Director of Data Science

Hlx Life Sciences

City of London

4 months 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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