R Developer with Bio Background

Posted One Month Ago
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3 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Pharmaceutical
The Role
Develop and maintain R-based statistical programs, TLFs, and Shiny apps to support drug development and clinical trials. Apply CDISC standards, GxP validation principles, medical data review and pharmacovigilance knowledge, use version control, and collaborate with scientists while supporting requirements and backlog management.
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What we expect from you:
  • Proficient in R for statistical programming, data manipulation, and visualization

  • Knowledge of CDISC standards (e.g., SDTM, ADaM, SEND) and industry best practices

  • Experience in TLF (Tables, Listings, and Figures) programming

  • Understanding of validation principles within a GxP environment

  • Experience with Medical Data Review and Pharmacovigilance

  • Experience with version control systems such as Git

  • Familiarity with the end-to-end drug development lifecycle and clinical trial workflows

  • Experience in requirements gathering and backlog management

  • Master’s degree in bioinformatics or a related discipline (e.g., computer science, data science, biostatistics, mathematics) or equivalent work experience

  • You have a valid passport (when you're based outside of Poland) or ID (if you're based in Poland).

  • Must be located in EMEA or LATAM.

Additionally, we'd appreciate if you have:
  • Experience in building web applications or websites using R/Shiny
    Experience in designing and maintaining reproducible data processing pipelines (i.e., Nextflow)

  • Understanding of fundamental concepts in molecular biology and bioinformatics

  • Experience in using bioinformatics tools and databases (i.e., Bioconductor, BLAST, NCBI, EMBL, PDB, PubMed)

  • Experience in creating and maintaining R packages

  • Experience in collaboration with scientists and clinical researchers

What’s in it for you:
  • Fully remote work across Europe, Poland, or LATAM, with flexible working hours that support focus, deep work, and work–life balance.

  • Meaningful projects in life sciences - from drug discovery to clinical trials - where your R and Shiny solutions directly support scientific and clinical decisions.

  • A hands-on engineering role with real ownership, allowing you to design, build, and evolve data-driven applications used by researchers and scientists worldwide.

  • Collaboration with experienced data scientists, bioinformaticians, and engineers in a knowledge-driven, supportive environment.

  • Competitive B2B compensation aligned with your experience and career level, with a transparent salary and growth framework.

  • Time and budget for continuous professional development, including conferences, workshops, and continuous learning.

  • Opportunity to grow as an independent R (R/Shiny) expert within a strong data science and open-source community.

  • A remote-first, trust-based culture built on partnership, autonomy, and continuous improvement that values quality, ownership, and thoughtful problem-solving.

Important note: To complete the hiring process, you need to have a valid government-issued ID (for Polish citizens) or a valid passport (for non-Polish citizens).

What can you expect during the recruitment process?
  • General interview with the People Team

  • Home assignment

  • Tech Interview

  • Hiring Manager Interview (Head of Technology).

Does this sound like a great opportunity for you?Use the Apply button below!

Appsilon is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants of different backgrounds, cultures, genders, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed.


Skills Required

  • Proficient in R for statistical programming, data manipulation, and visualization
  • Knowledge of CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM, SEND)
  • Experience in TLF (Tables, Listings, and Figures) programming
  • Understanding of validation principles within a GxP environment
  • Experience with Medical Data Review and Pharmacovigilance
  • Experience with version control systems such as Git
  • Familiarity with end-to-end drug development lifecycle and clinical trial workflows
  • Experience in requirements gathering and backlog management
  • Master's degree in bioinformatics or related discipline or equivalent work experience
  • Valid passport (non-Poland) or ID (Poland) and located in EMEA or LATAM
  • Experience building web applications using R/Shiny
  • Experience designing and maintaining reproducible data pipelines (e.g., Nextflow)
  • Understanding of molecular biology and bioinformatics concepts
  • Experience using bioinformatics tools/databases (Bioconductor, BLAST, NCBI, EMBL, PDB, PubMed)
  • Experience creating and maintaining R packages
  • Experience collaborating with scientists and clinical researchers
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The Company
89 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Appsilon is a technology company providing innovative data analytics, machine learning, and managed services solutions for Fortune 500 companies, NGOs, and non-profit organizations. They specialize in developing advanced R Shiny applications and open-source solutions in R and Python, particularly for life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors, helping clients visualize data and make data-driven decisions through AI and specialized consulting.

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