Director of Data Science

Role: Director of Data Science

Location: white city London

Mission: cutting-edge biotech company leveraging epigenetic biomarkers to revolutionise skin health and longevity.

Working Model: 2-3 days onsite per week

About the Role

This is a strategic leadership role where you’d shape the company’s data science vision — building scalable analytical pipelines, integrating multi-omics datasets, and driving insights that directly influence product development and scientific direction.

Responsibilities

• Design and build reliable predicting models for skin health using a comprehensive database of DNA methylation profiles and extensive metadata
• Apply advanced statistical and machine learning approaches to model skin ageing, predict phenotypes, and support personalised recommendations
• Build a robust automated reporting system for client projects
• Build causality models by integrating multiple types of omics – extract meaningful biomarkers.
• Hire, mentor and build out Data Science department

Essential Skills and Experience

• PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Genomics, or related field, with 5 years post-PhD experience in industry
• Proven leadership in data science or bioinformatics functions, ideally within a biotech or health tech environment
• Expertise in epigenetics, particularly DNA methylation analysis
• Proficiency in Python, including pipeline development, version control, and collaborative coding practices
• Proficient in cloud computing platforms (AWS preferred) and experience with distributed computing
• Experience applying machine learning or deep learning methods to biological data
• Strong understanding of multi-omics data integration and real-world data use in diagnostics or product development
• Excellent communication skills and a team-first, startup-ready mindset

What We Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• 25 days of holidays excluding UK bank holidays
• Share options package — so you can own part of the company
• Hybrid working structure — 2 days/week working from home
• An exceptional interdisciplinary team tackling one of the most exciting problems in dermatology