About Us:

Modicus Prime’s computer vision software automates biologics image analysis and is designed to solve for the cost, legal, and waste liabilities from product quality failures across R&D and manufacturing. Our company is venture-backed and has strategic partnerships with many large corporations including Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (DOE), eLabNext (Eppendorf), Dotmatics, and PlugandPlay. Modicus Prime was most recently featured in the Wall Street Journal on July 18th, 2024, following our latest investment announcement.

Our mission is to improve the product quality of pharmaceutical drug manufacturing and save patient lives by leveraging the power of computer vision and advanced analytics. We are now seeking a talented and experienced Lead Data Scientist with either advanced academic and/or research expertise and/or the equivalent senior level industrial experience in computer vision to join our core team. If you are eager to make an impact in the pharma industry and enjoy rapidly scaling products and teams, consider applying to join our team.

Position Overview:

As the Lead Data Scientist in Computer Vision, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our AI-driven pharmaceutical software products. You will be responsible for leading the development and iterative improvement of computer vision algorithms and models, collaborating with company leadership and customer champions, and driving the overall vision of our AI solutions in the pharma space. Recent PhD graduates are welcome to apply. At this time, we are only able to accept applications from U.S. citizens, as we do not provide visa sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge computer vision algorithms and models for pharmaceutical applications.

2. Collaborate with software engineers, product managers, and domain experts to define and refine product requirements and deliverables.

3. As the company scales, build a team of data scientists and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

4. Conduct research on the latest advancements in computer vision and machine learning, and identify potential applications for the pharma industry.

5. Communicate project updates, research findings, and strategic recommendations to the team.

6. Contribute to the growth and development of Modicus Prime by participating in the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field with a focus on computer vision and machine learning.

2. Minimum of either 5 years of experience in data science and computer vision with a MS degree OR 2 years with a PhD, preferably in the biopharmaceutical or healthcare industry.

3. Excellent fundamental understanding of state-of-the-art object detection, segmentation, and classification model architectures.

4. Strong expertise in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenCV, Hugging Face, and other relevant computer vision and machine learning libraries.

5. Proven experience in developing and implementing deep learning models for image and video analysis, including RCNNs and Transformer-based architectures.

6. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

7. Ability and desire to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

1. Solutions Architecture background with experience interfacing directly with customers.

2. Experience managing and mentoring a team of data scientists and engineers.

Additional Information:

1. Location: Austin preferred; open to fully remote

2. Job Type: Full-time

3. Pay (with equity): $110k - $150k depending on skills and/or qualifications

What We Offer:

1. A competitive salary and equity package.

2. A flexible work schedule and the opportunity to work remotely.

3. The chance to work on groundbreaking projects that will transform the pharmaceutical industry.

4. A supportive and collaborative team culture, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development, including conference speaking opportunities.

5. Publication and white paper opportunities with pharmaceutical customers and partners.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV and any relevant portfolio or project examples to info@modicusprime.com. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how your AI ambitions and expertise can help shape the future of Modicus Prime and the pharmaceutical industry at large.