Lead Data Scientist

g2 Recruitment; France; Hybrid; EUR 83,000 - 148,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible contract duration

Competitive daily rate

Partial remote flexibility

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Freelance Lead Data Scientist in Paris to guide a data science team and develop models to enhance pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with a competitive daily rate. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of data science experience and strong communication skills in English and French.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data science, including team leadership.
• Proven experience with machine learning and Python.
• Exposure to pharma or manufacturing environments is a strong plus.
• Able to communicate effectively in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team of data scientists.
• Develop and deploy predictive models for production efficiency.
• Apply computer vision techniques for quality control.
• Translate operational challenges into data-driven solutions with measurable impact.
• Ensure compliance with pharma data integrity standards (GxP, GMP).
• Advise leadership on data strategy and capability growth.

Skills

Data Science

Machine Learning

Python

Computer Vision

Team Leadership

English Communication

French Communication

Tools

ML frameworks

Job description

Overview

Connecting AI/Robotics experts with leading organisations across Europe.

Freelance Opportunity: Lead Data Scientist – Pharma Manufacturing

Location: Paris, France

Client: Disclosed if successful

About

My client supports pharmaceutical manufacturers in making medicines more efficient, reliable, and safe. They combine data science, engineering, and industry expertise to solve operational challenges such as reducing downtime, optimizing yields, and ensuring product quality.

The Mission

I am looking for a Freelance Lead Data Scientist to strengthen their manufacturing projects. You will guide a small data science team, design models with direct impact on production, and work closely with engineers, quality teams, and partners across sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team of data scientists during project delivery.
• Develop and deploy predictive models to improve production efficiency and detect anomalies.
• Apply computer vision techniques to support quality control and batch release.
• Translate operational challenges into data-driven solutions with measurable impact.
• Ensure compliance with pharma data integrity standards (GxP, GMP).
• Advise leadership on data strategy and capability growth.

Your Profile

• 5+ years in data science, including team leadership.
• Proven experience with machine learning, Python, and modern DS toolkits.
• Exposure to pharma or manufacturing environments is a strong plus.
• Able to communicate effectively in English and French.

What’s Offered

• Freelance contract with flexible duration and scope.
• Competitive daily rate.
• Hybrid work in Paris with partial remote flexibility.
• Opportunity to deliver concrete impact in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research