Job Title: Senior Data Scientist - Health

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in health-tech AI solutions, is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their UK-based team. This is a rare opportunity to apply advanced analytics and data science techniques to solve significant challenges in the health sector, from improving patient outcomes to optimizing operational efficiencies.

You will lead key analytics initiatives, working with cutting-edge technologies like Palantir Foundry to unlock the full potential of complex healthcare datasets. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you’ll design and implement solutions that drive meaningful change across the industry.

Key Responsibilities

Analytics Leadership & Delivery:

Lead project teams to deliver high-quality analytics solutions, ensuring alignment with client goals.
Drive impactful projects that leverage advanced AI and data science techniques to transform healthcare operations.

Technical Execution:

Utilize tools like Palantir Foundry to integrate and analyze disparate datasets, creating unified views for actionable insights.
Deliver comprehensive analytics processes, including data quality assessments, feature engineering, model development, and insights visualization.
Apply advanced machine learning methods to optimize resource allocation, predict patient outcomes, and enhance operational efficiency.

Collaboration & Client Engagement:

Work closely with stakeholders to understand objectives, tailoring data-driven solutions to address complex health challenges.
Collaborate with other data scientists, analysts, and engineers to foster innovation and maintain a high-performance environment.

Team Development:

Share knowledge, mentor team members, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and growth.

What You Bring

Technical Expertise: At least 5 years of experience in data analytics or data science, with strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and Spark.
Health Sector Experience: Familiarity with healthcare datasets or experience in pharma, medtech, or hospitals.
Advanced Analytics Knowledge: Expertise in data preparation, feature engineering, model training, and statistical methodologies.
Palantir Foundry Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Foundry, leveraging its capabilities to integrate, analyze, and deliver insights from complex datasets.
Academic Background: A degree in engineering, mathematics, actuarial studies, statistics, physics, or a related field.
Consultative Approach: Proven ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders and develop tailored, impactful solutions.
Agile Mindset: Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
Collaborative Spirit: Strong experience working within diverse teams, contributing to a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Why Palantir Foundry?

Palantir Foundry is a powerful platform that enables seamless integration of complex healthcare data, unlocking transformative insights. In this role, you’ll use Foundry to:

Unify Data Sources: Combine disparate healthcare, operational, and financial datasets into a single, coherent view.
Enhance Decision-Making: Build scalable workflows that enable predictive analytics and real-time insights.
Foster Collaboration: Empower cross-functional teams with a shared platform for actionable, data-driven strategies.

What’s on Offer?

Our client offers a dynamic, collaborative environment where you can push the boundaries of innovation and make a tangible impact in the health sector. You’ll have access to:

Career Growth: Opportunities to shape your career path, with the freedom to explore new roles, teams, or projects.
Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work options and the ability to work remotely for up to 2 months per year.
Continuous Learning: Participate in learning initiatives, technical excellence programs, and thought leadership communities.
A Supportive Culture: Join a team that values diversity, collaboration, and making a difference.
If you’re passionate about using advanced data science to transform healthcare and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, apply today