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Data Scientist, Portfolio Optimization

Boston💼 Full-time💰 $154,500–$154,500🗓 2026-06-29 → 2026-07-31

Core

Translate probability of success predictions into measurable portfolio-level outcomes for drug development assets.

Role type

Data Scientist (Portfolio Optimization & Risk)

Builds

Portfolio engine systems including order management, execution simulation, portfolio construction, and risk monitoring.

Domain

Quantitative finance + AI-driven drug development

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Python (pandas, numpy, scipy), portfolio construction, risk management, data wrangling, backtesting, quantitative research

Preferred skills

backtesting frameworks (vectorbt, Backtrader), healthcare/pharma data, alternative data, probability-of-success modeling, LLMs/AI/ML pipelines, dashboard tools (Streamlit, Plotly, Dash), pipeline orchestration (Dagster, Airflow)

Technologies

Python, pandas, numpy, scipy, vectorbt, Backtrader, Streamlit, Plotly, Dash, Dagster, Airflow

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain core portfolio engine systems; Design risk frameworks for drug development bets; Run rigorous backtesting experiments; Integrate internal data sources into analytics pipelines; Build dashboards for portfolio performance and risk metrics; Collaborate on model improvement and evidence prioritization.

Seniority

Mid-level (1-3 years experience)

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