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# Senior Data Scientist | Drive Innovation Through Data | Remote Working Available

- **Company:** nology
- **Location:** Newcastle upon Tyne, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £50,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Governance, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Python (Programming Language), Regression Analysis, Operational Data Store, Power BI, Data Processing, Freeform SQL
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5877058024

## About the Role

Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience in a Data Scientist or similar analytical role, * A minimum of 2 years' experience working as a Data Scientist or in a similar analytics-focused role

 * Strong expertise in advanced analytics and statistical techniques
 * Advanced SQL development skills
 * Advanced Python skills, including data wrangling and analysis
 * Experience analysing and interpreting complex datasets
 * Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
 * Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities
 * Experience presenting complex findings in a clear and engaging way
 * Experience leading projects, workstreams, or analytical initiatives
 * Eligibility to work in the UK

Desirable (Not Required)

These aren't essential, but they're a bonus:

 * Experience using data visualisation tools such as Power BI
 * Understanding of data governance, quality assurance, and analytical best practice frameworks
 * Experience delivering insights within complex programme or transformation environments

## Description

We're partnering with an organisation delivering impactful healthcare programmes and are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to help shape data-driven decision-making across the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for a data professional who enjoys transforming complex datasets into meaningful insights that drive real-world outcomes. You'll work with key stakeholders across programmes and leadership teams, providing analytical expertise that supports strategic decisions and improves service delivery.

As a member of the team, you'll ensure high-quality analytical delivery while helping to develop analytical capability and best practices across the organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you'll be responsible for:

 * Leading complex data analysis to generate actionable insights and support strategic decision-making
 * Applying advanced statistical techniques including hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and time-series modelling
 * Developing and optimising advanced SQL queries to analyse large and complex datasets
 * Using Python for data wrangling, analysis, modelling, and automation
 * Identifying trends, risks, and opportunities through the analysis of healthcare and operational data
 * Creating compelling visualisations and reports to communicate findings to a range of audiences
 * Working closely with stakeholders to understand business challenges and translate them into analytical solutions
 * Influencing decision-making through evidence-based recommendations and strategic insight
 * Leading analytical projects and ensuring delivery against agreed objectives and timelines
 * Supporting and mentoring colleagues to encourage continuous learning and development
 * Ensuring analytical outputs meet quality assurance and governance standards
 * Driving continuous improvement in analytical methodologies, tools, and best practices