Senior Data Scientist

Role: Senior Data Scientist (Associate Director, Quality Engineer/Data Science) focused on establishing and leading the Quality Data Science function within Allogene's allogeneic CAR T platform. Responsibilities: develop strategy and roadmap to embed data science into GMP quality processes; provide guidance on process understanding, product comparability, validation, and lifecycle management; contribute to GMP Quality Management System development and regulatory readiness; support root cause analysis and process improvements; collaborate cross-functionally to integrate data-driven insights and industry best practices; and support regulatory submissions and inspections. Requirements: BS/MS in Statistics, Data Science, or related; 6-8+ years in biotech/pharma with expertise in applied statistics (DoE, multivariate analysis, regression); proficiency in R, Python, SAS, or similar; experience with complex laboratory or manufacturing data; strong knowledge of GMP regulations; experience influencing cross-functional teams. Preferred: advanced degree, ASQ Quality Engineer certification. High-Value: biopharma, cell therapy (CAR T), GMP quality systems, data science, process validation, lifecycle management, regulatory support. Location: South San Francisco, CA.