Parexel is in the business of improving the world’s health. We do this by providing a suite of biopharmaceutical services that help clients across the globe transform scientific discoveries into new treatments. We believe in our values, Patients First, Quality, Respect, Empowerment & Accountability.
This role will work within ourAI Labs’ department which is an innovative team that will build and deploy leading AI-driven solutions to improve workflows common across both Parexel and the life sciences industry. The team partner and support the business in building best-in-class AI-driven solutions when nothing suitable exists.
This role is to be based in the UK and can be either office based (Uxbridge) or fully home based anywhere in the UK. The office is open planned, and you will be working in an innovative and collaborative environment with your international peers and colleagues.
As the Machine Learning (ML) Engineer II you will be responsible for developing AI Labs’ machine learning platform and creating production ready AI-based solutions for key impact areas in Parexel’s business. In this role, you will write, test, and release code and internal libraries according to the technology and productroadmaps. You will work collaboratively with application engineering, product, and business stakeholders to develop principled and innovative ML solutions from research to POC to production. You will also serve as experts within Parexel, driving AI education and providing expert guidance to other parts of the business.
ML and Natural Language Processing (NLP) Technology
Applied ML POCs and Experimentation
AI-based Production Solutions
AI Expertise, Education, and Advocacy
Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Deep Learning, (building and deploying NLP systems)
Theoretical and practical proficiency in probability, statistical NLP algorithms, and modern ML technologies, including: transformers, graphical models, information retrieval techniques, LLMs, time series models, Reinforcement Learning, etc
Strong software engineering fundamentals, including the ability to write production ready code, architect packages, and make sound architectural and procedural choices for effective shared codebases
Knowledge and Experience:
Strong previous NLP Engineer or Machine Learning Engineer experience working in a commercial environment is essential.
Advanced level experience with the following tools: Git, Github, scientific computing packages (pytorch, numpy, tensorflow), AWS or Azure cloud platforms, JIRA, Confluence, Docker
High level expertise in the use of Python is essential.
Experience producing high quality code in a shared context
Up to date with state of the art in Machine Learning (and NLP techniques/models)
Experience conducting and publishing research in Machine Learning/AI(NLP)preferred
Intermediate experience owning the delivery of cutting-edge production-quality AI solutions and models
In return we will be able to offer you a structured career pathway and encouragement to develop within the role including awareness and understanding of the industry. You will be well supported and for your hard work you will be rewarded with a competitive base salary as well as a benefits package including holiday, private healthcare, dental insurance as well as other benefits that you would expect with a top company in the CRO Industry.
Apply today to begin your Parexel journey!
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