Head of AI & Data Science, Knowledge Discovery

Elsevier; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsevier seeks a Data Science Leader to define and drive AI and data science strategy across ML, NLP, search, and generative AI, delivering scalable, impactful solutions that advance science.

You will guide teams through the full lifecycle from experimentation to production, shape roadmaps, influence senior stakeholders, and align work with product goals and customer needs to deliver measurable outcomes across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Set AI and data science strategy across ML, NLP, search, recommendation, experimentation, and generative AI, aligning work to product goals, customer needs, and business priorities.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams by coaching talent, setting priorities, fostering scientific rigor, and building an inclusive, collaborative culture.
• Deliver advanced AI and knowledge-discovery systems across the full lifecycle, from experimentation through production, including LLMs, RAG, search, and domain-enriched AI solutions.
• Drive evaluation and AI quality by establishing robust frameworks, metrics, experimentation practices, and responsible AI standards.
• Influence across product, technology, and business by partnering with cross-functional leaders, shaping roadmaps, translating technical insights, and aligning teams on customer and business impact.

Job description

Elsevier seeks a Data Science Leader to define and drive AI and data science strategy across ML, NLP, search, and generative AI, delivering scalable, impactful solutions that advance science.

You will guide teams through the full lifecycle from experimentation to production, shape roadmaps, influence senior stakeholders, and align work with product goals and customer needs to deliver measurable outcomes across the organization.