Data Science Team Lead
Data Science Team Lead
London / Hybrid Full-time Competitive Salary + Equity
We're searching for a visionary leader to shape the future of AI in biomedical discovery. This is a chance to build something extraordinary - a data science organisation that turns cutting-edge research into life-changing impact.
This role goes far beyond managing models. You'll define the data science vision, scale a world-class team, and turn breakthrough ideas into deployed intelligence - helping transform how the world understands and treats disease.
What You'll Do
- Define and deliver the company-wide data science strategy
- Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing technical team
- Lead the design and deployment of production-grade ML systems
- Champion scientific rigour, reproducibility, and excellence in execution
- Collaborate with executives, scientists, and product leaders to drive innovation
- Represent the company at key AI and biomedical industry events
What You Bring
- A track record of building and scaling data science teams that deliver real impact
- Deep technical expertise in time-series ML, probabilistic modelling, or advanced analytics
- Proficiency in Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow, and modern ML tooling
- Experience translating research into deployed, production-ready solutions
- PhD (or equivalent) in a quantitative field
- 10+ years' experience, with proven leadership across science and strategy
- Exceptional communication skills - able to bridge technical depth and business vision
- Company
- Understanding Recruitment
- Location
- South East, United Kingdom
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- GBP Annual
- Posted
- Company
- Understanding Recruitment
- Location
- South East, United Kingdom
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- GBP Annual
- Posted