Lead Data Science

Understanding Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biomedical AI company in Greater London seeks a Lead Data Science expert to guide the application of AI in drug discovery and healthcare. This role involves defining data science strategies, mentoring teams, and developing ML models across various biomedical datasets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in biology or biomedical sciences. Competitive compensation up to £150k plus equity. Hybrid work model with 4 days on-site.

Benefits

Competitive senior package

Meaningful equity

4 days in the office

Qualifications

• Strong biological or biomedical expertise is essential.
• Proven track record in leading data science teams.
• Experience in deploying machine learning in biomedical contexts.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the data science strategy.
• Build and mentor a multidisciplinary team.
• Develop scalable data pipelines for diverse datasets.
• Ensure scientific integrity and reproducibility.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on AI applications.
• Represent the company at conferences.

Skills

Biological or biomedical expertise

Leadership and team mentoring

Machine learning applications

Data analysis

Tools

Data pipelines

ML models

Job description

Lead Data Science – Biomedical AI

Location: London (Hybrid, 4 days on-site)

Compensation: Up to £150k + Equity

Lead the future of AI-driven biomedical discovery

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a data science leader with strong biological or biomedical expertise to guide a world‑class team applying AI to complex life sciences data.

This is a rare chance to shape the direction of machine learning in drug discovery, biomarker research, and health data analysis, driving both scientific innovation and commercial impact in a mission‑led, high‑growth company.

You’ll work at the intersection of data science, biology, and engineering, translating complex biological questions into scalable AI solutions that advance biomedical research.

What You’ll Do

• Define and lead the company’s data science strategy across biomedical and life sciences initiatives
• Build and mentor a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, ML engineers, and bioinformaticians
• Develop scalable data pipelines and deploy ML models across diverse biomedical datasets (genomics, proteomics, imaging, clinical data, etc.)
• Ensure scientific integrity, reproducibility, and validation across research and production environments
• Collaborate with biologists, clinicians, and commercial teams to identify high‑impact AI applications
• Represent the company at scientific and AI conferences to drive thought leadership in biomedical AI

Why Join

• Lead data science at the frontier of AI and biomedical research
• Shape how advanced ML accelerates discovery and improves patient outcomes
• Collaborate with top scientists, engineers, and research partners
• Competitive senior package (up to £150k) + meaningful equity
• Hybrid model: 4 days in London HQ

This is a defining role for a bio‑savvy data science leader ready to drive real scientific progress, applying AI to unlock new understanding of biology, disease, and human health. Apply now!