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Calyxo, Inc.Data Scientist - Remote, USA
Calyxo, Inc., a medical device organization founded in 2016 and based in Pleasanton, California, focuses on developing advanced treatments for kidney stone disease. The enterprise is…
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Calyxo, Inc., a medical device organization founded in 2016 and based in Pleasanton, California, focuses on developing advanced treatments for kidney stone disease. The enterprise is currently searching for a Data Scientist to join its full-time team under the supervision of the Manager of Biostatistics. This professional will handle evidence generation across the product lifecycle, converting clinical, preclinical, and real-world information into reproducible insights and datasets. The position requires traveling…
Job Description
Calyxo, Inc., a medical device organization founded in 2016 and based in Pleasanton, California, focuses on developing advanced treatments for kidney stone disease. The enterprise is currently searching for a Data Scientist to join its full-time team under the supervision of the Manager of Biostatistics. This professional will handle evidence generation across the product lifecycle, converting clinical, preclinical, and real-world information into reproducible insights and datasets. The position requires traveling up to ten percent of the time.
This role suits analytical professionals who can convert business and research inquiries into structured data cohorts, analysis plans, and clear deliverables. The incumbent collaborates closely with R&D, clinical, scientific, quality, regulatory, IT, and external partners. Responsibilities encompass building reproducible data workflows, managing electronic health records and claims data, supporting post-market safety analyses, providing biostatistical input for preclinical and clinical trials, and communicating findings to diverse audiences. Candidates must possess technical rigor, sound judgment, and meticulous documentation practices.
Calyxo offers a dynamic work environment featuring experienced leadership and opportunities for professional growth. Eligible staff members receive a compensation package containing a base salary between $135,000 and $155,000 per year, a variable incentive plan, stock options, healthcare coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Translate research and business objectives into analytical plans, cohort definitions, and data requirements
- Process real-world data, claims data, electronic health records, and clinical datasets to evaluate quality and suitability
- Construct and maintain reproducible workflows for data transformation, extraction, and quality verification
- Establish repeatable protocols for structured clinical information and unstructured notes through natural language extraction
- Execute post-market evaluations and real-world evidence initiatives to gauge device performance and safety
- Deliver biostatistical guidance for clinical and preclinical studies covering protocols, endpoints, and sample sizing
- Develop and update statistical analysis plans, programming specifications, and analysis dataset documentation
- Examine study data structures for consistency and completeness while coordinating issue resolution
- Execute and verify descriptive and inferential statistical evaluations using traceable methodologies
- Interpret findings against study goals and contribute to reports, publications, and regulatory submissions
- Collaborate with internal IT and external groups to build secure data storage, access, and audit logging workflows
- Present analytical methods, limitations, and findings to technical and nontechnical internal stakeholders
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in computer science, biostatistics, statistics, data science, public health, epidemiology, or a related quantitative field with seven years of relevant experience
- Master degree in a related quantitative field with five years of relevant experience
- Practical background utilizing R for analyzing, preparing, validating, and visualizing complex datasets
- Demonstrated ability to translate inquiries into reproducible analytical workflows and well-defined datasets
- Background in the statistical examination of observational, clinical, preclinical, or health-related data
- Working familiarity with study design, endpoint definition, analysis planning, and data interpretation
- Capability to create, review, and document analytical outputs and statistical programs with traceability
- Strong communication, problem-solving, documentation, and data-quality skills
- Capacity to operate independently while contributing to a cross-functional team
- Ability to travel up to 10 percent of the time
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
Qualifications
- Master degree or PhD in data science, biostatistics, statistics, epidemiology, or a related quantitative field
- Familiarity with SQL, SAS, and Python
- Exposure to longitudinal healthcare data, claims records, electronic health records, or clinical trial data
- Familiarity with observational research methodologies and real-world evidence generation
- Experience working with natural language processing, clinical text, regular expressions, or clinical concept extraction
- Background in supporting preclinical or clinical study design, sample size calculations, or statistical reporting plans
- Experience producing Tables, Listings, and Figures or contributing to regulatory submissions and scientific publications
- Employment history within a pharmaceutical, clinical research, medical device, or regulated setting
- Knowledge of applicable data standards and regulations including ICH E9, ISO 14155, GCP, and relevant FDA guidance
Core Skills
Benefits
- Base salary ranging from $135,000 to $155,000 annually
- Variable incentive plan
- Stock options
- Healthcare insurance
- Paid vacation
- 401(k) plan
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the salary range for the Data Scientist position?
The base salary ranges from $135,000 to $155,000 per year, accompanied by a variable incentive plan and stock options.
What are the educational and experience requirements for applicants?
Candidates must hold either a bachelor degree in a related quantitative discipline with seven years of relevant experience, or a master degree with five years of relevant experience.
Is travel required for this role?
Yes, the position requires the ability to travel up to 10 percent of the time.
What additional benefits are offered with this job?
Calyxo provides healthcare insurance, paid vacation, a 401(k) plan, stock options, and a variable incentive plan.
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