Team Lead, Data Science

Understanding Recruitment
City of London
4 months ago
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A pioneering London-based biotech company are looking for a Data Science Team Lead to join their team.


What will I be doing?


  • Build and lead the data science function that will define the future of biomedical analytics. You'll be the strategic and technical visionary transforming revolutionary nanopore technology into world-changing insights.
  • Define organisational strategy, build and inspire a world-class team, set technical vision for ML integration with nanopore technology, and champion industry-leading standards from research to production
  • Represent the company at major conferences and strategic partnerships, collaborate with stakeholders to unlock innovation opportunities, and position the organisation as a thought leader in computational biology and biomedical AI


What are we looking for?


  • Demonstrated success managing high-performing data science teams
  • 10+ years relevant experience, exceptional communication skills to influence at all levels
  • Proven track record translating cutting-edge research into production systems
  • Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in quantitative discipline
  • Extensive Python programming/modeling experience, and deep expertise in ML for time-series and probabilistic modeling
  • Having an established network in computational biology/ML communities would be desirable as well as high-impact publications or open-source contributions, biotech regulatory experience, and ability to build technical cultures that attract top talent


What's in it for me?


  • Salary of £120,000 - £150,000 dependent on experience
  • Work with cutting-edge nanopore technology that's literally the first of its kind
  • Series A funding from prestigious investors including NATO Innovation Fund
  • Team includes veterans from Oxford Nanopore and other leading biotech companies
  • Establish yourself as a recognised leader in computational biology and biomedical AI


Apply now for immediate consideration!

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