Lead Data Scientist

Lead Data Scientist

Introduction:
A leading healthcare solutions provider is seeking a skilled and passionate Lead Data Scientist to drive innovation and lead data science initiatives within their organization. This role is ideal for a data science expert eager to make a real impact in healthcare by guiding a team of talented data scientists. If you have a strong background in data analysis, machine learning, and leadership, and are excited about shaping the future of healthcare, we want to hear from you!

Our client promotes a balanced work-life approach, allowing employees to work flexibly between home and office. You’ll be based at one of their offices in Tunbridge Wells or Bristol, with at least 40% of your workweek on-site, transitioning to a more office-based schedule in September 2025.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead a team of data scientists to develop and implement advanced data analytics, machine learning, and generative AI solutions to tackle complex healthcare challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, define data science strategies, and drive innovative product development.
• Oversee the end-to-end data process, including data collection, preprocessing, analysis, and model creation to improve decision-making and derive actionable insights.
• Drive the deployment of scalable machine learning models to enhance healthcare services and optimize business operations.
• Mentor and coach junior data scientists, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.

What You’ll Bring:

• Significant experience in a senior data science role, with a track record of coaching and leading junior data scientists.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver complex AI projects independently, following industry best practices.
• Strong background in mathematics, statistics, and extracting business value from data science methods.
• Expert knowledge of Python and data science libraries, including Scikit-learn, Keras, TensorFlow, and PySpark.
• Experience collaborating with technical teams (engineering, architecture, business analysis).
• Familiarity with MLOps best practices.
• Excellent communication skills for translating complex findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in the financial or insurance industry is a plus.

What We Offer: Our client values its employees and provides a rewards package reviewed regularly to reflect their appreciation. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary of up to £90,000 (dependent on experience)
• Annual company and performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10x annual salary)
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• The option to buy or sell up to 5 days of leave
• Employee discounts and gym benefits

If you’re ready to lead a team of data scientists and drive meaningful change in healthcare, apply today!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £75,000.00-£90,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Royal Tunbridge Wells