Senior Data Scientist

Summary

Join Franklin.ai, a joint venture between Sonic Healthcare and Harrison.ai, as a Data Scientist in the Clinical Affairs Team. You will play a key role in developing and validating AI-powered medical devices for pathology. This role blends data science and biostatistics, requiring you to apply clinical knowledge to the design, analysis, and validation of AI models. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct statistical analyses, and contribute to crucial clinical documentation. The position offers a remote-first work environment, competitive salary and equity, and opportunities for professional development. Franklin.ai is committed to improving healthcare through AI and offers a vibrant, supportive work culture.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree or PhD in data science, statistics, biostatistics, bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related field
• Proven experience working as a data scientist or biostatistician, with a focus on clinical data, healthcare, or AI
• Expertise in Python or R (Python preferred), with strong programming skills for data analysis, model evaluation, and automation of analysis workflows
• Experience in clinical research, including statistical planning, study design, and data analysis for clinical validation
• Strong knowledge of ICH GCP, ISO 14155 and/or ISO 20916
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements related to clinical studies (FDA, TGA, EU)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and manage complex discussions and decisions
• A proven track record of publishing peer-reviewed research

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and deploy standardized tools to assess the quality, accuracy, robustness, and efficacy of AI models, ensuring alignment with regulatory guidelines and industry best practices
• Collaborate with clinicians, researchers, and product teams to apply therapeutic area expertise to AI and data analysis, contributing to product and model development (e.g., ontology definition, test set definition)
• Conduct statistical analyses to evaluate the performance of AI models in clinical settings. This includes power analysis for multi-reader multi-case (MRMC) studies or equivalent, contributing to clinical study designs, statistical analysis plans, and preparation of study reports
• Work with cross-functional teams including engineers, clinicians, researchers, and product managers to ensure AI models are evaluated transparently throughout their development lifecycle
• Design and execute complex analyses for clinical validation, analytical validation, and external research studies. Conduct curation, analysis, and interpretation of clinical study data
• Contribute to clinical study proposals, ethics submissions, protocols, study reports, and manuscripts. Assist in the development of SOPs for clinical research and model validation
• Manage relationships with external and internal stakeholders, including clinical, regulatory, product, and technical teams, ensuring the successful delivery of research and validation activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the IVD or medical device industry, particularly with AI, SAMD, or pathology
• Experience working in research involving artificial intelligence, SAMD and/or pathology
• Experience working with regulatory bodies, including an understanding of regulatory requirements in relation to clinical studies (FDA, TGA, EU)
• An understanding of reimbursement and health economic analysis

Benefits

• Flexible working: we have a remote-first environment with a cool office for social events and brainstorming sessions, or even full-time onsite if you prefer
• Grow your career with us : we are believers in lifelong learning. You’ll have access to a variety of resources and continuous career development opportunities
• Competitive salary and equity: we’re constantly analysing market rates to keep our compensation up to date, in addition to offering a generous stock options program
• Stay at the top of your game: work with diverse teams of industry experts and leaders who are passionate about what they do
• Vibrant culture: with sponsored team activities, fun social events and a supportive work environment, your holistic wellbeing is top of mind