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Principal Applied Data Scientist, London

Client: RELX

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 08e8d5935e58

Job Views: 4

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

About the role

The Principal Data Scientist will drive fast-moving Proof of Concepts (PoCs) and collaborate closely with both commercial and other data science teams to gather customer feedback, shape technology strategy, and take responsibility for the design and delivery of AI solutions. This role is part of the CM Architecture & Innovation team, reporting to the Senior Director.

Responsibilities

  • Collaboration:Connect across Elsevier to understand current data science, technology, and data capabilities. Engage with the Corporate Markets Business Unit to understand business goals and identify collaboration opportunities.
  • Innovation:Innovate with solution experiments and PoCs using diverse technologies and data science methods. Form short-lived, cross-functional teams to validate ideas with customers and inform strategy and roadmaps.
  • Delivery:Work with Product, Data Science, and other technology teams to drive solution delivery and facilitate transition of successful PoCs into production. Encourage faster outcomes for customers.
  • Expertise:Serve as a subject matter expert in Data Science and Advanced Technology (including GenAI/AI/ML). Keep the team updated on industry trends. Present at town halls and update senior stakeholders.
  • Customer Engagement:Build relationships with technology users and builders in key customer organizations, especially in the pharmaceutical industry. Understand their challenges and opportunities and provide insights into IT trends.
  • Strategy and Roadmaps:Contribute to the technological aspects of the strategy and roadmaps of Corporate Markets.

Requirements:

  • Strong engineering background with current knowledge of AI/ML technology.
  • Hands-on experience supporting production systems as a software developer or data scientist.
  • Experience leading teams to deliver complex solutions, including working across international teams.
  • Proven track record of implementing and integrating advanced Data Science and GenAI technology into production.
  • Experience in cross-functional engagement and communication at all business levels, including stakeholder management and presenting to CxO level.
  • Proficiency in Python and experience with Java, LangGraph, MCP, Agentic Workflows, Knowledge Graphs, Vector search, and no/low-code frameworks.
  • Familiarity with platforms like Microsoft OneLake, AWS Sagemaker, Databricks, and Snowflake.

Work in a way that works for you:

We promote a healthy work/life balance with initiatives like wellbeing programs, parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals.

Working for you:

Our benefits include generous holiday allowance, health and medical benefits, wellbeing programs, life assurance, pension scheme, share options, travel loans, electric vehicle scheme, dental insurance, parental leave, employee assistance, charity days, resource groups, learning resources, and employee discounts.


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