clustering, classification, regression, anomaly detection, and optimization, preferably with both small and big data
• Experience in AI/ML applications in oncology (e.g. transcriptomics data, foundation models like scConcept) will be considered a plus
• Exposure to cloud computing platforms, preferably AWS and Google Cloud
• Excellent English language skills, storytelling and communications skills both oral and written, especially in explaining complex concepts in simple terms
• experience in pharma branche
• Attractive options for shortening your personal payment term
• No more time-consuming invoicing
• Fast, reliable payment of fees
• Conclude project contracts by means of electronic signature