Lead AI Scientist - Drug Discovery & Genomics

Flagship Pioneering Company; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech firm in Cambridge is seeking a Lead AI Scientist to drive innovation in drug development through advanced AI techniques. As a collaborative leader, you'll guide the AI/ML team, set technical strategies, and leverage next-generation sequencing and imaging AI for target validation. Candidates should hold a PhD and have 3-7 years of experience in AI/ML system delivery. This hybrid role requires permission to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant field is required.
• 3–7 years of industry experience in AI/ML systems.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Set the technical strategy for AI across the platform.
• Lead and mentor the AI/ML team.
• Develop and deploy AI methods for target discovery.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Python proficiency

AI/ML system delivery

Attention to detail

Education

PhD in genomics, computational biology, computer science, or similar

Tools

AWS

Testing and CI/CD tools

Containerization technologies

Job description

A leading biotech firm in Cambridge is seeking a Lead AI Scientist to drive innovation in drug development through advanced AI techniques. As a collaborative leader, you'll guide the AI/ML team, set technical strategies, and leverage next-generation sequencing and imaging AI for target validation. Candidates should hold a PhD and have 3-7 years of experience in AI/ML system delivery. This hybrid role requires permission to work in the UK.