Lead the development of bespoke AI solutions for global pharmaceutical giants and cutting-edge biotechs. You will architect production-grade ML models, design robust software frameworks, and mentor technical teams. This role bridges deep data science with strategic client delivery, tackling high-stakes challenges in drug discovery, clinical trials, and real-world evidence pipelines.
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Senior Data Scientist at Faculty
Join a PhD-heavy applied AI powerhouse recently acquired by Accenture to lead high-stakes data science projects in the Life Sciences sector. You'll architect bespoke ML solutions for global pharma giants and research hospitals, tackling everything from drug discovery to clinical trial optimization. With unlimited annual leave and a culture of intellectual rigor, this is a rare chance to deploy production-grade AI that has a real-world impact on patient health. If you're a Python expert with a deep background in life sciences and a passion for mentoring, we want to hear from you.
About this role
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About the company
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'll do
What you will do
- Architect core data science approaches and associated software architectures for high-stakes life sciences engagements.
- Lead project delivery end-to-end, serving as the technical authority for sophisticated clients including pharma giants and research hospitals.
- Mentor and manage a team of data scientists, fostering technical growth and ensuring the application of best practices across the project lifecycle.
Who you are
Who this is a fit for
- Deep domain expertise in Life Sciences with proven experience navigating the sector's unique regulatory and data complexities.
- Fluent in production-grade Python and deep-learning frameworks like PyTorch, with the ability to build and deploy novel architectures.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to translate complex business problems into rigorous mathematical frameworks and lead client-facing workshops.
Why this role
Why this role is remarkable
- Work at the intersection of AI and healthcare, delivering high-impact solutions for biomarker discovery and drug development that affect patient outcomes.
- Join an intellectually rigorous, PhD-led environment known for its commitment to responsible AI and engineering excellence after a major 2026 acquisition.
- Benefit from a culture of extreme flexibility including an unlimited annual leave policy and a hybrid London-based working model.
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