Senior Data Scientist - Biostatistics
Senior Data Scientist (Biostatistics)
London, UK (Hybrid – 2–3 days per week)
Up to £80,000 + Benefits
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist with a strong background in Biostatistics to help leading life sciences and pharmaceutical organisations modernise and scale their statistical modelling capabilities.
This role combines statistical expertise with modern data engineering practices, enabling the development of robust, reproducible, and production-ready analytical solutions. You'll work closely with biostatisticians, data scientists, and technical stakeholders to improve modelling approaches and deploy scalable solutions within cloud-based environments.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with biostatisticians and cross-functional teams to enhance statistical modelling methodologies
Design and develop scalable R-based modelling workflows and packages
Implement best practices for testing, documentation, version control, and CI/CD
Support the deployment of statistical models into production environments
Ensure analytical solutions are reproducible, maintainable, and performant
Provide technical guidance and mentoring on statistical and engineering best practices
Translate complex statistical concepts into practical business and technical solutions
Skills & Experience
Essential
Strong statistical background, ideally within Biostatistics
Advanced R programming skills, including package development
Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and software engineering best practices
Strong understanding of reproducible research and statistical modelling standards
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable
Experience designing and scaling R-based modelling platforms
Exposure to deploying analytical models into production environments
Experience with Databricks or similar cloud data platforms
API development or integration experience
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to work on high-impact projects within the life sciences sector, helping organisations bridge the gap between advanced statistical science and modern cloud-based engineering. You'll join a collaborative environment where technical excellence, innovation, and professional growth are highly valued.