Lead Data Scientist – Customer Development
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full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Guiding the technical delivery of Frontier deployments, from initial discovery to the productionisation of computational twins.
- Owning the end-to-end data science approach, including designing and implementing optimal techniques from EDA to deep learning.
- Partnering with commercial teams and clients as a trusted technical advisor to build strong, lasting relationships.
- Articulating complex technical concepts, model design choices, and strategic decisions clearly to diverse C-suite and engineering audiences.
- Formally managing and mentoring data scientists, taking direct responsibility for their professional growth and career progression.
- Establishing a distinct data science vision and driving best practices for configuring the Frontier product.
- Keeping abreast of the latest advancements in AI and identifying how they can be incorporated into the Frontier product and delivery workflows.
Requirements
- You have deep technical expertise in machine learning and a command of diverse statistical and data science methodologies (e.g., supervised/unsupervised learning, Bayesian inference, time-series analysis).
- You possess strong Python skills and excellent proficiency with core data science libraries (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-Learn), plus familiarity with deep-learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
- You have proven experience leading data science projects, making key decisions on technical direction, model selection, and architecture.
- You are an exceptional communicator, capable of translating complex business problems into mathematical frameworks and presenting persuasive technical solutions to senior audiences.
- You possess a strategic, product-oriented mindset, deeply understanding user needs and connecting them to the value delivered by a technical product like Frontier.
- You are passionate about developing people and have experience formally managing or mentoring other technical professionals.
- You bring essential commercial experience, particularly in client-facing work or consulting, and are motivated to deliver innovative work successfully to strict timelines.
Benefits
- Unlimited Annual Leave Policy
- Private healthcare and dental
- Enhanced parental leave
- Family-Friendly Flexibility & Flexible working
- Sanctus Coaching
- Hybrid Working (2 days in our Old Street office, London)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
machine learningstatistical methodologiesdata science methodologiessupervised learningunsupervised learningBayesian inferencetime-series analysisPythonNumPyPandas
Soft Skills
communicationmentoringleadershipstrategic thinkingrelationship buildingproblem solvingtechnical advisorypresentation skillscollaborationuser needs understanding