Lead Data Scientist - AI/GenAI | Direct Hire (End Client · Healthcare Sector)
Hybrid (3 days in Madrid office, Las Tablas)
Are you passionate about Generative AI and motivated by the challenge of leading high‑impact initiatives?
We're looking for a Lead Data Scientist to drive AI‑powered innovation within our Digital Innovation Hub-acting as the strategic connector between business vision and technological capability.
🧠 What You'll Do
Lead AI Strategy & Execution
Transform emerging AI capabilities into practical, scalable solutions that address real business challenges.
Own the End-to-End AI Lifecycle
From research and rapid prototyping to robust production deployment, you'll guide every phase of AI and data science initiatives.
Collaborate Globally
Work closely with global AI and analytics teams to align strategy, share best practices, and co‑develop cutting‑edge solutions.
Drive Cross‑Functional Impact
Partner with EMEA business units (Marketing, Operations, Product, etc.) to identify and shape high‑value AI opportunities.
Advance Generative AI Exploration
Lead experimentation with state‑of‑the‑art models (LLMs, generative architectures) to accelerate business impact and enhance customer experiences.
Champion AI Excellence
Promote ethical, scalable, and business‑aligned AI practices across the organization, acting as a thought leader and trusted advisor.
Ensure Quality & Reliability
Guarantee the performance, scalability, and integrity of AI models across all deployments.
🎯 Key Responsibilities
- Identify, evaluate, and prioritize AI opportunities with business stakeholders.
- Define functional and technical requirements for AI solutions, starting with chatbot‑focused initiatives.
- Coordinate end‑to‑end delivery with cross‑functional teams (Data, IT, Product, Business).
- Validate model performance and ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Communicate progress and results effectively in both English and Spanish.
- Foster a culture of innovation within the Digital Innovation Hub and promote AI adoption across teams.
✅ What We're Looking For
- 8+ years of experience in AI, Data Science, or Advanced Analytics.
- Proven track record delivering AI/GenAI solutions with real business impact.
- Strong experience co‑creating use cases with business teams.
- Solid technical foundation in Data Science/Engineering and a strategic mindset.
- Valuable expertise in NLP, including LLMs and chatbot development.
- Strong grounding in machine learning, statistical modeling, and applied mathematics (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.).
- Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and MLOps best practices.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.
- Excellent "business translator" profile: comfortable engaging both senior executives and technical teams.
- Fluency in Spanish and English and experience working in multinational environments.
✅ Core Competencies
- Strategic Agility: Adapts quickly to shifting priorities while maintaining long‑term vision.
- Customer Obsession: Designs solutions that maximize business and customer value.
- Curiosity & Innovation: Embraces experimentation and continuous iteration.
- Influence & Alignment: Brings diverse stakeholders together around shared goals.
- Effective Storytelling: Turns complex data into compelling narratives.
- Data‑Driven Decision Making: Validates assumptions and guides decisions with evidence.
- Collaboration & Teamwork: Builds trust and alignment across distributed technical and business teams.
🤝 Soft Skills
- Strong communication and storytelling abilities.
- Collaborative, analytical, and results‑oriented mindset.
- Proactive and comfortable working in fast‑paced, innovative environments.
💼 What We Offer
- Permanent contract with a leading company in the healthcare sector.
- Hybrid model: 3 days on-site (Las Tablas, Madrid) / 2 days remote.
- Stable long‑term project within a true innovation environment.
- Private medical insurance and 24 vacation days per year.
- Access to continuous learning and development platforms.
