PPlease note that for this role, you must be based in the UK or Portugal.
/ppbr/ppbAbout us /b /ppAscent 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.
/ppbr/ppbAbout the role /b /ppWe are looking for a bSenior Data Scientist (Biostatistics) /b to support our clients in advancing their statistical modelling capabilities.
/ppbr/ppIn 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.
/ppThis 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.
/ppbr/ppbSkills and Experience required /b /ppbCore skills /b /pulliStrong background in statistics, ideally with experience as a biostatistician /liliAdvanced proficiency in bR /b, including package development /liliSolid experience with bversion control (Git) /b and collaborative workflows /liliExperience with bCI/CD pipelines /b, automated testing, and documentation practices /liliStrong understanding of reproducible research and robust statistical modelling practices /li /ulpbr/ppbTechnical and platform experience /b /pulliExperience designing scalable R-based processes for modelling workflows /liliFamiliarity with deploying models or analytical workflows into production environments /liliExperience with bDatabricks /b or similar cloud-based data platforms /liliExposure to bAPI development /b or integration (nice to have) /li /ulpbr/ppbSoft skills /b /pulliExcellent written and verbal communication skills /liliAbility to translate complex statistical concepts into clear, practical guidance /liliStrong stakeholder engagement and advisory mindset /li /ulpbr/ppbWhat you will do /b /pulliCollaborate closely with biostatisticians and cross-functional teams /liliRefine and enhance statistical modelling approaches and methodologies /liliDesign and develop robust R-based workflows and packages /liliImplement best practices for testing, documentation, and CI/CD in statistical projects /liliSupport the deployment of models as scalable, production-ready software on cloud platforms /liliProvide technical guidance and mentorship to improve modelling and engineering standards /liliEnsure reproducibility, maintainability, and performance of statistical solutions /li /ulpbr/ppbWhy join us /b /ppPeople 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.
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