# Senior Data Scientist, Medical Imaging

**Company:** [Formation Bio](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/formation-bio)
**Location:** Boston, MA, New York, NY
**Role:** ML Engineering
**Salary:** $178k – $232k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Cnns, U-Net, Vision Transformers, Dicom, Mri, X-Ray, Medical Imaging
**Posted:** 2026-04-28

> Lead development of deep learning models for medical imaging analysis to accelerate drug development and clinical trials. Requires PhD with 5+ years building production AI models for MRI/X-ray analysis.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead the development of advanced deep learning models for medical image analysis, focusing on MRI and X-ray modalities for clinical trial applications
- Design and implement automated image processing pipelines for disease detection, segmentation, and quantification across multiple therapeutic areas
- Create innovative approaches for longitudinal image analysis to track disease progression and treatment efficacy in clinical trials, including AI-based biomarkers and surrogate endpoints
- Collaborate with clinical operations to integrate imaging AI solutions into trial protocols and workflows
- Partner with regulatory teams to ensure imaging biomarkers and AI models meet FDA standards for clinical trial endpoints
- Build scalable infrastructure for processing and analyzing large-scale medical imaging datasets from multi-site clinical trials
- Present imaging insights and model performance to executive leadership and external partners

## Requirements
- PhD in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Physics, or related field with focus on medical imaging
- 5+ years of post-PhD industry experience developing production-grade AI models for medical imaging applications
- Deep expertise in computer vision and deep learning architectures (CNNs, U-Net, Vision Transformers) for medical image analysis
- Proven track record with MRI and X-ray image analysis, including hands-on experience with DICOM standards and medical imaging software
- Strong programming skills in Python with expertise in PyTorch/TensorFlow and medical imaging libraries
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with radiologists and clinical teams to translate medical insights into technical solutions
- Strong communication skills with proven ability to present complex imaging analytics to diverse stakeholders

## Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with regulatory submissions involving imaging endpoints or AI-based image analysis tools
- Experience with multi-modal imaging fusion and analysis (combining MRI, CT, PET data)
- Knowledge of clinical trial design and experience with imaging core lab operations
- Experience with federated learning or privacy-preserving techniques for medical imaging
- Understanding of radiomics and quantitative imaging biomarker development
- Experience with 3D image reconstruction and volumetric analysis

## Compensation & Benefits
- Total compensation range: $177,500 - $232,000
- Equity and comprehensive benefits offered

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