Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist

London, hybrid 1 to 3 days per week. Competitive salary between £70,000 and £80,000 plus bonus and benefits.

This is an exciting opportunity to build a data science capability from the ground up within a well-funded, high-impact organisation. You will join at a time where they expand their AI, automation, and analytics function, taking full ownership of predictive modelling projects that directly influence commercial decisions and operational efficiency.

The Company

They are a specialist organisation operating at the intersection of healthcare, supply chain, and strategic procurement. Their work ensures reliable access to essential products for millions of end users, using advanced analytics and supplier intelligence to secure cost-efficient, high-quality supply. With strong investment behind technology and AI, they are now evolving towards a more sophisticated, data-driven operating model.

The Role

• Lead the development of predictive ML models to optimise pricing, bidding strategies, and market behaviour.
• Build data-driven workflows that improve operational processes and automate manual tasks.
• Contribute to early-stage AI initiatives, including conversational interfaces and intelligent assistants.
• Shape project plans, define requirements, and communicate insights to senior stakeholders.
• Deliver end-to-end modelling, from scoping and feature design to deployment and iteration.
• Act as the most senior data science practitioner, setting foundations for how the function will scale.

Your Skills and Experience

• Strong commercial experience in machine learning, predictive modelling, and delivering production-ready solutions.
• Proficiency in Python and experience working with cloud environments, ideally Azure.
• Ability to work autonomously, make pragmatic technical decisions, and drive business outcomes.
• Comfortable collaborating with stakeholders across commercial, operations, and technology.
• Broad skill set across supervised learning, workflow automation, and hands-on engineering.
• STEM academic background with strong analytical foundations.

What They Offer

• Competitive salary plus bonus and full benefits.
• Hybrid working with a minimum of one office day per week.
• The chance to build a new data science capability in a growing team.
• High visibility with opportunities to shape strategy, tooling, and delivery standards.
• Future headcount growth, including adjacent roles such as ML Ops.

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds like the right next step, please apply with your CV or email me at for more information.