Director of Data Science, AI & Research
About The Position
The Director of Data Science, AI and Research leads our outstanding Data Insights Team which has expertise across data engineering, analytics, data science, machine learning, generative AI, and psychology, and works to provide insights which enhance our services and which we share with others in the sector, policy makers and politicians, service users and the general public. The Director of Data Science, AI and Research works directly with the CEO and plays a central role in leading the strategy and development of the organisation, and is responsible for key external relationships across government, the mental health sector, funders, and researchers.
Requirements
- Strong experience with recruiting, retaining, and managing data professionals / scientists.
- Experience with developing data and organisational strategy at a senior level.
- Deep understanding of data analytics, data science, AI and machine learning, and qualitative approaches.
- Experience engaging with a broad range of senior internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience in mental health / psychology / neuroscience.
- Excellent attention to detail, rigour, and thoroughness.
Responsibilities
- Developing and leading MHI's long-term data insights strategy, including developing and managing external data insights partnerships with academic researchers (e.g., IGHI at Imperial College London), government (e.g., Department of Health and Social Care), and other stakeholders in the sector (e.g., CTL, and other mental health charities), and policy makers.
- Member of the Senior Management Team, contributing to development and delivery of organisational strategy, and acting as MHI spokesperson/representative where relevant.
- Leading many of MHI’s key external relationships, including those with key supporters and funders such as The Jensen and Lori Huang Family Foundation, Google.org, the Wellcome Trust, and AWS.
- Recruiting, retaining, and managing members of the Data Insights Team
- Analysis and reporting of service data and data insights, to support decision making within MHI, to help develop new products, and for external use (e.g., media, funders, keyword partners).
- Writing funding applications to support the data insights work, and managing relationships with funders including annual reporting and updates.
- Managing relationships with external contractors who support the Data Insights Team (e.g., AWS, AWS suppliers, AI and data engineering support).
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave per year, plus public holidays
- Company electronic devices
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Private health insurance after completion of probation
- Eligibility for a Blue Light discount card
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
