Lead Data Scientist, Bioscience — AI Strategy & Mentorship

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

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.