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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Data Scientist - **Company:** Bupa - **Location:** Bristol, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Standard Sql, Software Deployment, Unstructured Data, Feature Engineering, Snowflake, Machine Learning Operations - **Published:** June 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b24ee63513cc354f ## About the Role Do you have experience in Software deployment?, * Proven experience leading data science delivery, with a strong track record of deploying impactful AI/ML solutions in healthcare, dental, insurance, or regulated environments * Strong hands-on expertise in Python and SQL * Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure, GCP, or Snowflake * Experience delivering end-to-end machine learning solutions, from exploration through to production deployment * Strong understanding of machine learning workflows, MLOps, and scalable model deployment * Experience managing or mentoring data scientists Desirable * Experience working with clinical or dental data * Experience in forecasting, optimisation, or predictive modelling in healthcare contexts * Familiarity with Azure DevOps (Boards, Repos, Pipelines) or similar tools * Experience working with unstructured data (e.g. clinical notes, imaging) * Interest in ethical and responsible AI ## Description This is an exciting opportunity to join Bupa Dental Care's Data Science team as a Lead Data Scientist, playing a key role in advancing AI and machine learning to improve patient outcomes, optimise practice performance, and enhance operational efficiency. You will work closely with teams across clinical, operations, product, and technology, contributing to BDC's ambition to use data and AI responsibly, ethically, and at scale. Our Vision for the D&A team is to unlock the full potential of our data - driving smarter decisions, empowering our people and creating lasting impact for our customers. In this role, you will lead the delivery of impactful, scalable AI solutions, manage and mentor data scientists, and help shape the technical direction of data science at BDC while ensuring alignment with business priorities and Responsible AI principles., * Lead the design, development, and delivery of AI and machine learning solutions across patient journeys, clinical risk, practice performance, and operational efficiency * Manage and mentor a team of data scientists, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement * Own end-to-end delivery of data science initiatives, including problem definition, business case development, feature engineering, model development, deployment, and monitoring * Apply data science to real-world healthcare challenges, including forecasting patient demand, optimising service capacity, predicting clinical risks and outcomes, and improving practice performance * Collaborate closely with clinical, operational, and product stakeholders, acting as a key partner to business units and ensuring solutions deliver measurable impact * Drive adoption of scalable, cloud-based ML solutions, ensuring alignment with best practices in MLOps, model governance, and lifecycle management ## Related Videos - [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Inside the AI Revolution: How Microsoft is Empowering the World to Achieve More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/869-inside-the-ai-revolution-how-microsoft-is-empowering-the-world-to-achieve-more) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift)