Director - Data Consulting

Job Title : AI Lead Location : South-East England (Hybrid, 3-days per week in the office) Company : Anonymous – Leading Life Sciences and Healthcare Innovator Salary : £120,000 + market leading benefits About the Role: Join the dynamic Data, Analytics & Artificial Intelligence (DA&AI) group within the Enabling Functions division of a leading life sciences and healthcare business. We are seeking an AI Lead to spearhead cutting-edge AI initiatives, lead a talented team of AI Scientists and Engineers, and contribute to impactful AI-driven solutions across the business. As a key player in shaping our AI strategy, you will drive innovation, ensure seamless delivery of AI projects, and implement best practices in MLOps. Key Responsibilities: ⦁ Lead, mentor, and inspire a multi-functional team of AI professionals. ⦁ Develop and implement AI strategies aligned with business goals. ⦁ Manage the full lifecycle of AI projects from concept to deployment. ⦁ Drive adoption of MLOps best practices, including model versioning, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployments. ⦁ Stay current on emerging AI technologies and industry trends. ⦁ Collaborate with senior leadership to identify opportunities for AI adoption across the business. Required Skills & Experience: ⦁ Master’s or PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. ⦁ Extensive experience in AI and machine learning, with expertise in deep learning, NLP, computer vision, and reinforcement learning. ⦁ Strong leadership skills and a track record of managing AI teams and successful project delivery. ⦁ Proficiency in Python and popular AI frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) preferred. ⦁ Familiarity with software development and MLOps tools. ⦁ Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex AI concepts for diverse audiences. ⦁ Experience in life sciences or healthcare preferred. ⦁ Publication record in AI/ML is a plus.