P Please note that for this role, you must be based in the UK or Portugal.
p About us /pp 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.
/pp About the role /pp We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist (Biostatistics) to support our clients in advancing their statistical modelling capabilities.
/pp 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.
/pp This is a highly collaborative and consultative position where you#39;ll act as a technical expert and advisor—helping clients bridge statistical science with modern engineering best practices.
You#39;ll ensure models are reproducible, maintainable, and production-ready, while enabling teams to adopt more efficient and scalable ways of working.
/pp Skills and Experience required /pp Core skills /pulli Strong background in statistics, ideally with experience as a biostatistician /lili Advanced proficiency in R, including package development /lili Solid experience with version control (Git) and collaborative workflows /lili Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and documentation practices /lili Strong understanding of reproducible research and robust statistical modelling practices /li /ulp Technical and platform experience /pulli Experience designing scalable R-based processes for modelling workflows /lili Familiarity with deploying models or analytical workflows into production environments /lili Experience with Databricks or similar cloud-based data platforms /lili Exposure to API development or integration (nice to have) /li /ulp Soft skills /pulli Excellent written and verbal communication skills /lili Ability to translate complex statistical concepts into clear, practical guidance /lili Strong stakeholder engagement and advisory mindset /li /ulp What you will do /pulli Collaborate closely with biostatisticians and cross-functional teams /lili Refine and enhance statistical modelling approaches and methodologies /lili Design and develop robust R-based workflows and packages /lili Implement best practices for testing, documentation, and CI/CD in statistical projects /lili Support the deployment of models as scalable, production-ready software on cloud platforms /lili Provide technical guidance and mentorship to improve modelling and engineering standards /lili Ensure reproducibility, maintainability, and performance of statistical solutions /li /ulp Why join us /pp 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.
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