# Senior Principal DSX Data Scientist, AI at Genentech

- Company: Genentech
- What the company does: Genentech discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes treatments for patients with serious and life-threatening medical conditions. Backed by North Carolina Biotechnology Center.
- Company website: https://gene.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: South San Francisco
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $207K to $385K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-31
- Apply by: 2026-10-15
- Apply: https://roche.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ROG-A2O-GENE/job/South-San-Francisco/Senior-Principal-DSX-Data-Scientist--AI_202608-120928
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/genentech-senior-principal-dsx-data-scientist-ai/

## About the role

This role is in Analytical Data Science, a core function within Product Development Data Sciences (PDD) that provides strategic leadership and scientific rigor across Development at Roche. PDD Analytical Data Science teams are mobilized across the portfolio to generate data-driven insights, identify opportunities for scale, and implement impactful solutions.

## What they're looking for

- You hold a PhD or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field
- You have a minimum of 8 years of experience in data science, statistical computing, or platform development, with a demonstrated track record of impact at organizational or cross-functional levels
- You are a recognized expert in building and scaling scientific or statistical software systems, with deep understanding of clinical research environments and regulatory implications
- You bring expertise in multiple programming environments (e.g., Python, R) and development practices for reproducible, compliant, and high-performance computing
- You have demonstrated leadership of major programs or cross-functional initiatives with technical complexity and strategic significance
- You demonstrate capacity for independent thinking and ability to make decisions based upon sound principles