Vice President Data Science

Hlx Life Sciences

London

8 months ago

Applications closed

VP of Data Science | Bio/Health Tech Start-up | London / Hybrid

A pioneering bio/health tech start-up, backed by world-leading investors and academic institutions, is seeking a visionary VP of Data Science to lead and scale their computational and platform development efforts. Focused on skin health and longevity, the company is building a transformative data-driven platform powered by epigenetics.

This is a unique opportunity to drive strategy at the intersection of bioinformatics, machine learning, and product innovation, with significant leadership, technical influence, and growth potential. A competitive salary and share options package are available.

Responsibilities:

Define and lead the data science and bioinformatics strategy across the full data lifecycle
Build predictive models and scalable pipelines for DNA methylation and multi-omics data
Apply machine learning to support personalised health recommendations
Develop automated reporting systems and proprietary algorithms
Collaborate closely with wet lab scientists, product teams, and leadership
Build and mentor a high-performing computational team

Requirements:

PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Genomics, or a related field
8–10+ years post-PhD experience, ideally within bio/health tech environments
Deep expertise inDNA methylationand multi-omics data analysis
Strong coding skills (Python), cloud computing experience (AWS preferred)
Leadership experience with a start-up-ready, cross-functional mindset

Desirable:

Experience developing data platforms in regulated environments
Familiarity with biomarker discovery and consumer-facing health platforms
A past background working within a start up environment!

Join a world-class founding team transforming personalised skin health through cutting-edge science and technology.

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