Lead Data Scientist

Burns Sheehan
Greater London
1 month ago
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Salary: £90,000 - £110,000 (maybe some flex)

Location: London / Kings Cross

Senior Director - Head of Data, AI & Software Engineering

Role: Lead Data Scientist

Our client, a Private Equity owned organization, is on the lookout for a Lead Data Scientist to join their ranks. You will be the most senior Data Scientist in the organization and hit a lot of key areas.

Joining as a Lead Data Scientist, your role will be critical as this business goes on their growth trajectory. They are investing heavily within Data & Product, and a big part of your role will be working with Product to achieve the alignment they are looking for.

There may also be scope to grow into a Head of Data Science or Data Science Manager position from Lead Data Scientist and grow out a team.

If this Lead Data Scientist role is of interest to you, we need to see the following:

  • A strong STEM based academic background
  • Demonstrable experience of adding impact / ROI to a business through Data Science
  • An interest in LLMs but not essential experience
  • Some leadership experience is a plus but not required
  • Pricing experience is a must
  • Prior experience working with product teams

And for the most part with this Lead Data Scientist role, that is it! So don't hesitate & apply now for immediate consideration.

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