Data Science Team Lead

Understanding Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Greater London is seeking a Data Science Team Lead to define the future of data science. You'll be responsible for architecting the data science vision, leading a top-notch team, and establishing impactful ML solutions. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience and a PhD in a quantitative discipline.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Meaningful equity

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in data science.
• Demonstrated success in enterprise-level projects.
• Proven ability to transition research innovations into production.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver an organisation-wide data science strategy.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-calibre team.
• Direct the creation and implementation of production-scale ML solutions.

Skills

Scaling data science teams

Time-series ML

Probabilistic approaches

Python programming

ML frameworks (PyTorch/TensorFlow)

Communication skills

Education

PhD in a quantitative discipline

Job description

Data Science Team Lead

We're searching for a strategic leader to define and drive the future of data science across our organisation. This isn't just about managing models—you'll be architecting our data science vision, assembling an exceptional team, and establishing how advanced machine learning transforms biomedical innovation.

You’ll chart the course for our data science function, ensuring sophisticated techniques—from probabilistic modelling to deep learning on temporal data—become robust, deployable systems that create measurable impact.

Your Responsibilities

• Define and deliver an organisation-wide data science strategy
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-calibre team
• Direct the creation and implementation of production-scale ML solutions
• Uphold rigorous scientific standards and reproducible methodologies across all initiatives
• Partner with executive leadership, collaborators, and key stakeholders
• Serve as the company's data science voice at conferences and industry forums

What You’ll Need

• Demonstrated success scaling data science teams and delivering enterprise-level projects
• Deep technical knowledge of time-series ML, probabilistic approaches, and sophisticated modelling techniques
• Solid programming foundation in Python and modern ML frameworks (PyTorch/TensorFlow)
• Proven ability to transition research innovations into production environments
• PhD in a quantitative discipline (preferred) or equivalent professional achievement
• 10+ years of progressive experience, including significant industry exposure
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence across all organisational levels

Why Join Us

• Transformational Impact: Define how AI accelerates breakthroughs in life sciences
• Strategic Influence: Partner directly with leadership to shape company direction
• Team Building: Create and scale a premier data science organisation
• Competitive Rewards: Attractive salary, meaningful equity, and comprehensive benefits