Head of Data Science

🔬 Executive Director, Clinical Biometrics & Data Science [AI‑Enabled Clinical Development]

Compensation: $290,000 – $375,000 base + 25% bonus + long term incentives 💰

Location: US (Remote) 🌎

Impact: Lead next generation Clinical Data Science strategy across a global clinical pipeline, shaping how AI and advanced analytics transform clinical evidence generation 🎯

About

Join a global research‑driven organisation pushing the boundaries of AI, quantitative science, and clinical development. Built on a history of delivering first‑in‑class therapies, this company blends classical biostatistics with cutting‑edge data science, machine learning, and modern trial execution.

Their development portfolio spans early to late‑stage programs, with major investments in precision medicine, imaging analytics, and computational approaches that challenge conventional clinical science.

Why

With rapid growth across neuroscience, oncology, and digital biomarker innovation, the organisation is elevating its Data Science leadership. This role will define strategy, drive AI‑enabled clinical decision‑making, and shape how complex datasets are used to accelerate development.

You will collaborate with senior clinical, regulatory, and quantitative leaders to modernise trial design, influence regulatory discussions, and set new standards for clinical evidence.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Clinical Data Science strategy across a multi‑program global portfolio
• Drive integration of AI/ML in disease modeling, imaging, biomarker analytics, and precision medicine
• Represent Data Science in regulatory meetings and guide responses to Health Authority questions
• Oversee large scale data science initiatives across clinical development
• Shape clinical trial design and endpoint strategy in collaboration with Biostatistics and Clinical Development
• Mentor and develop a high‑performing, geographically distributed team
• Drive operational excellence across vendors, budgets, and GxP‑aligned analytics

Requirements

• PhD in Biostatistics or quantitative discipline (or MSc Biostatistics + quantitative PhD)
• 10+ years industry experience across Clinical Development, Biostatistics, and Data Science
• Depth in AI/ML methodologies applied to clinical evidence generation
• Experience influencing regulatory authorities
• Senior leadership capability guiding Directors and cross‑functional scientific teams
• Background in neurology or complex biomarker domains preferred

Why it’s Special

• High‑impact global visibility
• A mission‑driven organisation pushing scientific boundaries
• Chance to redefine how AI and data science shape clinical development
• Work directly with executive‑level scientific leadership
• Remote flexibility with meaningful strategic influence