Medical R&D Data Scientist & Proposal Writer

Key Responsibilities:

Proposal Development (60%)

• Lead or co-author technical volumes for SBIR, OTA, and other non-FAR-based solicitations targeting medical R&D.

• Translate innovative concepts into clear, compelling proposal content, including problem statements, methodologies, data strategies, and expected outcomes.

• Collaborate with SMEs, PI-level researchers, and technical staff to design competitive research strategies.

• Prepare proposal components including white papers, quad charts, biosketches, past performance, and work plans.

• Track relevant R&D opportunities from MTEC, NIH, DTRA, DARPA, etc., and help shape pursuit strategies.

Data Science & Research (40%)

• Support or lead exploratory data analysis, model development, and statistical validation for R&D efforts in public/military health.

• Leverage tools such as Python, R, or SQL to analyze biomedical, clinical, or sensor-based datasets.

• Help define data collection protocols, study design, and analytic frameworks in research proposals and active projects.

• Integrate AI/ML, data visualization, and cloud-based analytics platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks) as appropriate.

• Collaborate with external researchers and partners to refine hypotheses and ensure methodological rigor.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Data Science, Public Health, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.

• 3+ years of experience writing successful proposals for SBIR, OTA, or BAA funding in the federal health R&D space.

• Hands-on experience analyzing complex health datasets (EHR, wearable data, surveys, genomics, etc.).

• Proficiency in Python, R, or SQL for data manipulation, modeling, and visualization.

• Ability to synthesize technical and scientific content for both technical and non-technical reviewers.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting MTEC, SBIR initiatives.

• Familiarity with DoD acquisition and research protocols, human subjects protection, or FDA regulatory pathways.

• Understanding of AI/ML techniques applied to healthcare (predictive modeling, NLP, imaging).

• Working knowledge of Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, or similar cloud-based data platforms.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous Contribution on Health, Dental and Vision Insurances
• 100% Employer Paid Group Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Safe Harbor 401(K) Plan
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Healthcare Flexible Saving Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program