Principal Data Scientist / Bioinformatician Data Science ·London ·

At LabGenius, our mission is to accelerate thediscovery of next-generation therapeutic antibodies. To do this,we’ve pioneered the development of EVA - a smart robotic platformthat’s capable of designing, conducting and, critically, learningfrom its own experiments. For our wholly-owned pipeline, we’reusing our closed-loop discovery engine to establish a pipeline ofhighly selective T-cell engagers and ADCs for the treatment ofsolid tumours. LabGenius has raised >£58M and is backed bytop-tier investors, including M Ventures, Octopus Ventures, LGCorp, Atomico, Kindred Capital, Lux Capital and Obvious Venturesamongst others. The company is headquartered in London (UK) wherewe’ve established a state-of-the-art antibody engineering facility.The company is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of more than 50scientists and engineers. As a Principal Data Scientist atLabGenius, you will be a key individual contributor and manager ofa team of talented data scientists reporting into the VP ofComputational Sciences & Engineering. Our Data Science andMachine Learning team pushes the boundaries of therapeutic antibodyoptimisation by integrating novel DS/ML tools with our leadingexperimental laboratory. We oversee the design and optimisation ofboth monovalent VHHs and multivalent T-cell engagers, including theanalyses of experimental data and subsequent ML modelling. AtLabGenius, these models allow us to design molecules withpreviously unexplored therapeutic potential. What you’ll do in thisrole Team Management & Development: - Manage a team of datascientists, providing leadership, direction, and mentorship toensure continuous growth and development. You will help teammembers enhance their technical skills, stay updated on the latestadvancements in data science, and foster a culture of innovationand collaboration. - Set clear goals and expectations for the team,regularly monitor progress, and provide constructive feedback. Youwill lead performance reviews, ensure alignment with organisationalobjectives, and support career development by identifyingopportunities for training, upskilling, and leadership roles. -Participate in hiring efforts to attract top talent and build ahigh-performing data science team. You’ll play a key role indefining the team structure and ensuring the right mix of skills tomeet the evolving needs of the organisation. Strategic Leadership& Project Management: - Collaborate closely with the VP ofComputational Sciences & Engineering to define the long-termvision and direction for data science within the organisation. -Oversee multiple data science projects simultaneously, focusing ontherapeutic program delivery. You will ensure timely execution,effective resource allocation, and alignment with broader projectobjectives. - Contribute to strategic planning, setting keyobjectives, and ensuring alignment between data science initiativesand the company's broader goals, such as leveraging machinelearning and AI for competitive advantage. - Help translatebusiness needs into data-driven strategies and oversee theirexecution. Cross-Functional Collaboration and Subject MatterExpertise: - Build strong relationships with stakeholders acrossvarious functions, including wet lab, software, businessdevelopment, and communications. You'll work closely with theseteams to ensure data science is seamlessly integrated into theorganisation, translating complex technical insights into clear,actionable information for senior management and other departments.- Serve as the data science expert for the organisation, offeringinsights and mentorship to both team members and other business.Innovation and Best Practices: - Stay at the forefront of newmethodologies and tools in data science. You will lead thedevelopment of cutting-edge solutions, introducing advanced machinelearning techniques and statistical models to address complexchallenges, particularly in therapeutic and precision medicineapplications. - Establish and enforce data science best practicesthroughout the organisation. This includes standards forreproducibility, transparency, and ethical data use, while ensuringhigh-quality outputs and consistent approaches across all projects.What we’re looking for - An experienced manager, with demonstrableexperience of developing and leading high performing teams.Experienced in supporting the professional development of directreports, providing guidance, feedback and opportunities for growth,while also fostering a culture of accountability. - A subjectmatter expert in biomedical data science, who maintains a deepunderstanding of the evolving technical and industry landscape.Experience in therapeutic antibody discovery is preferred. - Animplementation pioneer whose individual work consistently sets thestandard for rigorous data science, including high quality code,optimal use of compute infrastructure, and clear datavisualisations. - A collaborator who builds and maintains strongrelationships with cross-functional teams and senior management,fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment that valuesdiverse perspectives and expertise. - Advanced education (MS orPhD) in a relevant domain (e.g. biomedical data science,biostatistics) plus significant industry experience. - An abilityto be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week. What you’llreceive from us Aside from being part of our brilliant,purpose-driven team, you’ll also enjoy: Financial - Discretionaryperformance-linked annual bonus - A generous stock option plan - 3xSalary Life Insurance with YuLife - Health Shield Cash Back Plan onday-to-day health expenses - 5% pension, with an additional top upon tax savings from us - Free Will-writing Service Health - PrivateMedical Insurance, including dental and optical (currently withAXA) - Discounted gym membership through either AXA or HealthShield- 24/7 access to GP Services - Access to the Cycle to Work scheme:to make your commute cheaper, healthier and a whole lot greener -Easy access to the on-site gym and climbing wall to break a sweator indulge your inner monkey available at competitive ratesTime-Off - 25 days annual leave (plus the bank holidays) - Up to 20days paid sick leave (including mental health days - no questionsasked) - 3 days paid emergency leave so it doesn’t eat into yourrelaxation time - 1 week paid bereavement leave plus 1 day toattend a funeral - 1 day paid for moving home Wellbeing - EmployeeAssistance Programme including access to coaching and CBT sessionsTeam-building - Regular team lunches through Feedr. - A programmeof social events both company-wide and within your own teamsDiversity & Inclusion We believe that diversity makes forinnovative, exceptional teams. We are an equal opportunity employerand do not discriminate based on gender, race, colour, religion orbelief, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status,disability, or any other protected class. If you don't feel likeyou meet every single requirement of this role, we still want tohear from you! We are prioritising management skills for thisposition so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet allthe technical requirements of the role. We welcome having adiscussion with us about the role or others that we may have atLabGenius either now or in the future. Together we can build moreinclusive workplaces. #J-18808-Ljbffr