Lead the development of 'Computational Twins'—AI-driven digital replicas of complex organizational systems for healthcare and life sciences. You will move beyond isolated modeling to design production-ready systems that simulate real-world scenarios, helping global enterprises optimize critical processes. This senior role balances high-level technical architecture with hands-on delivery and mentorship in a PhD-heavy culture.
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Senior Data Scientist at Faculty
Join one of Europe's most respected applied AI firms to build 'Computational Twins'—sophisticated AI replicas of business systems that drive critical decision-making for the NHS and global life sciences leaders. This is a rare opportunity to lead high-impact, production-grade projects while enjoying a culture of scientific rigor, unlimited annual leave, and the backing of a global consulting giant. If you have 4+ years of experience and want your ML models to solve real-world problems at scale, this is your next career-defining move.
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
£85k-£105k
Company
Faculty
Role overview
London, United KingdomGrowth (VC-backed)
Founded in 2014, Faculty is one of Europe’s leading applied AI companies. Our suite of AI services and products spans everything organisations need to access frontier AI and get it into the hands of their frontline teams to support their most important work. Widely recognised as a leader in AI safety, we work closely with the world’s leading AI labs, such as OpenAI and Anthropic, to ensure their latest models are safe, human-led and explainable.
Our expertise spans working with Boards, leadership teams and governments to develop a robust AI strategy, designing, building and implementing high-performing AI solutions, and equipping organisations with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in the AI era. Our PhD-heavy team of deep AI experts has delivered hundreds of real-world AI projects to improve critical public services and drive sustained economic returns across every sector of the economy. Headquartered in London, Faculty remains founder-led and has since raised over £40m from investors including The Apax Digital Fund, LocalGlobe and GMG Ventures.
Backed by Apax Digital Fund, LocalGlobe, GMG Ventures, GMG Ventures LP, Jaan Tallinn, Mercuri.
What you will do
- Design and build computational twins tailored for unique frontier deployments in healthcare and life sciences, ensuring every technical solution delivers measurable real-world value.
- Lead data science efforts within cross-functional teams, partnering with engineers and commercial leads to translate complex customer problems into actionable AI strategies.
- Mentor and develop junior data scientists through technical leadership and line management, fostering a culture of scientific rigor and technical excellence.
Who this is a fit for
- You have 4+ years of professional experience in data science or quantitative research with a strong foundation in statistics, mathematics, and supervised learning.
- You are highly proficient in Python, NumPy, and Pandas, with hands-on experience using deep-learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch for production-grade solutions.
- You possess a leadership mindset and excellent communication skills, capable of persuasively presenting complex technical findings to senior stakeholders and commercial partners.
Why this role is remarkable
- Work at the forefront of Decision Intelligence, building tools that helped the NHS manage resource allocation during the pandemic with unprecedented accuracy.
- Join a prestigious, PhD-heavy team of AI experts with the stability of a global parent company (Accenture) and the fast-paced culture of a London-based innovator.
- Benefit from exceptional perks including an unlimited annual leave policy, private healthcare, and dedicated mental health coaching through Sanctus.
How Jack & Jill work together
I get to know what you’re great at, then find roles you’d never find yourself.Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support.
I recruit from Jack’s network and make the intro when I spot a great match.And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.
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