APPLIED DATA SCIENTIST REGULATORY AND STATISTICAL
| Company/Institution: |
Moffitt Cancer Center |
| Department: |
Strategic Home Runs |
| Location: |
Tampa, FL, USA |
| Degree Requirements: |
M.S., Other |
Salary: |
Not available |
| Job Type: |
Employers at #ASH25, Research |
Posted: |
November 17, 2025 |
| Job Setting: |
Hospital/Clinical Facility, Non-Profit Research Institute |
Application Period: |
November 17, 2025-January 1, 2026 |
At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence. Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.
Summary:
Shape the Future of Predictive Medicine. One-Year Project. Innovators Wanted!
Are you driven by curiosity, energized by ambiguity, and passionate about transforming healthcare? Dr. Ciara Freeman at the esteemed Moffitt Cancer Center is searching for a bold, entrepreneurial-minded Applied Data Scientist – Regulatory and Statistical for a dynamic, one-year project to help build the first regulatory-grade AI models that predict therapy response in multiple myeloma.
You’ll partner with a physician-scientist PI and data-engineering team to prototype, validate, and document predictive models designed for clinical use. This is hands-on translational ML — fast iteration, real impact, auditable results. Your models will form the core of clinically actionable, auditable AI systems that change how we treat cancer.
Ideal Candidate:
- Expert in Python (scikit-learn, XGBoost, PyTorch/TensorFlow).
- Skilled in survival or clinical modeling; thrive where rigor meets speed.
- Startup thinkers with a thirst for discovery
- Individuals who thrive in fast-paced, risk-friendly environments
- Problem solvers who see challenges as opportunities
- Team players eager to see their ideas put into action
Responsibilities:
- Develop and validate multimodal survival and risk-stratification models (clinical + omics + imaging).
- Collaborate with engineers to define and extract features.
- Perform calibration, bias analysis, and explainability (SHAP, PDPs, model cards).
- Translate results into clinician-friendly insights and contribute to IP and regulatory filings.
Credentials & Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative field with seven (7) years of applied statistical or machine learning model development experience in healthcare, biotech, or regulated environments.
- Or PhD with five (5) years of applied statistical or machine learning model development experience in healthcare, biotech, or regulated environments.
- Familiarity with Snowflake or modern data-engineering workflows preferred.
Join a project that’s not just about data – it’s about revolutionizing patient care. Help us bridge the gap between today’s personalized medicine and tomorrow’s predictive breakthroughs.
If you’re ready to take risks, drive results, and change the future of medicine, apply today!
About the Employer
Moffitt Cancer Center proudly stands as a Comprehensive Cancer Center designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the vibrant city of Tampa, Florida. This dynamic city is an exceptional choice for those seeking exciting opportunities in a rapidly growing metropolitan area. With its flourishing economy and rich cultural diversity, the Tampa Bay region masterfully combines urban elegance with breathtaking natural beauty. Discover why countless individuals have chosen to make Tampa their home and experience firsthand what makes it one of the fastest-growing metropolitan cities in the United States.
How to Apply
https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/moffitt/#/preApply/62744
ASH conference booth #2015, please come stop by to learn more about Moffitt
Contact Information
Maritza Garcia-Saavedra
12902 Magnolia Dr
Tampa, FL 33543 USA
http://www.moffitt.org
maritza.garcia-saavedra@moffitt.org
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