Summary: The Head of Data Science will define and lead the data science strategy to create impactful solutions across customer lifecycle areas, while acting as a thought leader in Legal Technology. This role involves building and managing a high-performing team, engaging with stakeholders to drive data-driven decision-making, and overseeing the development of machine learning models. The position requires collaboration across various functions to ensure alignment and integration of data science initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the data science strategy for customer lifecycle solutions.
• Act as a thought leader in Legal Technology, identifying data science opportunities.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of Data Scientists and Machine Learning Engineers.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to identify data science applications that drive business value.
• Lead end-to-end development of machine learning models and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align and integrate data science projects.
• Manage key technology and vendor partnerships to evaluate and integrate external innovation.

Key Skills:

• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with frameworks like PySpark and TensorFlow.
• Expertise in machine learning, NLP, recommendation systems, and predictive modelling.
• Solid understanding of big data technologies and cloud platforms, preferably Azure.
• Proven experience leading Data Science teams in complex environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for stakeholder management.
• MSc/PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT