Senior Data Scientist

About Us:

iota Biosciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of Astellas Pharma US, is advancing a new class of bioelectronic medicines through the development of fully implantable Class III medical devices. Our proprietary technologies open therapeutic and diagnostic possibilities not previously accessible to clinicians.

Together with Astellas, we are committed to patient-centric design, scientific and engineering excellence, and cross-functional teamwork. These principles guide us in bringing transformative, first-of-its-kind technologies into the clinic and closer to patients.

The Role

We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our urological therapies team and play a key role in advancing next-generation implantable medical devices.

In this role, you will work with complex biological signals and experimental datasets to help drive device development, improve signal interpretation, and generate insights that inform critical R&D decisions.

You’ll collaborate closely with hardware engineers, neuroscientists, clinicians, and product teams, helping translate experimental data into meaningful insights that accelerate the development of novel therapies.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact problems in neurotechnology and medical devices, where your analyses directly influence how new therapies are designed and delivered.

What You’ll Do

• Build and scale data pipelines and analysis workflows for biological signal processing and device performance data

• Analyze experimental datasets from benchtop, tissue, preclinical, and clinical studies

• Develop algorithms, statistical models, and machine learning approaches to extract meaningful patterns from biological signals

• Create clear visualizations and technical reports that inform R&D and product development decisions

• Partner with scientists and engineers to design robust experiments and data collection strategies

• Translate complex data into actionable insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Contribute to the data science strategy supporting next-generation implantable medical devices

What you’ll bring:

• BS with 5+ years or MS with 2+ years in Data Science, Computational Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field

• Or a PhD in a related field

• Strong Python skills for data analysis, signal processing, and visualization

• Experience working with time-series data or complex experimental datasets

• Experience developing statistical models, algorithms, or machine learning approaches

• Familiarity with Git, reproducible workflows, and cloud-based data infrastructure

• Ability to communicate insights clearly across multidisciplinary teams

This role is expected to be on site 2 days per week and includes 5-10% travel.

Nice to Have

• Experience with biological signals, neurophysiology data, or neuromodulation technologies

• Experience in medical devices, biotech, or regulated healthcare environments

• Experience analyzing electrophysiology or neural signal data

Why Join Us

• Mission with impact – see your work directly enable life-changing therapies

• Cutting-edge impact – work on a proprietary platform that’s redefining what’s possible

• Growth opportunities – shape not only the product but also the future of the company’s technology roadmap

iota offers a very competitive benefits package that includes the following:

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, covered at 100%

• Access to quality dental and vision coverage

• Onsite Gym in Alameda

Work-Life Balance

• Generous vacation pay

• Paid parental leave

• Options for flexible work schedules

Competitive Compensation

• Annual Bonus Plan

• Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)

• 401(k) plan with employer match