Director, Data Science & GenAI

Mantell Associates is partnered with a growing, entrepreneurial Life Science organisation offering significant opportunities for professional progression, who is searching for a Director of Data Science & GenAI.

You will work on high-impact projects focused on growth, transformation and solving meaningful client challenges, and be part of an open and collaborative culture where new ideas, individual perspectives and initiative are encouraged.

Director of Data Science & GenAI - Responsibilities:
Lead the design and delivery of Generative AI and advanced analytics solutions for Life Sciences clients, transforming complex business challenges into scalable analytics and decision-support solutions.
Take ownership of multiple GenAI, AI and data science engagements, leading project teams and ensuring high-quality delivery, measurable business outcomes and successful implementation at scale.
Support clients in developing innovative AI solutions, ranging from advanced analytics and bespoke GenAI applications to agentic AI solutions, particularly across Pricing, Market Access and Commercial functions.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, helping them address complex analytical and strategic challenges through actionable, data-driven recommendations.
Partner closely with business and technology teams to turn strategic AI priorities into practical, scalable solutions capable of delivering meaningful business impact.
Develop strong client relationships and a detailed understanding of the Life Sciences landscape, identifying opportunities to use AI to support growth, innovation and improved commercial decision-making.
Lead, develop and mentor multidisciplinary teams while also contributing to business development activities, proposal development and thought leadership across AI and Life Sciences.
Remain current with developments across AI, GenAI and the Life Sciences sector, evaluating emerging technologies and identifying how they can be translated into tangible client value.

Director of Data Science & GenAI - Requirements
Approximately 6–10+ years of professional experience in data science, machine learning or artificial intelligence, with a demonstrated ability to deliver high-impact solutions within Life Sciences is highly desirable.
Strong academic qualification in a quantitative or related discipline and combine excellent analytical capabilities with clear communication skills and a practical, outcome-focused approach.
Hands-on experience with modern Generative AI technologies, including large language models (LLMs), embeddings, prompt engineering, fine-tuning and agentic AI systems, and understand how to apply these technologies to real-world business problems.
Understand the broader AI technology landscape and how AI can be applied to Life Sciences challenges, particularly within pricing, market access and commercial functions.
Proficient in Python and contemporary AI/ML frameworks, with experience designing, developing, deploying and scaling end-to-end AI solutions within cloud-based environments.
Strong understanding of MLOps/LLMOps, data engineering and data architecture, allowing you to contribute to robust, scalable and production-ready AI systems.
Comfortable working with large, complex datasets and understand the underlying data infrastructure required to support enterprise-level analytics and AI applications.
Skilled at connecting business requirements with technical delivery, turning complex or ambiguous challenges into pragmatic, high-value solutions.
Experience leading and mentoring technical teams and are confident communicating with stakeholders ranging from technical specialists to senior business leaders.

Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Science headhunting firm. For more information on this opportunity, contact us at +44 (0)20 3854 7700.