Principal Data Scientist, Medical Imaging
Formation Bio · New York, NY; Boston, MA
Posted about 3 months ago · $204,500 - $267,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Formation Bio's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Formation Bio's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Formation Bio
- high 23 stale, 0 reposted of 23 open
- Hiring momentum
- 29 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Formation Bio's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Formation Bio.
About this role
As a Principal Data Scientist in Medical Imaging at Formation Bio, you will lead the integration of advanced imaging analytics and AI into the drug development pipeline. Your role will involve developing deep learning models for medical image analysis, collaborating with clinical teams, and translating imaging data into actionable insights to enhance clinical trials and patient outcomes.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Formation Bio as an employer.
What you need
- PhD in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Physics, or related field with focus on medical imaging
- 5+ years of post-PhD industry experience developing production-grade AI models for medical imaging applications
- Deep expertise in computer vision and deep learning architectures (CNNs, U-Net, Vision Transformers) for medical image analysis
- Proven track record with MRI and X-ray image analysis, including hands-on experience with DICOM standards and medical imaging software
- Strong programming skills in Python with expertise in PyTorch/TensorFlow and medical imaging libraries
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with radiologists and clinical teams to translate medical insights into technical solutions
Nice to have
- Experience with regulatory submissions involving imaging endpoints or AI-based image analysis tools
- Experience with multi-modal imaging fusion and analysis (combining MRI, CT, PET data)
- Knowledge of clinical trial design and experience with imaging core lab operations
- Experience with federated learning or privacy-preserving techniques for medical imaging
- Understanding of radiomics and quantitative imaging biomarker development
What you get
- Total Compensation Range: $204,500 - $267,000
- Equity
- Comprehensive benefits
- Generous perks
Worth weighing
- Hybrid model requiring 3 days per week in office
- No specific mention of remote work options outside the listed locations
- Total compensation range provided, but individual offers may vary based on multiple factors
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Listed by Formation Bio on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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