Lead Data Scientist
Summary
Lead a team of data scientists to design, deploy, and monitor ML models for forecasting and customer analytics, driving AI adoption and scalable solutions.
Lead Data Scientist
London - 4x a week
The Company
They are a fast-growing technology organisation that helps businesses unlock value from complex data through advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI-driven decision-making. Their products support a range of commercial use cases, with a strong focus on delivering measurable business outcomes. As they continue to scale, they are investing heavily in their Data & AI capabilities.
The Role
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Data Scientists while defining best practices across the function
- Design and deploy machine learning models across forecasting, customer segmentation, and propensity modelling
- Own end-to-end model development including feature engineering, validation, deployment, and monitoring
- Partner with Engineering and Product teams to build scalable, production-ready data science solutions
- Translate analytical outputs into clear commercial recommendations for senior stakeholders
- Drive the adoption of AI tooling and robust model governance across the data science lifecycle
Your Skills & Experience
- Strong commercial experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, or Applied AI
- Experience leading and developing Data Science teams
- Advanced Python and SQL skills
- Expertise in supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques
- Experience deploying models into production environments using MLOps practices
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders
What They Offer
- Performance-related bonus
- Private healthcare and additional benefits package
- Opportunity to shape and scale a Data Science function
- Exposure to cutting-edge AI and machine learning projects
- Clear career progression in a high-growth environment
How to Apply
If you're looking for a Lead Data Scientist opportunity that combines leadership, technical depth, and business impact, please apply today through Harnham.