Lead Data Scientist - Healthcare

Join Kainos as a Lead Data Scientist - Healthcare and shape the future of AI and data. As a member of our 150-strong AI and Data Practice, you will architect, design, and deliver advanced AI solutions leveraging state-of-the-art machine learning, generative and agentic AI technologies.

Requirements

• Minimum of a 2.1 degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, Statistics or in a similar quantitative field.
• Deep understanding and developing of AI/ML models, including time series, supervised/unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning and LLMs.
• Experience with the latest AI engineering approaches such as prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and agentic AI.
• Strong Python skills with a grounding in software engineering best practices (CI/CD, testing, code reviews etc).
• Expertise in data engineering for AI: handling large-scale, unstructured, and multimodal data.
• Understanding of responsible AI principles, model interpretability, and ethical considerations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead client projects and establish requirements in non-technical language.
• Experience in managing, coaching, and developing junior members of a team and wider community.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance