Principal Data Scientist
| Posting date: | 13 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £88,250.00 to £100,355.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £88250.00 - £100355.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 June 2026 |
| Location: | London, NW1 5JD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9289-CR-133 |
Summary
In this role, you will: Provide senior technical oversight and quality assurance across complex orhighriskanalytical projects, acting as final technical reviewer whererequired. Lead the development and continuous improvement of ICHPsrealworldevidence standards, including analytical pipelines, data engineering,reproducibilityand QA/QC. Providehandsontechnical input to priority projects, advising on feasibility, data preparation, linkage approaches, and reproducible delivery. Ensure all analytical workcomplies withFive Safes principles,governanceand disclosure control requirements. Act as a visible technical leader, sharing best practice, supporting capability building and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.