Data Scientist – AI for Drug Discovery
Location: London
Industry: Biotechnology / Drug Discovery
Salary: £90,000
Are you passionate about using AI to revolutionise drug discovery? Join a cutting-edge biotech company on a mission to transform how new therapies are identified, developed, and delivered.
We’re looking for a Data Scientist with strong experience in machine learning and AI to help drive data-led decision-making and uncover novel biological insights. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of computational science, biology, and chemistry, contributing to projects that have a direct impact on patients' lives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and optimise machine learning models to accelerate drug target identification, compound screening, and biomarker discovery
- Integrate and analyse multi-omics, chemical, and clinical datasets to support hypothesis generation and validation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including bioinformaticians, biologists, chemists, and software engineers
- Translate complex data into actionable insights through dashboards, reports, and presentations
- Stay at the forefront of AI/ML trends in drug discovery and bring innovative techniques into the team
Experience:
- MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Computational Biology, or related field
- Strong track record applying AI/ML methods (e.g., deep learning, ensemble models, NLP) to biological or chemical datasets
- Proficient in Python and machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
- Experience with drug discovery pipelines, molecular data, or high-dimensional biological datasets (e.g., omics, imaging, screening)
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Desirable:
- Experience with generative models (e.g., for molecule generation)
- Familiarity with cheminformatics and structural biology tools
- Exposure to cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and workflow automation
What We Offer:
- The chance to be part of a pioneering biotech pushing the boundaries of AI in drug discovery
- Competitive salary and equity options
- Flexible/hybrid working environment
- A collaborative culture with clear impact on real-world healthcare challenges
Please apply ASAP to be considered for the position.
