Director of Data Science & Time-Series ML

Portal Biotech; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in Greater London is seeking an exceptional data science leader to provide strategic and technical leadership. You will define the data science strategy aligned with scientific goals, oversee a multidisciplinary team, and ensure the integration of advanced machine learning techniques. Ideal candidates have 10+ years of experience, strong programming skills in Python, and a PhD in a quantitative field. Collaborative opportunities and representation at key events are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in managing data science teams and delivering complex projects.
• Extensive programming and modelling experience in Python.
• Deep expertise in machine learning for time-series and probabilistic modelling.
• Strong record of translating cutting-edge research into production systems.
• 10+ years relevant experience, preferably in an industry environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the organization’s data science strategy.
• Lead and grow a multidisciplinary data science team.
• Oversee the design and integration of scalable analytical models.
• Champion best practices in reproducibility and scientific rigour.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify data-driven innovations.

Skills

Leadership in data science

Python programming

Machine learning expertise

Communication skills

Education

PhD in a quantitative discipline

Tools

NumPy

PyTorch

TensorFlow

SciPy

pandas

Job description

A leading biotechnology company in Greater London is seeking an exceptional data science leader to provide strategic and technical leadership. You will define the data science strategy aligned with scientific goals, oversee a multidisciplinary team, and ensure the integration of advanced machine learning techniques. Ideal candidates have 10+ years of experience, strong programming skills in Python, and a PhD in a quantitative field. Collaborative opportunities and representation at key events are part of the role.