Principal Data Scientist
Company: BULLFROG AI MANAGEMENT LLC
Location: Gaithersburg
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Do you want to be
at the forefront of AI drug discovery and advance the next
generation of lifesaving medicine? Now's your opportunity! BullFrog
AI, a technology-enabled drug discovery company, uses AI to aid in
advancing the next generation of lifesaving medicine. We are at the
intersection of computational biology and Artificial Intelligence,
and we're seeking an exceptional Senior Data Scientist with a
strong background in biomedical analytics to join our growing team.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work on
cutting-edge projects that integrate AI-driven analytics with
groundbreaking biomedical research. Position Overview: We are
looking for an exceptional Principal Data Scientist with a strong
background in biomedical analytics to join our growing team. The
selected candidate will have the opportunity to work on
cutting-edge projects that integrate AI-driven analytics with
groundbreaking biomedical research. In this role, the principal
data scientist will support individual projects from an execution
and leadership perspective. The day-to-day work will be
client-dependent with flavors of target discovery, patient
subtyping, and exploring multimodal and/or mixed data to gain
insights. Additionally, they will build and provide technical
contributions to the company’s in-house platform. Location: Remote
within the United States. The principal data scientist will also:
Design, implement, and optimize AI models using diverse healthcare
data. Engage in multi-modal genomic analyses such as RNA-Seq
differential expression, clustering, and GWAS. Implement NLP
solutions tailored to life sciences datasets. Collaborate
effectively with remote teams to ensure seamless communication and
delivery. Educate and present complex data science findings to
non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity and actionable
insights. Requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree from a
top-ranking university in the United States or the United Kingdom.
An advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a quantitative field such as
biology, computer science, or engineering, from a top-ranking
university in the United States or the United Kingdom. Professional
Experience: A minimum of 5-8 years of post-graduate experience in
life sciences analytics, e.g., in Pharma, Biotech, or Consulting.
Experience with major healthcare data types, including -omics
(required), claims data, and clinical data (e.g., EHR). At least 1
year of experience working with large language models. A maximum of
8-10 years of post-PhD experience. Demonstrated coding proficiency
in Python. Proven track record of collaborating with remote teams.
Proficient and fluent in the English language. Other: Must be
legally authorized to work in the United States and be a United
States citizen. Desired Skills: Prior experience in multi-modal
analysis with deep learning. Causal inference experience is a
significant plus. NLP/LLM expertise applied to life sciences and
healthcare text. Strong foundation in data engineering and
databases. Experience with graphs, including feature engineering,
machine learning, and visualizations. Cloud platform experience,
particularly AWS or Google Cloud. Demonstrated ability to deliver
complex data science outputs to senior leadership. Benefits: 15
days of paid time off annually 11 paid holidays annually Medical,
Dental, and vision coverage with eligibility on the first day of
employment Short-Term Disability 401 (k) with enrollment upon day
one Eligibility for bonus and stock options based on a combination
of individual and company performance.
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