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📍 London / Hybrid 💼 Full-time 💰 Competitive Salary + Equity


We’re searching for a visionary leader to shape the future of AI in biomedical discovery. This is a chance to build something extraordinary — a data science organisation that turns cutting-edge research into life-changing impact.


This role goes far beyond managing models. You’ll define the data science vision, scale a world-class team, and turn breakthrough ideas into deployed intelligence — helping transform how the world understands and treats disease.


💡 What You’ll Do

  • Define and deliver the company-wide data science strategy
  • Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing technical team
  • Lead the design and deployment of production-grade ML systems
  • Champion scientific rigour, reproducibility, and excellence in execution
  • Collaborate with executives, scientists, and product leaders to drive innovation
  • Represent the company at key AI and biomedical industry events


🔍 What You Bring

  • A track record of building and scaling data science teams that deliver real impact
  • Deep technical expertise in time-series ML, probabilistic modelling, or advanced analytics
  • Proficiency in Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow, and modern ML tooling
  • Experience translating research into deployed, production-ready solutions
  • PhD (or equivalent) in a quantitative field
  • 10+ years’ experience, with proven leadership across science and strategy
  • Exceptional communication skills — able to bridge technical depth and business vision

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