Research Consultant
Raydar
Research Consultant
Raydar
AI-powered recruiting agency for tech roles
Raydar · United States (Remote) · Contract · Posted 2026-11-06
Workplace: remote
About the company
Our client is a life sciences company.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Evaluates computer-generated suggestions for scientific soundness, applying broad knowledge of biology and pharmacology to judge which proposed approaches merit pursuit. This is part-time contract work of around 5 to 10 hours a week, performed remotely. The work moves between independent case analysis and periodic group discussions with the team.
What you'll do
- Study patient records, genomic results and molecular information to understand what drives a condition and which treatment routes might help.
- Examine candidate compounds generated by automated tools, add your own hypotheses and rank the most promising options.
- Judge whether a proposed mechanism would likely yield a real clinical effect, weighing the strength of evidence, achievable drug levels, tissue access, safety, drug interactions and individual patient factors.
- Spot gaps in the evidence, help shape validation studies, and choose biomarkers and measures that track response.
- Prepare well-supported written reports and make the case for recommendations to treating doctors, researchers and advocacy groups.
- Offer engineering and science teams precise feedback that strengthens the scientific reasoning and practical value of their models.
What we're looking for
- A doctorate in biology or the life sciences, or a combined MD and PhD.
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience.
- Thorough command of human biology and drug action, sufficient to test computer-generated hypotheses rigorously.
- Broad life sciences training that lets you reason about diseases beyond your own area of expertise.
- An established professional reputation that leads physicians and researchers to value your judgment.
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive compensation
Location and work model
- Remote (US)
- Contract engagement
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Raydar is an AI-powered talent acquisition firm that serves tech-focused organizations on a contingency basis, charging client companies only after a successful hire. It uses proprietary AI to identify a large pool of candidates and conducts a short 15-minute AI-driven interview (recorded and transcribed) before human recruiters review materials, provide interview prep, and assist with offers and negotiations. What sets it apart is the blend of automated sourcing and screening with hands-on human oversight and tailored client support. Its goal is to help organizations hire more efficiently by speeding up sourcing while maintaining thorough evaluation and negotiation assistance.
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