Lead Data Scientist

Loop Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 84,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Loop Recruitment in Central London seeks a Lead Data Scientist (Bioscience) to shape AI strategy and guide high-impact data projects across life sciences clients. You will set technical direction, mentor a team, and deliver enterprise-grade AI solutions that drive real business value.

The role blends hands-on ML with leadership, requiring expertise in modern AI approaches and the ability to communicate complex results to senior stakeholders in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in machine learning and data-driven problem solving.
• Proficient with data science tools NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-Learn and DL frameworks PyTorch/TensorFlow.
• Track record delivering impactful AI/ML projects (forecasting, optimization, recommendations).
• Experienced project lead with strong technical decision-making and architecture ownership.
• Excellent communicator able to translate technical insights into business value.
• Passionate mentor/manager focused on developing data science talent.

Responsibilities

• Set the technical vision and oversee enterprise AI initiatives across bioscience clients.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams to ensure timely delivery and quality.
• Mentor and grow a team of data scientists while partnering with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Deep expertise in ML

NumPy

Pandas

Scikit-Learn

PyTorch

TensorFlow

AI/ML project delivery

Technical leadership

Business communication

Mentoring & coaching

Tools

NumPy

Pandas

Scikit-Learn

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

Central London (Hybrid - up to 2 days in office)

Our client partners with some of the world’s most recognisable brands to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that transform customer experience, strategy, and performance.

From global enterprises to digital-first disruptors, they help businesses harness the power of advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI to stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.

ROLES: Lead Data Scientist (Bioscience)

Salary: Up to £140,000

We are seeking Lead Data Scientists to take pivotal roles across a number of high profile Life Sciences clients. This is a technical and leadership position - perfect for people who want to influence the direction of AI and data science solutions across real-world business problems. Ideally you will have prior experience with any modern AI approaches - GenAI, Agentic etc.

You will set the technical vision, oversee project teams, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders - defining approaches to complex data challenges, guiding enterprise-scale AI applications, and mentoring a team of talented data scientists.

What You’ll Bring

• Deep expertise in machine learning
• Data science tools (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-Learn) and deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)
• Track record delivering impactful AI/ML projects (e.g. forecasting, recommendation systems, or optimisation)
• Experienced project lead with strong technical decision-making and architecture ownership
• Excellent communicator — able to translate complex technical insights into real business value
• Passionate mentor/manager who enjoys developing and growing data science talent