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# Director of Data Research

- **Company:** Harnham
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £100,000.0 - £150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Technical Data Management Systems
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/director-of-data-research/57385321

## About the Role

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a technically strong data leader to shape a growing Data Research function. You will combine hands-on statistical expertise with research strategy, people leadership and commercial decision-making., * Strong commercial experience across data science, statistics or quantitative research.

 * Deep technical expertise in statistical analysis, data modelling and messy real-world datasets.
 * Strong Python and SQL capabilities.
 * Experience defining hypotheses and leading complex research projects.
 * Proven leadership of technical data or research teams.
 * Strong commercial judgement and senior stakeholder management skills.
 * Financial, alternative data or investment research experience is advantageous.

## Description

* Define and drive the Data Research strategy alongside senior technology and business stakeholders.
 * Lead complex, open-ended research projects from hypothesis through to evidenced recommendations.
 * Improve how new datasets are evaluated for quality, value and commercial potential.
 * Develop stronger statistical, modelling and technical standards across the function.
 * Lead, hire and develop a growing technical Data Research team.
 * Evaluate the cost and value of new data sources to support purchasing decisions.
 * Explore how AI can improve the speed and quality of data research workflows.