Data Scientist

Fondazione Telethon is a leading Italian biomedical charity dedicated to advancing research on rare genetic diseases. Since its founding, it has funded thousands of research projects and supported hundreds of scientists in Italy and abroad. Telethon-backed research has led to internationally recognised breakthroughs, including approved gene therapies for rare diseases. Our mission is to turn excellent science into real therapies, improving the lives of patients and their families.

Can you handle a graph with 10 million nodes and 100 million edges?

If the answer is yes, keep reading.

What you will do

You will collaborate with an agile, multidisciplinary team to design, develop, and iterate on data products. These products primarily support strategic decision-making regarding research project funding and the organisation’s scientific communication. You will regularly interact with top-notch gene therapy researchers.

A key aspect of the role is working with state-of-the-art, fast-evolving technologies. You will be expected to quickly acquire new knowledge, experiment with emerging tools and methods, and assess their potential through rapid prototyping and testing.

How we work

We operate in short, outcome-driven iterations, typically moving from idea to MVP within three months. Our approach is strongly product-oriented :

• We maintain a broad project funnel that encourages exploration and experimentation
• We prototype fast and learn quickly
• We deliberately accept the risk of discontinuing initiatives that prove non-sustainable
• Decisions are driven by impact, feasibility, and alignment with our mission

This environment rewards curiosity, pragmatism, and a strong sense ofownership.

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Nice to have

The position is based in Rome or Milan with a 50% remote working routine.

What you can expect