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# Lead Data Scientist: ML Leader & Strategy (Hybrid)

- **Company:** Harnham
- **Location:** Leicester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, SQL Databases
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815099279-lead-data-scientist-ml-leader--strategy-hybrid

## About the Role

A well-established eCommerce organization based in Leicester seeks a Lead Data Scientist. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll guide teams to deliver advanced machine learning models and data science solutions. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience, strong programming skills in Python and SQL, and excellent communication abilities. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to influence senior stakeholders and shape the data science roadmap while working on customer-focused projects.
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## Description

A well-established eCommerce organization based in Leicester seeks a Lead Data Scientist. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll guide teams to deliver advanced machine learning models and data science solutions. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience, strong programming skills in Python and SQL, and excellent communication abilities. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to influence senior stakeholders and shape the data science roadmap while working on customer-focused projects.


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