Data Modeling Engineer, SDTM Development and Operations
About This Role
The Data Modeling Engineer will be part of the Clinical Modeling SDTM Development and Operations organization that is constantly evolving and responsible for fulfilling all of Biogen’s clinical data standardization needs with presence in the Unites States and Europe. This will be a hybrid position in Cambridge, MA.
What You’ll Do
Biogen is seeking a highly skilled AI Engineer to drive the future of our clinical trial data standardization process. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and implementing advanced data modeling techniques that standardize our clinical trial data to meet industry standards such as SDTM and ADaM. You will also play a key role in improving our data modeling ecosystem, collaborating with the head of data modeling to create solutions that significantly boost efficiency, speed up data analysis, and shorten database lock times.
Who You Are
- An AI Engineer proficient in designing and fine-tuning transformer-based and LLM architectures for domain-specific AI solutions.
- Skilled in developing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems and AI agents capable of contextual reasoning, information extraction, and task automation.
- Experienced in end-to-end AI application development, including data pipelines, model integration, and intelligent workflow orchestration.
- Someone who is passionate about data, data structures, data transformations and taking/learning about initiatives using Analytics to optimize the transformation of clinical data.
Required Skills
- Master’s degree in AI or related field with a focus on AI
- 1+ years relevant work experience with a focus on NLP, RAG & AI Agents
- Proficient in Python, PyTorch, Langchain, Hugging Face, numpy, pandas, and related ML/NLP frameworks.
- Strong grasp of SDLC principles, modular architecture, and collaborative development using Git/GitHub
- Applications of AI in the Pharmaceutical/biotechnology/CRO industry experience is a plus
- Working cross functionally with stakeholders
Why Biogen?
Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.
Additional Information
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
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What We Do
Through cutting-edge science and medicine, Biogen discovers, develops and delivers innovative therapies worldwide for people living with serious neurological and neurodegenerative diseases.
Founded in 1978, Biogen is a pioneer in biotechnology and today the Company has the leading portfolio of medicines to treat multiple sclerosis, has introduced the first and only approved treatment for spinal muscular atrophy, and is at the forefront of neurology research for conditions including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Biogen also manufactures and commercializes biosimilars of advanced biologics.
With approximately 7000 people worldwide, we are truly a global organization, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which is also home to our research operations. Our international headquarters are based in Zug, Switzerland and we have world-class manufacturing facilities in North Carolina and Denmark. We offer therapies globally through direct affiliate presence in 30 countries and a network of distribution partners in over 50 additional countries.
For more information, please visit www.biogen.com. Follow us on social media – Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube.
