Please note that for this role, you must be based in the UK or Portugal.
About us
Ascent has recently been acquired by Acuity Analytics. This is both a significant milestone for us and a tremendous opportunity for you. Acuity Analytics is a business with a strong global reputation, an impressive client base and ambitious growth plans. We deliver deep insights and domain-led digital transformation to high-growth and heavily regulated organisations. To our customers, we bring a partnership that provides the talent, technology and capability to enhance performance and operational efficiency.
About the role
We are looking for a
Senior Data Scientist (Biostatistics)
to support our clients in advancing their statistical modelling capabilities.
In this role, you will work closely with client-side biostatisticians and cross-functional teams to refine modelling approaches, design robust and scalable R-based processes, and support the deployment of statistical models as production-grade software on cloud infrastructure.
This is a highly collaborative and consultative position where you'll act as a technical expert and advisor—helping clients bridge statistical science with modern engineering best practices. You'll ensure models are reproducible, maintainable, and production-ready, while enabling teams to adopt more efficient and scalable ways of working.
Skills and Experience required
Core skills
Strong background in statistics, ideally with experience as a biostatistician
Advanced proficiency in
R
, including package development
Solid experience with
version control (Git)
and collaborative workflows
Experience with
CI/CD pipelines
, automated testing, and documentation practices
Strong understanding of reproducible research and robust statistical modelling practices
Technical and platform experience
Experience designing scalable R-based processes for modelling workflows
Familiarity with deploying models or analytical workflows into production environments
Experience with
Databricks
or similar cloud-based data platforms
Exposure to
API development
or integration (nice to have)
Soft skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to translate complex statistical concepts into clear, practical guidance
Strong stakeholder engagement and advisory mindset
What you will do
Collaborate closely with biostatisticians and cross-functional teams
Refine and enhance statistical modelling approaches and methodologies
Design and develop robust R-based workflows and packages
Implement best practices for testing, documentation, and CI/CD in statistical projects
Support the deployment of models as scalable, production-ready software on cloud platforms
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to improve modelling and engineering standards
Ensure reproducibility, maintainability, and performance of statistical solutions
Why join us
People are at the Heart of our Business. By investing in people, we achieve exceptional results for our clients and create new opportunities for our teams to thrive. Check out this page for more details.