Team Lead, Data Science
LB57
Posted: 28/10/2025
- £120,000 - £150,000
- London
Team Lead, Data Science - BioTech - London (4 days a week onsite)
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!
Kirstie Moffat
Data Science & Machine Learning Recruitment Consultant