Data Scientist

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Xenon Pharmaceuticals, a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical firm, aims for breakthroughs in neurological and psychiatric treatment technologies. They are keen on building a team that thrives in a culture of respect and collaboration. As the company expands its pipeline for urgent medical conditions like epilepsy and depression, a temporary Data Scientist role has opened to innovate and support its mission through advanced computational solutions.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Develop scalable data models and user-friendly web-based applications using Python.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications on a Linux server with Docker.
• Create and validate deep learning models for animal pose estimation in Linux.
• Prepare professional documentation through GitHub Pages or similar tools.
• Communicate findings effectively to various stakeholders.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short and long-term disability, and life insurance programs.
• Employee Assistance Program and travel insurance.
• Retirement savings with company matching.
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• End-of-year company shutdown.
• Training and Tuition Assistance programs.

This role requires you to have:

• Advanced programming skills in Python.
• Strong knowledge in SQL and database management.
• Proficiency in deep learning setup and deployment.
• Familiarity with Docker and containerization.
• Experience with Linux server environments.

You would benefit from having:

• Experience with HTML/CSS for front-end development.
• MLOps and DevOps exposure in cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Proficiency in version control and workflow tools such as GitHub Actions.

Xenon Pharmaceuticals participates in background checks for finalist candidates. U.S. roles involve E-Verify participation where applicable.