Lead Data Scientist

At Neumora, we are pushing the boundaries of science and technology to revolutionize the way patients with brain disease are treated. We are seeking extraordinary individuals to join our team as we grow and advance our pipeline.

We are seeking a Lead Data Scientist to develop and apply machine learning and computational tools to help advance our pipeline at Neumora Therapeutics. This individual will work across dynamic and inter-disciplinary teams of data scientists, biologists, and clinicians to formulate scientific/clinical problems as data science problems. This role will focus on expanding existing statistical and machine learning methods and tools for clinical development, biomarker development, clinical operations, and patient stratification for our therapies across neuropsychiatry and neurodegeneration. This is a hybrid position (in office 2-3 days/week) based out of Watertown, MA.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Clinicians, Scientists and Data Scientists to analyze in-house and public domain genomic, proteomics, clinical and biomarker data to support clinical development and biomarker strategies for our therapies.
• Leverage data science-driven applications to enhance operational efficiencies and data rigor across Neumora clinical programs.
• Collaborate with a cross-disciplinary team of scientists, clinicians, data scientists and data engineers.
• Communicate findings to multiple senior stakeholders and executive committee members.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Biostatistics/Computer Science/Neuroscience (or equivalent).
• Strong background in Biostatistics and Machine Learning.
• Hands-on experience in statistics and machine learning toolboxes in Python and/or R.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a team player, good communication skills and a continuous learner.
• Prior experience in the analysis of biomarker data using statistical or machine learning techniques in academic or industry setting(s).
• Experience using a cloud-based Data Science ecosystem (e.g., AWS).
• Experience with genomic and/or proteomic data analysis.

2025 Company benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan: Neumora matches 50% of an employee's eligible contribution, up to the first 6% of salary (up to 3% employer contribution)
• Company Equity (New Hire Awards, Annual Awards, ESPP)
• Annual paid time off:
• Accrued Vacation Days: 15 days per year
• Sick Days: 10 days per year
• Company Holidays: 13 days plus summer recharge week in July and winter shutdown in December
• Leave of Absence: Paid Medical Leave, Paid New Parent Bonding Leave, Paid Family Leave, paid short-term and long-term disability
• Discretionary year-end bonus

The salary range posted describes the minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Actual salary may vary based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Base Salary Range: $180,990-$ 201,504

Neumora Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company founded to confront the global brain disease crisis by taking a fundamentally different approach to the way treatments for brain diseases are developed. Our therapeutic pipeline currently consists of multiple clinical and preclinical neuroscience programs that target novel mechanisms of action for a broad range of underserved neuropsychiatric disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. Our work is supported by an integrated suite of translational, clinical, and computational tools to generate insights that can enable precision medicine approaches. Neumora's mission is to redefine neuroscience drug development by bringing forward the next generation of novel therapies that offer improved treatment outcomes and quality of life for patients suffering from brain diseases.

Neumora is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.