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Parexel is looking for a Senior Associate Biomarker Data Scientist to work with one of our large sponsors. The role is remote based but you must live and have the right to work in one of the following EMEA countries only:
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Spain
Romania
Serbia
Lithuania
Poland
The Senior Associate Biomarker Data Scientist is a quantitative data science role that supports analysis, pipeline execution, maintenance, and enhancements to established biomarker analytics workflows. The role may also assist in the development of tools for operational program tracking and shared AI-assisted coding standards. The position may also involve running and tuning existing pipelines (including flow cytometry automated gating), and well-scoped improvements to ensure deliverables and analyses are delivered on time.
Job Responsibilities
Pipeline and R Package Development:
Runs, monitors, and maintain existing analysis pipelines, internal R packages and report templates including interactive data exploration tools
Version control & collaboration: contribute via git (branching, pull requests, code review), and coordinate handoffs.
Data Operations and QC:
Manage end-to-end data flow: requesting data from BDM, tracking delivery, organizing on internal servers with proper folder structure and data cut documentation.
Prepare and send sample lists to sample management and other departments upon request
Works with scientists to harmonize heterogeneous formats, for the ongoing ingestion of biomarker data into common data formats
Reproducibility & QC: maintain run logs, validate outputs against expected formats/metrics, and ensure raw vs processed outputs are stored according to team conventions.
Support project & deliverable trackers: maintain a robust tracking system for analysis/pipeline deliverables (status, owners, due dates, dependencies, links to locations), and provide concise visibility for stakeholders.
Open Source Code Development:
Claude Code sharing and optimization: maintain a reusable library of prompts/snippets/skills for common tasks (e.g., data viewer creation), define standards (style, testing, documentation), and provide light enablement to ensure consistent AI-assisted workflows.
Job Requirements
Technical Skills:
Experience in open-source programming such as R, R Shiny, and bash
Experience using version control tools (git)
Experience using Claude Code and other AI tools
SQL, database design (PostgreSQL/similar), ETL pipelines
HTML/CSS/JavaScript basics
Other Skills:
Familiarity with basic statistical modeling fundamentals (linear/logistic models, survival concepts, multiple testing awareness)
QC mindset and validation
Good communication and collaboration skills.
Comfortable with quick paced environment
Required Special Equipment and/ or programs
R/ R/Python, R Shiny, bash
Required Education:
BS. (MS. is a plus) in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Computational Biology, Life Sciences, or related discipline with 2+ years of programming experience, preferably in life sciences processing molecular data and or clinical trial data in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or health-related industry.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Computational Biology, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
- At least 2 years of programming experience.
- Experience with R, R Shiny, and Bash.
- Experience using Git and version control workflows.
- Experience using Claude Code and other AI tools.
- Experience with SQL, database design, PostgreSQL or similar databases, and ETL pipelines.
- Basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills.
- Familiarity with statistical modeling fundamentals, including linear and logistic models, survival concepts, and multiple-testing awareness.
- Experience in life sciences processing molecular or clinical trial data is preferred.
- Master’s degree in a related discipline is a plus.
- Right to work and residence in an eligible EMEA country: United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Romania, Serbia, Lithuania, or Poland.
Parexel Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA options, and company-paid disability insurance. Descriptions often portray the package as strong or “top notch,” adding meaningful value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and, in some regions, generous pension contributions. Core financial protections are emphasized as a solid part of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include ample PTO or flexible/unlimited RTO alongside flexible schedules and remote/hybrid options. Work-life balance support from managers is highlighted as a practical advantage.
Parexel Insights
What We Do
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