We are in search of a **Lead Data Scientist** to become an integral part of our team, significantly impacting biomarker discovery and translational research.
**Responsibilities**
- Elevate and maintain computational pipelines utilizing Python, Nextflow, and SQL databases
- Present scientific findings in easily understandable formats
- Collaborate with biologists, bioinformaticians, statisticians, and engineers to customize computational methods according to clinical and biological specifications
- Clearly communicate methodologies and results to a varied audience
- Employ AI and prompt engineering to advance biomarker discovery initiatives
- Deploy flexible AI solutions to address computational challenges
- Ensure computational and statistical methods are robust, reproducible, and maintain scientific integrity
- Continually update knowledge to remain at the cutting edge of computational biology, AI, and translational research
**Requirements**:
- Bachelor’s and advanced degrees (MSc or PhD) in bioinformatics, computational biology, statistics, or related disciplines with a strong academic foundation
- Over 5 years of problem-solving expertise in bioinformatics and data science with a focus on biomarker development
- Over 1 year of pertinent leadership experience
- Established expertise in clinical trial data analysis
- Proficiency in statistical techniques and machine learning methods, including survival analysis, Random Forest, and Gradient Boosting
- Skills in Python and SQL, with some familiarity with Nextflow
- Demonstrated capability to develop automated data analysis workflows
- Strong competencies in data integration and manipulation
- Fluent English communication skills at a B2+ level
**Nice to have**
- Demonstrated expertise in AI technologies
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams




- Background in using Amazon Web Services
**We offer**
- Career plan and real growth opportunities
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- International Mobility Plan within 25 countries
- Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
- English classes with a certified teacher
- Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
- Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
- Flexible work schedule and dress code
- Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
- Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
- Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
- Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
- 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
- Grocery coupons
- 30 days December bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days
- Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
- Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills
EPAM is a leading general provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

📌 Lead Data Scientist (México)
🏢 Epam Systems
📍 México