Lead Data Scientist

Job Description

Lead Data Scientist

Surrey office, x1 day every two weeks.

A well-established, product-led business is looking for a Lead Data Scientist to spearhead innovation and drive measurable value through advanced machine learning, experimentation, and the development of production-grade models.

Sitting within a cross-functional data team, this is a hands-on leadership role with the autonomy to shape the modelling roadmap, contribute to R&D strategy, and influence pricing and risk decisions across multiple business lines. You’ll manage a small team of data scientists, guiding them through delivery while remaining actively involved in technical implementation and experimentation.

This is a unique opportunity for someone passionate about building machine learning systems that go beyond prototypes — models that deliver real-world commercial outcomes in a data-rich, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team of data scientists to deliver cross-functional, impactful AI / ML initiatives
• Design and implement predictive models and machine learning solutions for core business areas
• Build and productionise models in collaboration with data engineers and platform teams

Apply advanced statistical techniques to extract insights and guide product and pricing str...