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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of Data Science - **Company:** Qureight's Mission - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Information Engineering, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Meditech, GXP - **Published:** June 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/38303735/ ## About the Role Must have proven experience leading data science teams in complex, data-driven environments within healthcare, biotech, medtech, or clinical trial datasets Strong background in statistical modelling, machine learning applications, and longitudinal data analysis Track record of delivering high-quality scientific outputs (publications, validation studies, sponsor deliverables) Experience working cross-functionally with ML, engineering, and clinical teams Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical outputs into clinical and commercial impact Experience defining and executing data science strategy at team or organisational level Experience delivering outputs in regulated or client-facing environments Even better if you have experience of... Synthetic control arms in clinical trials and/or causal inference Quantitative imaging or imaging biomarkers Regulatory or GxP environments Pharma partnerships or clinical trial delivery ## Description As Qureight scales its AI-driven imaging platform, we are building the data science capability required to translate machine learning outputs into clinically meaningful, trial-ready, and commercially valuable insights. We are looking for an exceptional Head of Data Science to lead this function. This role sits at the intersection of machine learning, clinical research, and product delivery, ensuring that our models generate outputs that are scientifically robust, clinically interpretable, and deployable in clinical trials and drug development. Reporting to the Chief Scientific Officer, this is a high-impact leadership role responsible for defining how data science supports the full pipeline from model development through to clinical and commercial use. You will be responsible for... Define the long-term data science strategy aligned with company objectives. Lead and scale the data science function: Build and lead a high-performing data science team across model analysis, client analysis, and advanced methodologies Define and embed best practices for reproducible, modular, and scalable data science pipelines Set standards for statistical validity, analytical rigor, and reproducibility of outputs across the organisation Ensure strong alignment with machine learning, data engineering, and clinical teams Translate ML outputs into trial-ready products: Drive development of data science outputs that support commercial offerings and client value propositions Own the transformation of machine learning outputs into clinical trial endpoints, biomarker definitions, and statistical outputs used by sponsors Ensure outputs are scientifically valid, clinically interpretable, and suitable for regulatory use and use by sponsors Develop advanced analytical methodologies: Lead development of methodologies including synthetic control arms, longitudinal modelling, and patient-level outcome modelling Ensure methods are robust, reproducible, and defensible in external settings Drive scientific outputs and validation: Oversee delivery of validation reports, abstracts and publications, and sponsor-facing analyses Ensure data science outputs reinforce Qureight's scientific credibility Represent the data science function in external scientific and commercial engagement Partner across the organisation: Work closely with ML, data engineering, clinical/translational, product, and commercial teams Align data science outputs with productization and customer needs Act as a key bridge between technical teams and external stakeholders Support trial delivery and sponsor engagement: Contribute to trial design and endpoint strategy Translate complex outputs into clear, actionable insights ## Related Videos - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [AI in High-Stakes Industries: Lessons Learned](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100253-ai-in-high-stakes-industries-lessons-learned) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Running Secure Life Science Research at Scale using Hybrid GPU HPC and Kubernetes 🧬](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100355-running-secure-life-science-research-at-scale-using-hybrid-gpu-hpc-and-kubernetes) - [How Data is Shaping our Games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/176-how-data-is-shaping-our-games) - [Architecting the Future: Leveraging AI, Cloud, and Data for Business Success](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1096-architecting-the-future-leveraging-ai-cloud-and-data-for-business-success) ## Related Articles - [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) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Fastest-Growing Tech Sectors to Look Out for in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/373-the-fastest-growing-tech-sectors-to-look-out-for-in-2025) - [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)