NEW JOB OPENING
AGENTIC AI / LLM ENGINEER - PHARMACEUTICAL R&D
IN South San Francisco, CA, USA!

 

Date Posted: 10/27/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 509882
Industry: Biotech/Healthcare
Job Title: Agentic AI / LLM Engineer - Pharmaceutical R&D
Job Location: South San Francisco, CA, USA, 94080
Work Model: Onsite
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 14
Min Hourly Rate($): 53.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 73.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Artificial Intelligence (AI), LLM (Large Language Model), MCP, Modeling
Experience Desired:
Strong expertise in predictive modeling, machine learning, and AI prototyping. (2+ yrs),
Experience working with biomedical datasets, such as omics, clinical trials, real-world data, or in vitro/in vivo datasets (2+ yrs),
Hands-on experience developing agentic AI systems, LLM tools, and MCP tools (2+ yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Master’s Degree
Preferred Education: Ph.D / Doctorate

**C2C is not available**

 

Job Description
Required Education:



• Master of Science (MSc) in Data Science, Computer Science, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or a related quantitative field



Preferred Education:



• Doctorate (PhD) in Data Science, Computer Science, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or a related quantitative field



Required Skills:

• Strong expertise in predictive modeling, machine learning, and AI prototyping.

• Hands-on experience developing agentic AI systems, LLM tools, and MCP tools.

• Proficiency in handling biomedical datasets (omics, clinical trials, RWD, or in vitro/in vivo data).

• Agile prototyping mindset with software engineering skills tailored for data science.

• "AI native" approach to problem-solving with adaptability to fast-moving frameworks.

• Proactive attitude and strong communication skills suitable for global matrix team settings.



Preferred Skills:

• Background in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, toxicology, or quantitative risk management is highly desirable.



Summary:

• We are seeking a professional with a background combining AI rapid prototyping and Predictive Modeling to support the DAISAE platform and predictive analytics subteams within the RDE 9 program.

• This role focuses on co-developing shared data and technical foundations (e.g. Ontologies, Knowledge Graphs), prototyping agentic AI capabilities, and advancing predictive models for drug safety risk prediction across the product lifecycle.



Responsibilities:

• AI Prototyping & MCP Tool Development: Rapidly explore, evaluate, and prototype emerging AI tools and agentic capabilities, specifically developing MCP tools and AI agent integrations for DAISAE.

• Predictive Modeling: Build and refine predictive models using multi-modal datasets (including in vitro, in vivo, omics, clinical trial data, real-world data (RWD), and spontaneous safety reports) to enable risk prediction from early molecule-level evaluation to late-stage and post-marketing patient safety.

• Architecture & Platform Design: Translate feasibility findings and prototype evaluations into concrete architectural design and platform requirements for shared data and technical foundations.

• Co-Development & Governance Collaboration: Work in an agile way to prototype reusable technical capabilities before transitioning components to RDT (Client Digital Tech) for formal validation, compliance, and production rollout.

• Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with data scientists, safety scientists, and RDT technical partners to ensure technical execution aligns with business priorities.
  • **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

  • **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**


 

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