Senior Data Scientist - Scientific AI, Life Sciences ...

McKinsey & Company, Inc.
London
4 weeks ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist - Consumer Behaviour – exciting ‘scale up’ proposition

Senior Data Scientist – Machine Learning -  Defence – Eligible for SC

Senior Data Scientist role - Financial Services | Guildford £80k

Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist

Your Growth You will be working in our London officein our Life Sciences practice. You will work with cutting edge AIteams on research and development topics across our life sciences,global energy and materials (GEM), and advanced industries (AI)practices, serving as a Senior Data Scientist in a technologydevelopment and delivery capacity. You will be on McKinsey’s globalscientific AI team helping to answer industry questions related tohow AI can be used for therapeutics, chemicals & materials(including small molecules, proteins, mRNA, polymers, etc.). Inthis role you will support the manager of data science on thedevelopment of data science and analytics roadmap of assets acrosscell-level initiatives. You will deliver distinctive capabilities,models, and insights through your work with client teams andclients. Your Impact Your role will be split between developing newinternal knowledge, building AI and machine learning models &pipelines, supporting client discussions, prototype development,and deploying directly with client delivery teams. You will bringdistinctive statistical, machine learning, and AI competency tocomplex client problems. With your expertise in advancedmathematics, statistics, and/or machine learning, you will helpbuild and shape McKinsey’s scientific AI offering. As a Senior DataScientist, you will play a pivotal role in thecreation/dissemination of cutting-edge knowledge and proprietaryassets. You will work in a multi-disciplinary team and build thefirm’s reputation in your area of expertise. You will ensurestatistical validity and outputs of analytics, AI/ML models andtranslate results for senior stakeholders. You will write optimizedcode to advance our Data Science Toolbox and codify analyticalmethodologies for future deployment. Your qualifications and skills- Master’s degree with 5+ years or PhD degree with 2+ years ofrelevant experience in statistics, mathematics, computer science,or equivalent experience with experience in research - Experiencein client delivery with direct client contact - Proven experienceapplying machine learning techniques to solve business problems -Proven experience in translating technical methods to non-technicalstakeholders - Strong programming experience in python (R, Python,C++ optional) and the relevant analytics libraries (e.g., pandas,numpy, matplotlib, scikit-learn, statsmodels, pymc,pytorch/tf/keras, langchain) - Experience with version control(GitHub) - ML experience with causality, Bayesian statistics &optimization, survival analysis, design of experiments,longitudinal analysis, surrogate models, transformers, KnowledgeGraphs, Agents, Graph NNs, Deep Learning, computer vision - Abilityto write production code and object-oriented programming#J-18808-Ljbffr

Get the latest insights and jobs direct. Sign up for our newsletter.

By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Top 10 Mistakes Candidates Make When Applying for AI Jobs—And How to Avoid Them

Avoid the biggest pitfalls when applying for artificial intelligence jobs. Discover the top 10 mistakes AI candidates make—plus expert tips and internal resources to land your dream role. Introduction The market for AI jobs in the UK is booming. From computer-vision start-ups in Cambridge to global fintechs in London searching for machine-learning engineers, demand for artificial-intelligence talent shows no sign of slowing. But while vacancies grow, so does the competition. Recruiters tell us they reject up to 75 per cent of applications before shortlisting—often for mistakes that could have been fixed in minutes. To help you stand out, we’ve analysed thousands of recent applications posted on ArtificialIntelligenceJobs.co.uk, spoken with in-house talent teams and independent recruiters, and distilled their feedback into a definitive “top mistakes” list. Below you’ll find the ten most common errors, along with actionable fixes, keyword-rich guidance and handy internal links to deeper resources on our site. Bookmark this page before you hit “Apply”—it could be the difference between the “reject” pile and a career-defining interview.

Top 10 Best UK Universities for AI Degrees (2025 Guide)

Discover the ten best UK universities for Artificial Intelligence degrees in 2025. Compare entry requirements, course content, research strength and industry links to choose the right AI programme for you. Artificial Intelligence continues to transform industries—from healthcare to finance to transportation. The UK leads the way in AI research and education, with several universities consistently ranked among the world’s best for Computer Science. Below, we spotlight ten UK institutions offering strong AI-focused programmes at undergraduate or postgraduate level. While league tables shift year to year, these universities have a track record of excellence in teaching, research, and industry collaboration.

How to Write a Winning Cover Letter for AI Jobs: Proven 4-Paragraph Structure

Learn how to craft the perfect cover letter for AI jobs with this proven 4-paragraph structure. Perfect for junior developers and career switchers. When applying for an AI job, your cover letter can make all the difference. For many, the process of writing a cover letter for an AI position can be daunting, especially when there are so few specific guides for tailoring it to the industry. However, a clear, effective structure combined with AI-specific language and examples can help you stand out from the competition. Whether you're a junior entering the field or a mid-career professional switching to AI, the following framework will make it easier for you to craft a compelling cover letter. In this article, we’ll take you through a proven four-paragraph structure that works and provide sample lines that you can adapt to your personal experience.