Lead Scientist is the scientific authority within a portfolio, responsible for the physics-led direction, experimental strategy, scientific performance, technical interpretation, and scientific risk management. The role combines hands‐on technical leadership with team leadership and review, ensuring that experimental work, modelling, data analysis, and scientific decision‐making … performance validation. Identify and manage scientific risks, uncertainties, and performance limitations, working closely with the project manager to document these clearly in the risk register along with mitigation strategies. Provide hands‐on technical leadership where required, including review of experimental plans, results, and technical conclusions. Lead, mentor, and line ...