Lead Applied Scientist, AI Studio

Wiley Edge; Oxford; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 75,867; Full time

Job summary

Wiley Edge is seeking an Applied Scientist to lead scientific delivery within AI Studio engagements, partnering with Forward Deployed Engineers to translate research challenges into AI-enabled solutions. You will work directly with pharmaceutical, biotech, and materials science customers to embed AI into evidence-intensive workflows.

The role requires an advanced degree, substantial non-academic research experience, and the ability to communicate complex results to senior stakeholders while

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline (PhD preferred).
• 5+ years post-doctoral or industry research experience in life sciences, biotech, pharma, or materials science contexts.
• Experience evaluating AI-enabled scientific outputs for accuracy, grounding, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the scientific delivery of AI-driven professional services engagements.
• Translate scientific problems into technical requirements for AI deployments.
• Evaluate AI outputs for scientific relevance and accuracy.
• Present findings to senior stakeholders and customers.
• Collaborate with engineers to bridge scientific and technical domains and shape customer engagements.

Skills

Scientific leadership

AI in research

Client engagement

Education

PhD preferred

Job description

Wiley Edge is seeking an Applied Scientist to lead scientific delivery within AI Studio engagements, partnering with Forward Deployed Engineers to translate research challenges into AI-enabled solutions. You will work directly with pharmaceutical, biotech, and materials science customers to embed AI into evidence-intensive workflows.

The role requires an advanced degree, substantial non-academic research experience, and the ability to communicate complex results to senior stakeholders while