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Join Nesta's pioneering Challenge Works team as a Data Programme Lead and drive AI innovations for ALS drug discovery
Overview
Salary £63000 - £76500
Location Blackfriars, London - Hybrid
Expires Expires at anytime
Nesta, an innovation foundation, is dedicated to transforming bold ideas into reality and creating a positive impact on society by addressing significant challenges. The organization thrives on expertise, skills, and funding to catalyze change in critical areas of societal need.
Role Summary:
- Take charge of the technical workstreams for an upcoming major AI drug discovery programme for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
- Lead the design and implementation of this multiyear, multimillion-pound innovation project within Nesta's Challenge Works.
Role Requirements:
- Passion for innovation and significant experience in managing complex data projects.
- Expertise in the health data or biomedical sector, focusing on AI and big data.
- Proven track record of leading technical project delivery.
- Comprehensive knowledge of AI, big data practices, cloud computing, and data standards.
Application Process Details:
- Apply by 8:00 am on July 29, 2024.
- Prepare for interviews scheduled for the week commencing August 5, 2024.
About Nesta Nesta is an innovation foundation. For us, innovation means turning bold ideas into reality and changing lives for the better. We use our expertise, skills and funding in areas where there are big challenges facing society.
The Role We are recruiting for a Data Programme Lead to join Challenge Works. Challenge Works is world-leading in the development and implementation of high-impact challenge prizes that attract and enable innovation to solve pressing societal problems. We are looking for an experienced health data specialist with strong programme management skills to lead the technical workstreams of a multiyear, multi million pound innovation programme in AI drug discovery for ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) launching later in 2024.
Job Requirements The successful candidate will be passionate about innovation and have leadership experience in the design and delivery of complex data projects. Technical Experience working in data-focused biomedical/ health research sector, leading technical project delivery. Demonstrable broad technical knowledge and understanding of topics such as; AI big data practice, data types, cloud computing, trusted research environments, data safe havens, and data standards.
Benefits Salary: £63k - £76.5k (offers are expected to be made towards the bottom of the band, depending on experience) plus array of benefits, including private medical insurance, dental insurance, the ability to buy and sell annual leave, eyecare vouchers and more.
Application Details To apply for this role, please submit your application before 8:00am on the 29th of July 2024. Interviews will take place w/c 5th of August 2024.
