Senior Data Scientist (Biostats Engineering)

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Data Scientist, where your expertise in R programming and biostatistics will drive impactful solutions for global clients. This role emphasizes collaboration and innovation, allowing you to develop professional-quality R packages and consult on model deployment best practices. With a hybrid work approach and a commitment to work-life balance, you'll thrive in a supportive environment that values empathy and professional growth. Be part of a vibrant team dedicated to creating extraordinary outcomes through data-driven insights.

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Well Being Coaches

Professional Development Training

Modern Workplace Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in R package development and statistical modeling.
• Ability to design optimized solutions for business workflows.

Responsibilities

• Developing professional-quality R packages for biostats consulting.
• Collaborating with teams to integrate solutions and enhance model deployment.

Skills

R Programming

Biostatistics

Model Deployment

Cloud Infrastructure

MLOps

DevOps

Agile Delivery Methods

Education

Degree in Biostatistics or Related Field

Tools

Databricks

Azure

Shiny

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Senior Data Scientist (Biostats Engineering), UK, 25029a, GB

Client:

Ascent

Location:

UK, 25029a, GB, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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14

Posted:

01.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.06.2025

Job Description:

This is a perfect opportunity for ambitious individuals to join a team of curious minds and support peers with a passion and the skills for creating value for businesses using data.

About us

We are Ascent, a company dedicated to helping our customers solve problems, elevate, and improve existing processes. Our mission is to connect data, software, and purpose to create extraordinary outcomes.

We specialize in software product development, analytics, data science, IoT solutions, machine learning, DevOps optimization, and modernization of applications, data, and platforms. Our clients span various industries, including smart home devices, space exploration, beer manufacturing, finance, ecology, and logistics.

We employ some of the brightest minds and foster a vibrant office community that encourages collaboration and connection. Our hybrid work approach prioritizes proximity to our offices in Bristol and London to facilitate easy access and a positive, inclusive environment.

About the role

We seek an experienced Data Scientist to work with a global biopharma client on Biostats model consulting and development. The ideal candidate will have expertise in R package development, model deployment on Databricks, version control collaboration, and familiarity with data architecture and cloud infrastructure.

The role involves working closely with our team embedded within the client's organization, emphasizing professionalism and empathy. Key tasks include:

• Developing professional-quality R packages
• Consulting on Biostats model development and deployment best practices
• Reviewing and optimizing code, integrating modeling code into packages
• Designing and implementing end-to-end modeling and deployment processes on Databricks
• Collaborating with other teams to integrate solutions
• Innovating with modern tooling to enhance model development and deployment

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will have:

• A background in biostatistics or a similar field
• Strong R programming and package development skills
• Experience with statistical model deployment and MLOps (preferred)
• Extensive experience with cloud infrastructure, especially Databricks and Azure
• Shiny development skills (desirable)
• Ability to understand business workflows and design optimized solutions
• DevOps experience and familiarity with software release processes
• Knowledge of agile delivery methods

Working at Ascent

We promote work-life balance through flexible work arrangements and support well-being with access to Well Being Coaches. We are committed to professional development via training and certification, with regular feedback.

Our workplace is modern, supportive, and aligned with our core values of Empathy, Energy, and Audacity. We offer various benefits and are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to inclusion and belonging. If you need accommodations, please inform us when applying.

For more about life at Ascent, visit our Life Page.