Lead Data Scientist

Farringdon, Greater London
1 month ago
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HIRING: Lead Data Scientist, London Hybrid £90,000 > Tech for Impact & Consultancy focus 🩺

I'm looking for a Lead Data Scientist to join my client to shape and deliver high impact data science and AI solutions across healthcare and consultancy. This is a senior, hands on leadership role for someone who thrives in a consulting environment, works confidently with clients, and enjoys turning complex data into real world impact.

Requirements of the role:

🩺 Lead the design and delivery of advanced analytics, ML and AI solutions for healthcare clients and internal teams;
🩺 Partner with consultants and clients to translate business challenges into data driven solutions;
🩺 Drive data science strategy and innovation, spotting new opportunities and emerging technologies;
🩺Provide technical leadership, mentoring and quality assurance within a growing data team; and
🩺Support business development, proposals and client pitches

Your skillset:

🩺 Senior data scientist with consultancy experience;
🩺 Strong python and statistics skills;
🩺 Experience deploying models using cloud platforms and containerisation
🩺 Clear understanding of data privacy, governance and GDPR (ideally in healthcare); and
🩺 Ability to communicate to non-technical audiences

Desirable:

🩺 Experience in healthcare or life sciences;
🩺 Knowledge of AI and/or big data technologies

If you're looking for a Lead role working on meaningful healthcare challenges with real impact, with a flexible working structure within a collaborative high performing culture, then this could be the role for you! 💯

Salary: £90,000 - £100,000
3 Days in office 2 days from home 🏅

If you're keen to discuss further, then drop me your CV AND contact number to (url removed)

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