Director of Data Science

2 weeks ago


Slough Berkshire, United Kingdom Hlx Life Sciences Full time

Role: Director of Data Science Location: white city London Mission: cutting-edge biotech company leveraging epigenetic biomarkers to revolutionise skin health and longevity. Working Model: 2-3 days onsite per week About the Role This is a strategic leadership role where you'd shape the company's data science vision — building scalable analytical pipelines, integrating multi-omics datasets, and driving insights that directly influence product development and scientific direction. Responsibilities Design and build reliable predicting models for skin health using a comprehensive database of DNA methylation profiles and extensive metadata Apply advanced statistical and machine learning approaches to model skin ageing, predict phenotypes, and support personalised recommendations Build a robust automated reporting system for client projects Build causality models by integrating multiple types of omics – extract meaningful biomarkers. Hire, mentor and build out Data Science department Essential Skills and Experience PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Genomics, or related field, with 5 years post-PhD experience in industry Proven leadership in data science or bioinformatics functions, ideally within a biotech or health tech environment Expertise in epigenetics, particularly DNA methylation analysis Proficiency in Python, including pipeline development, version control, and collaborative coding practices Proficient in cloud computing platforms (AWS preferred) and experience with distributed computing Experience applying machine learning or deep learning methods to biological data Strong understanding of multi-omics data integration and real-world data use in diagnostics or product development Excellent communication skills and a team-first, startup-ready mindset What We Offer Competitive salary depending on experience 25 days of holidays excluding UK bank holidays Share options package — so you can own part of the company Hybrid working structure — 2 days/week working from home An exceptional interdisciplinary team tackling one of the most exciting problems in dermatology



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