Data Scientist - Operations focus

BioTalent
City of London
2 days ago
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BioTalent are partnering with a pioneering global research initiative uniting experts from healthcare, biotechnology, and AI who are seeking a Data Scientist (Operations) / Digital Platform Lead Backed by significant long-term investment, this programme is developing cutting-edge digital and AI platforms to drive precision, prevention, and personalised care.


As a Digital Health Platform Manager, you’ll shape the digital and AI ecosystem powering this landmark project. You’ll provide technical leadership, align multi-stakeholder teams, and ensure the secure and scalable integration of multimodal data across global partners.


This opportunity offers you

  • A high-impact role within one of Europe’s most ambitious digital health research programmes.
  • The chance to define digital infrastructure and AI strategy for a globally collaborative initiative.
  • Cross-functional work with world-class clinicians, AI researchers, and engineers.
  • Competitive salary, benefits, and a flexible, mission-driven working culture.


Your responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of a secure, scalable digital platform for multimodal health data.
  • Oversee vendor partnerships, system integration, and performance delivery.
  • Collaborate with AI, software, and clinical teams to build innovative digital health tools.
  • Ensure compliance with healthcare data standards (FHIR, HL7) and data protection regulations.
  • Establish quality and risk frameworks, monitor KPIs, and report on platform progress.


You will bring

  • BSc/MSc/PhD (or equivalent experience) in Digital Health, AI, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or similar.
  • Strong vendor management and supplier negotiation experience.
  • Digital solutions experience within healthcare or another highly regulated industry.
  • Strong knowledge of data engineering, cloud infrastructure, and healthcare interoperability.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • A collaborative mindset with a passion for advancing responsible, real-world AI in healthcare.

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