[Remote] Applied AI Scientist (Health) (26-002)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Strategic Analysis, Inc. (SA) is actively seeking an Applied AI Scientist with deep expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning to support a program advancing AI diagnostics for rare diseases. The role involves providing technical guidance and oversight across the full life-cycle of AI system development, including data aggregation, model training, and real-world deployment. Responsibilities include evaluating proposals, advising on model development, and collaborating with clinical SMEs to ensure AI outputs meet clinician expectations. Responsibilities • Review and evaluate AI/ML technical proposals and deliverables from external teams • Provide guidance on model development, training methods, and validation strategies • Advise on integration of multimodal health data (EHR, imaging, genomic, and patient-reported) • Assess alignment of model architectures and approaches with program goals and clinical use cases • Evaluate benchmarking results and provide feedback on methodological soundness • Advise on deployment considerations, including interpretability, reliability, and safety in real-world settings • Collaborate with clinical SMEs to ensure AI outputs align with clinician expectations and workflows • Identify risks, gaps, or weaknesses in technical approaches and recommend corrective actions • Support program leadership with technical assessments, reports, and recommendations • Produce high-quality written reports and presentations that synthesize complex technical findings for diverse audiences Skills • Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related field • 5+ years of experience in related field • Experience applying advanced ML methods (LLMs, deep learning, etc) to complex health datasets • Familiarity with clinical and biomedical data types, including EHR, genomic, and imaging data • Demonstrated ability to review, critique, and guide AI/ML technical work at a high level • Strong understanding of evaluation methods for AI/ML, including robustness, fairness, interpretability, and reproducibility • Strong written and visual communication skills, with ability to produce high-quality reports and presentations • Experience in healthcare AI or biomedical applications • Familiarity with the rare disease field • Prior involvement in technical advisory, evaluation, or SETA-style roles • Experience working with interdisciplinary teams including clinicians and patient stakeholders • Experience working in an early-stage, fast-paced, startup environment Company Overview • Strategic Analysis Inc. It was founded in 1986, and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job