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Lead Data Scientist in Drug Discovery
£50,000 - 70,000
Hays
Colmore Row 1, Birmingham
£50,000 - 70,000
Requirements
Must:
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- A PhD (or equivalent experience) in statistics, maths, physics, data science, computing, statistical genetics, or a related field with a strong methodological focus.
- A track record of developing statistical models for genomic or biological research, preferably within a target identification or validation setting.
- Proven innovation in statistical methodology, demonstrated through publications, tools, or project delivery.
- Advanced coding skills in a language such as R or Python and experience with statistical computing environments.
- Deep expertise in methods such as GWAS, causal inference, polygenic risk scores, pathway analysis, and Mendelian randomization.
- Experience deploying methods in cloud-based infrastructures (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- The ability to communicate complex statistical ideas clearly.
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Responsibilities
As a Lead Data Scientist, you will be a driving force behind the creation of new statistical methodologies. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the development of original statistical models tailored to complex genomic data.
- Guiding the integration of novel methods into existing pipelines.
- Ensuring methodological transparency and reproducibility across all research outputs.
- Communicating the rationale and impact of new techniques to stakeholders and collaborators, both internally and with clients.
- Aligning scientific innovation with engineering and product development goals.
- Working on projects to support drug discovery and development initiatives for a variety of clients in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors.
- Representing our organization in academic and industry forums, showcasing methodological breakthroughs.
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Description
We are a cutting-edge data science firm transforming life sciences through methodological excellence and innovation. Our research division is a hub for scientific exploration, where novel statistical techniques are developed to address significant challenges in genomics and drug discovery. We value intellectual curiosity, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and the pursuit of rigorous, reproducible science. This is a permanent role that can be fully home-based from anywhere in the UK. You will join a highly experienced team doing innovative work to support drug discovery and development for various pharmaceutical and biotech companies. This role offers numerous opportunities for skill development and career advancement, along with a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to make a significant impact.
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