Lead Data Scientist

Understanding Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment agency is seeking a Team Lead in Data Science focused on Biomedical AI to spearhead innovative projects. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a solid background in data science, and experience in the biomedical sector. This senior role offers a competitive salary of up to £150k plus equity, along with hybrid working arrangements, working four days on-site in London. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to transforming biomedical research with AI.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Equity options

Personal and professional development support

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in STEM, bioinformatics, computational biology, or related.
• Deep experience in data science/ML, ideally with biomedical, biotech, or healthcare applications.
• Proven leadership experience in mentoring teams and driving strategy.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the company's data science strategy.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary team of data scientists & ML engineers.
• Build scalable pipelines and deploy advanced ML models in production.
• Champion best practices in reproducibility, validation, and scientific integrity.
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and external partners.

Skills

Leadership

Data Science

Machine Learning

Bioinformatics

Education

Strong academic background (STEM)

Job description

🌟 Team Lead, Data Science – Biomedical AI

📍 London (Hybrid, 4 days on-site)

💰 Competitive senior package (up to £150k) + Equity

🎓 Shape the future of biomedical discovery with AI

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a data science leader with a strong scientific or technical background (e.g. computer science, physics, maths, bioinformatics, biotechnology) to lead a high-performing team at the intersection of AI and biomedical research.

This is a rare chance to set strategic direction, guide cutting-edge ML development on complex time-series and biomedical data, and drive scientific and commercial impact in a mission-driven, fast-growing environment.

You’ll work closely with senior leadership and world-class scientists, ensuring data science is embedded at the heart of the company’s innovation.

What You’ll Do

• Define and deliver the company’s data science strategy, bridging scientific rigour with real-world application
• Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary team of data scientists & ML engineers
• Build scalable pipelines and deploy advanced ML models in production
• Champion best practices in reproducibility, validation, and scientific integrity
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and external partners to unlock new opportunities in biomedical AI
• Represent the company at conferences, workshops, and strategic forums

What We’re Looking For

• Strong academic background (STEM, bioinformatics, computational biology, or related)
• Deep experience in data science/ML, ideally with biomedical, biotech, or healthcare applications
• Proven leadership experience — mentoring teams, driving strategy, delivering production-level models
• Ability to balance scientific depth with commercial impact

Why Join

• Lead a mission-driven team at the cutting edge of AI and biomedical research
• Define and own the company’s data science strategy
• Work alongside top-tier scientists, engineers, and ML specialists
• Competitive package (up to £150k) + meaningful equity
• Hybrid working: 4 days in London HQ, with strong support for personal & professional development

🔥 A role for a senior data science leader with strong scientific foundations who wants to drive innovation where AI meets biomedical discovery.