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Head of Data Science

In Technology Group

London

Hybrid

GBP 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

A rapidly growing biotech company is seeking a Head of Data Science to lead a team focused on AI-driven drug discovery. This strategic role involves collaborating with scientists and engineers to enhance the R&D lifecycle through innovative data strategies and insights. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background in relevant STEM fields, proven leadership in data science, and expertise in machine learning applications within biotech.

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Qualifications

Strong communicator with ability to influence across teams.
Proven experience in leading data science teams in biotech or pharma.
Technical expertise in machine learning and statistical modelling.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing data science team.
Define and execute data strategy for target discovery and translational research.
Drive development of machine learning models and AI tools.

Skills

Leadership

Machine Learning

Statistical Modelling

Communication

Influencing

Education

PhD or MSc in Data Science, Computational Biology, AI/ML, or related STEM field

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Head of Data Science – AI Driven Drug Discovery

Location: London (Hybrid)

Industry: Biotech / Precision Medicine / Drug Discovery

Salary range: £110,000 – £140,000 base (DOE) + bonus + equity

Are you ready to shape the future of data science in biotech?

A rapidly growing biotech company at the forefront of AI-driven drug discovery is seeking an exceptional Head of Data Science to lead and scale a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, bioinformaticians, and machine learning engineers.

This is a strategic leadership role with high impact—working across biology, chemistry, and clinical domains to drive insight, innovation, and intelligent decision-making throughout the R&D lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing data science team
Define and execute the data strategy supporting target discovery, compound optimisation, and translational research
Drive the development and deployment of machine learning models and AI tools for biomarker discovery, predictive modelling, and multi-modal data integration
Collaborate with wet-lab scientists, software engineers, and external partners to translate data into therapeutic breakthroughs
Represent data science in senior leadership and contribute to company-wide strategy and growth

Experience:

PhD or MSc in Data Science, Computational Biology, AI/ML, or related STEM field
Proven experience leading data science teams in biotech, pharma, or health-tech
Deep technical expertise in machine learning, statistical modelling, and real-world application to biological data (e.g. omics, imaging, screening)
Familiarity with drug discovery pipelines, from early discovery through translational research
Strong communicator with the ability to influence across scientific and commercial teams
Experience with generative AI, multi-omics integration, or structure-based drug design
Understanding of regulatory data requirements and translational biomarkers
Previous involvement in VC-backed or early-stage biotech growth

Please apply ASAP to be considered!

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Management, Research, and Health Care Provider

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