Scientist - Large Language Modeling

at  Medpace Inc

Job Summary :
We are currently seeking a scientist with direct experience implementing large language models with interactive artificial intelligence. Skills and training in natural language processing will be critical for this role. This scientist will be expected to lead the development, training, and fine-tuning of a large language model.
This position falls within our informatics team, which is a fast-growing team of diverse skill sets including data science, statistics, clinical informatics, and population health. This team supports advanced data queries, analyses, visualizations, and interactive platforms. This team is expanding its scope to support more operational initiatives with artificial intelligence-driven tools. We are seeking a scientist to build a private LLM with AI features to support this expansion in services. The scientist will be supported by informatics team members and leadership.
If you are an individual with experience training LLMs and implementing AI chatbots, please review the following career opportunity.

Responsibilities :

• Implement a private, large language model based on both structured and text-based data inputs
• Integate artificial intelligence to support a chatbot feature to interact with the LLM
• Contribute to data architecture review, and support structural changes as needed
• Support departmental process improvement initiatives; and
• Participate in training and development of more junior team members.

Qualifications :

• 1-2 years direct, post-graduate experience implementing a LLM -or- PhD dissertation implementing a LLM
• Advanced computer programming skills (python or R)
• Analytical thinker with great attention to detail

Medpace Overview :
Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 5,000 people across 40+ countries.
Why Medpace? :
People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today.
The work we’ve done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.

• Implement a private, large language model based on both structured and text-based data inputs
• Integate artificial intelligence to support a chatbot feature to interact with the LLM
• Contribute to data architecture review, and support structural changes as needed
• Support departmental process improvement initiatives; and
• Participate in training and development of more junior team members