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Clinical Data Scientist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

The Role Clinical Data Scientists at Unlearn build world-class data products that underpin advances in machine learning for clinical research. Working in close collaboration with machine learning ...

Clinical Data Scientist

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$132K - $226K/yr

N-Power Medicine is seeking a Clinical Data Scientist to own the final stage of its clinical data pipeline, transforming complex datasets from manual abstraction, AI models, and electronic sources ...

Experience in molecular and clinical data analysis. * Experience in searching through and understanding scientific and regulatory literature. * Experience in working independently in a fast-paced ...

Experience in molecular and clinical data analysis. * Experience in searching through and understanding scientific and regulatory literature. * Experience in working independently in a fast-paced ...

Senior Clinical Data Scientists at Unlearn build world-class data products that underpin advances in machine learning for clinical research. Working in close collaboration with machine learning ...

Lead end-to-end medical research projects with top-tier life science companies. * Conduct EMR data exploration and extract relevant clinical features. * Apply LLM-based feature engineering to ...

Position Summary The Sr. Clinical Data Scientist will serve as the primary data architect for Karius's large-scale commercial real-world evidence registry. This role sits at the intersection of ...

Position Summary The Sr. Clinical Data Scientist will serve as the primary data architect for Karius's large-scale commercial real-world evidence registry. This role sits at the intersection of ...

Remote Duration 4-6 months The RBQM Data Scientist supports central monitoring and risk-based quality management (RBQM) for clinical trials. This role focuses on implementing and running pre-defined ...

Position Summary The Sr. Clinical Data Scientist will serve as the primary data architect for Karius's large-scale commercial real-world evidence registry. This role sits at the intersection of ...

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How much do locum clinical data scientist jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for locum clinical data scientist in the United States is $122,738.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,500.00 and $136,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Locum Clinical Data Scientist vs Clinical Data Scientist?

AspectLocum Clinical Data ScientistClinical Data Scientist
CredentialsTypically requires a Master’s or PhD in data science, biostatistics, or related fieldSame as locum, often with additional certifications preferred
Work EnvironmentTemporary, contract-based roles often in hospitals, research institutions, or pharma companiesPermanent positions in similar settings
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by healthcare providers, research organizations, and pharma for short-term projectsFull-time employment in healthcare and research sectors

The main difference is that a Locum Clinical Data Scientist works on temporary, short-term assignments, providing flexibility and specialized expertise, while a Clinical Data Scientist holds a permanent role with ongoing responsibilities. Both roles require similar qualifications and are found in healthcare and research industries.

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Clinical Data Scientist

Unlearn

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Our Mission and Vision
Unlearn exists to transform clinical development by making every trial smarter. We harness data, AI, and digital twins to enable faster, more robust studies that bring life-saving treatments to patients faster. This mission drives everything we do as we partner with biopharmaceutical companies to redesign how clinical trials are planned, run, and analyzed.
We are defining the future of clinical development with unmatched scientific credibility, replacing uncertainty with AI-powered precision so decisions are clearer and trials are stronger. We don't just disrupt the pharmaceutical industry, we create lasting change.
We believe AI will define the future of medicine, and we are committed to building that future responsibly, rigorously, and in close collaboration with our partners in clinical development.
About Our Team
We come from a variety of backgrounds ranging from machine learning to marketing-but regardless of where we come from, Unlearners share some common traits:
  • Unlearners are ambitious; we aren't intimidated by big, challenging goals.
  • Unlearners are disciplined experimenters; we break down our big goals into smaller chunks and meet as often as necessary to track our velocity and iterate quickly.
  • Unlearners are gritty; we never give up, setbacks just make us try harder.
  • Unlearners are receptive to new ideas; in fact, we hate being stuck with the status quo
  • Unlearners are storytellers; sharing information with each other and with the world is super important, too important to be boring. And, last but not least,
  • Unlearners are team-oriented; we put the mission first, the company second, the team third, and individuals last.

Headquartered in San Francisco, Unlearn was founded in 2017 by a team of world-class machine learning scientists. We have raised venture capital from top tier investors such as Altimeter, Insight Partners, Radical Ventures, 8VC, DCVC, and DCVC Bio, and completed our $50 million Series C in January 2024.
If our purpose and culture resonate with you, we invite you to apply.
The Role
Clinical Data Scientists at Unlearn build world-class data products that underpin advances in machine learning for clinical research. Working in close collaboration with machine learning scientists, engineers, clinical scientists, and product partners, they transform complex clinical data into high-quality, well-understood datasets tailored for modeling and other downstream applications. The role spans multiple disease areas and data sources, requiring strong software practices, careful data curation, and the ability to quickly develop clinical domain expertise. In addition to internal development, Clinical Data Scientists often work in forward-deployed settings, partnering directly with clients to ensure Unlearn's solutions are appropriately tailored to real-world study designs.
Responsibilities
  • Transform clinical trial, observational, and electronic health record data into high-quality, well-structured datasets.
  • Analyze longitudinal clinical datasets, developing a strong understanding of outcome measures, biomarkers, and other variables commonly used in clinical research across multiple disease areas.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams of data scientists, machine learning scientists, engineers, and clinicians to design, build, and maintain robust data products grounded in sound data organization, domain knowledge, and careful analysis.
  • Communicate technical findings, data characteristics, and limitations clearly and effectively to both internal partners and external collaborators, including in forward-deployed, client-facing settings.

Requirements
  • BS or advanced degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Psychology, Public Health, or related discipline.
  • 2+ years of experience wrangling data from disparate sources, data cleaning, and harmonizing datasets for analysis.
  • Experience working with complex or nuanced datasets.
  • Fluency in Python and its essential data science tools (numpy, pandas).
  • Demonstrated experience in collaborative software development.
  • Experience with clinical datasets in applied machine learning applications.
  • Experience working in multidisciplinary teams that include scientists, engineers, and product management.

Nice to Haves
  • Prior experience in forward-deployed, client-facing settings.
  • Experience in clinical/healthcare data.

Benefits & Perks
The following benefits and perks are for full time roles only.
  • Generous equity participation
  • 100% company-covered medical, dental, & vision insurance plans
  • 401k plan with matching
  • Flexible PTO plus company holidays
  • Annual company-wide break December 24 through January 1
  • Commuter benefits
  • Paid Parental Leave

Unlearn is an equal opportunity employer.
At Unlearn, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, because inclusion and diversity are essential to achieving our mission. If you're excited about this role, and your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply nevertheless.