Lead Data Scientist

Matchtech; Alcobendas; Híbrido; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Permanent contract

Hybrid model: 3 days on-site in LasTab

Private medical insurance

24 vacation days

Descripción de la vacante

Matchtech is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to drive AI‑powered innovation within its Digital Innovation Hub in Madrid. You will transform emerging AI capabilities into practical, scalable solutions addressing real business challenges and own the end‑to‑end AI lifecycle from research to production.

The role requires 9+ years in AI/DS, strong NLP/LLMs, and a business‑translator mindset. You’ll collaborate with global teams and partner with EMEA units to shape high‑value AI opportunities, in a

Formación

• 9+ years of experience in AI, Data Science, or Advanced Analytics.
• Proven track record delivering AI/GenAI solutions with real business impact.
• Strong experience co‑creating use cases with business teams.
• Fluency in Spanish and English; multinational work experience.

Responsabilidades

• Transform AI capabilities into practical, scalable solutions.
• Own the End-to-End AI Lifecycle from research to production deployment.
• Collaborate globally with AI and analytics teams to align strategy.
• Drive cross-functional impact with EMEA business units.
• Lead experiments with state‑of‑the‑art models to accelerate business impact.
• Promote ethical, scalable AI practices across the organization.
• Ensure quality and reliability of AI models across deployments.

Conocimientos

NLP

LLMs

Chatbot development

ML & modeling

TensorFlow / PyTorch

MLOps

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)

Business translator

Bilingual Spanish/English

Data-Driven Decision Making

Descripción del empleo

Hybrid (3 days in Madrid office, Alcobendas)

Are you passionate about Generative AI and motivated by the challenge of leading high‑impact initiatives?

We’re looking for a Lead Data Scientist to drive AI‑powered innovation within our Digital Innovation Hub—acting as the strategic connector between business vision and technological capability.

What You’ll Do

Transform emerging AI capabilities into practical, scalable solutions that address real business challenges.

Own the End-to-End AI Lifecycle

From research and rapid prototyping to robust production deployment, you’ll guide every phase of AI and data science initiatives.

Collaborate Globally

Work closely with global AI and analytics teams to align strategy, share best practices, and co‑develop cutting‑edge solutions.

Drive Cross‑Functional Impact

Partner with EMEA business units (Marketing, Operations, Product, etc.) to identify and shape high‑value AI opportunities.

Advance Generative AI Exploration

Lead experimentation with state‑of‑the‑art models (LLMs, generative architectures) to accelerate business impact and enhance customer experiences.

Promote ethical, scalable, and business‑aligned AI practices across the organization, acting as a thought leader and trusted advisor.

Ensure Quality & Reliability

Guarantee the performance, scalability, and integrity of AI models across all deployments.

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize AI opportunities with business stakeholders.
• Define functional and technical requirements for AI solutions, starting with chatbot‑focused initiatives.
• Coordinate end‑to‑end delivery with cross‑functional teams (Data, IT, Product, Business).
• Validate model performance and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Communicate progress and results effectively in both English and Spanish.
• Foster a culture of innovation within the Digital Innovation Hub and promote AI adoption across teams.

What We’re Looking For

• 9+ years of experience in AI, Data Science, or Advanced Analytics.
• Proven track record delivering AI/GenAI solutions with real business impact.
• Strong experience co‑creating use cases with business teams.
• Solid technical foundation in Data Science/Engineering and a strategic mindset.
• Valuable expertise in NLP, including LLMs and chatbot development.
• Strong grounding in machine learning, statistical modeling, and applied mathematics (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.).
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and MLOps best practices.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.
• Excellent "business translator" profile: comfortable engaging both senior executives and technical teams.
• Fluency in Spanish and English and experience working in multinational environments.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Agility: Adapts quickly to shifting priorities while maintaining long‑term vision.
• Customer Obsession: Designs solutions that maximize business and customer value.
• Curiosity & Innovation: Embraces experimentation and continuous iteration.
• Influence & Alignment: Brings diverse stakeholders together around shared goals.
• Effective Storytelling: Turns complex data into compelling narratives.
• Data‑Driven Decision Making: Validates assumptions and guides decisions with evidence.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Builds trust and alignment across distributed technical and business teams.
• Strong communication and storytelling abilities.
• Collaborative, analytical, and results‑oriented mindset.
• Proactive and comfortable working in fast‑paced, innovative environments.

What We Offer

• Permanent contract with a leading company in the healthcare sector.
• Hybrid model: 3 days on-site (Las Tablas, Madrid) / 2 days remote.
• Stable long‑term project within a true innovation environment.
• Private medical insurance and 24 vacation days per year.
• Access to continuous learning and development platforms.