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Director, Data Scientist - Clinical AI

UK - Cambridge💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-10 → 2026-09-26

Core

Define and drive the AI methodology agenda for clinical development programmes, leading cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-scale AI methods for trial design, patient selection, and safety evaluation.

Role type

Director, Data Scientist (Clinical AI)

Builds

Reusable, enterprise-grade AI methods and evaluation frameworks for clinical trial settings

Domain

BioPharmaceuticals / Clinical Development / AI

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

PhD in quantitative discipline, 4-8 years post-PhD AI/ML method development, deep biology knowledge, modern AI methodologies (foundation models, Bayesian inference, causal inference), Python, deep learning frameworks, cloud platforms, scientific influence, peer-reviewed publications

Preferred skills

Direct industry experience in BioPharmaceuticals clinical development, regulatory submission experience

Technologies

Python, PyTorch, AWS, Azure, GCP

Responsibilities

Define AI methodology roadmap, lead complex AI projects, develop enterprise-grade AI methods, govern data acquisition and curation, partner with clinical/regulatory teams, shape AI evidence for regulatory submissions, evaluate cutting-edge AI methodologies, establish external collaborations, represent company at scientific venues, mentor team members

Seniority

Director, hands-on IC with strategic influence

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