Head of Data, AI

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October 18

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LGC

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Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals • Science

LGC is a global leader in life science tools, partnering with customers to provide innovative solutions for some of the world's most complex challenges. The company specializes in diagnostics and genomics, offering products and services that improve the safety of food, medicines, and the environment. LGC's expertise extends to nucleic acid therapeutics, biosearch technologies, and reference standards, supporting accurate diagnostics and safety compliance. Their commitment to science and public health is evident in their response to global pandemics and contribution to conservation efforts using genotyping technologies. By collaborating with end-user labs, biopharma, and academic institutions, LGC continues to advance precision medicine and enhance global health standards through research, proficiency testing, and the development of new technologies.

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1842

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🔬 Science

📋 Description

• Drive remediation and enrichment of critical data assets that cover our commercial, financial, and scientific domains • Ensure a scalable and robust infrastructure and architecture to support LGC's AI, analytics, and data ambitions • Identify and prioritise data provisioning and AI use cases that can deliver significant business value • Drive the design and implementation of solutions in artificial intelligence and data engineering across LGC • Refine and implement a data governance framework across the organisation • Establish and supervise data quality standards, data integrity, and reliability • Chair the LGC AI Governance board that coordinates our AI agenda, standards, and controls • Ensure all AI and data initiatives align with relevant regulations and ethical standards • Find opportunities to use data assets for business growth and operational efficiency • Embed data-driven insights into decision-making processes throughout the organisation • Lead a group of data and AI professionals, including scientists, engineers, analysts, and architects • Supervise the allocation of resources, prioritization, and budgeting for AI and data projects • Support continued development of foundational AI capabilities related to skills, processes, and governance • Effectively engage with senior leadership, including the executive suite • Build partnerships with external vendors, academic institutions, and industry partners.

🎯 Requirements

• Ideally Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field • 7+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or AI, with at least 5 years in a leadership role • Consistent track record of efficiently implementing large-scale data improvement programmes • Solid understanding of data governance principles, data privacy regulations, and industry standards • Superb communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence C-level executives • Expertise in machine learning algorithms, statistical analysis, and data modelling techniques • Familiarity with cloud-based AI and data platforms (preferably AWS or Azure) • Proven project management skills and experience leading multi-functional and matrix teams • Demonstrated ability to translate sophisticated technical concepts into business value • Experience in change management and driving organisational transformation • Strong ethical judgement and dedication to responsible AI practice.

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible working options