AI Applied Scientist, Clinical Trials Protocol Digitization

Verily • Mountain View, CA

79d • $119,000 - $169,000

About The Position

As an AI Applied Scientist on our Clinical Trial Protocol Digitization team, you will help transform how clinical trials are designed and managed. Verily's Viewpoint Site CTMS platform supports better trial management, oversight, and data integration-streamlining processes to reduce costs, accelerate timelines, and ultimately bring treatments to patients faster. In this role, you will design novel algorithms, conduct applied research, and translate findings into practical AI solutions. You will focus on extracting knowledge from unstructured protocols and related medical data, building intelligent tooling that integrates seamlessly into real-world clinical workflows. Success in this role requires both scientific creativity and pragmatic engineering: you'll advance the state of the art in NLP/LLMs while ensuring models are reliable, scalable, and user-friendly for clinical and product stakeholders.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., data science, statistics, biomedical informatics, computer science, applied mathematics, or similar), or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience developing and applying advanced machine learning and AI techniques to clinical, biomedical, or similarly complex data.
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with modern ML frameworks and Git-based workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement novel algorithms or adapt research methods for practical applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with medical terminologies, ontologies, and standards relevant to clinical trials (e.g., FHIR).
• Experience collaborating with clinical research professionals or other domain experts.
• Exposure to software engineering practices and experience contributing to production systems.
• Strong curiosity and adaptability, with a demonstrated ability to learn new domains quickly.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop machine learning models and AI algorithms to extract, structure, and apply information from clinical trial protocols and related medical data.
• Translate research findings into production-ready solutions that enhance trial digitization and decision-making.
• Partner closely with clinical experts, product managers, and engineers to ensure solutions meet real-world needs and integrate with existing workflows.
• Communicate technical concepts and results clearly, adapting style and depth for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay current with advancements in AI/ML research and identify opportunities to apply them within clinical trial contexts.
• Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative team environment where diverse perspectives are valued and leveraged.

Benefits

• Verily-sponsored immigration support.
• Base salary range of $119,000 - $169,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees