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Director of Data Science

Hlx Life Sciences
City of London
1 week ago
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Role: Director of Data Science

Location: white city London

Mission: cutting-edge biotech company leveraging epigenetic biomarkers to revolutionise skin health and longevity.

Working Model: 2-3 days onsite per week


About the Role

This is a strategic leadership role where you’d shape the company’s data science vision — building scalable analytical pipelines, integrating multi-omics datasets, and driving insights that directly influence product development and scientific direction.


Responsibilities


  • Design and build reliable predicting models for skin health using a comprehensive database of DNA methylation profiles and extensive metadata
  • Apply advanced statistical and machine learning approaches to model skin ageing, predict phenotypes, and support personalised recommendations
  • Build a robust automated reporting system for client projects
  • Build causality models by integrating multiple types of omics – extract meaningful biomarkers.
  • Hire, mentor and build out Data Science department


Essential Skills and Experience

  • PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Genomics, or related field, with 5 years post-PhD experience in industry
  • Proven leadership in data science or bioinformatics functions, ideally within a biotech or health tech environment
  • Expertise in epigenetics, particularly DNA methylation analysis
  • Proficiency in Python, including pipeline development, version control, and collaborative coding practices
  • Proficient in cloud computing platforms (AWS preferred) and experience with distributed computing
  • Experience applying machine learning or deep learning methods to biological data
  • Strong understanding of multi-omics data integration and real-world data use in diagnostics or product development
  • Excellent communication skills and a team-first, startup-ready mindset


What We Offer

  • Competitive salary depending on experience
  • 25 days of holidays excluding UK bank holidays
  • Share options package — so you can own part of the company
  • Hybrid working structure — 2 days/week working from home
  • An exceptional interdisciplinary team tackling one of the most exciting problems in dermatology

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