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