Data Scientist

Overview

We’re building a simpler, better-connected organisation that uses data to make a meaningful difference for our customers, communities and shareholders. As a Data Scientist working on commercial and pricing, you’ll play a key role in shaping how we use AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to solve real business challenges and improve decision-making across the group. If you enjoy collaborating with others, experimenting with new technologies, and turning complex problems into practical solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

• Designing, developing and deploying machine learning and AI solutions across the full model lifecycle
• Extracting, transforming and analysing data to generate reliable, actionable insights
• Collaborating with colleagues to translate business needs into data-driven solutions
• Applying best-practice coding, testing and MLOps techniques to ensure scalable, robust delivery
• Staying current with emerging technologies including Generative AI and Agentic AI
• Ensuring responsible use of data and AI by following governance and compliance standards
• Communicating findings clearly through dashboards, visualisations and presentations
• Contributing to initiatives that improve customer experience and outcomes

• Experience in Data Science, Machine Learning or Advanced Analytics (typically 3 years)
• Strong programming skills in Python or R
• Solid understanding of statistical modelling, probability and computational algorithms
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational or graph databases
• Knowledge of ML frameworks (e.g. scikit-learn, Tensor Flow, PyTorch)
• Experience working with cloud platforms, preferably Azure
• Ability to explain complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work across teams to deliver measurable value

• The opportunity to participate in our annual performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday plus public holidays (26 days after 2 years’ service). There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Opportunity to participate in our electric car scheme (permanent employees only)
• Discounts on our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
• Collaborative, well-designed offices focused on wellbeing

At L&G we believe it’s possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all.

If you join us you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing flexible working options including part-time, term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand we accommodate requests when we can.

It doesn’t matter if you don’t meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose.

No remote work:
No

Employment Type:

Full-time

Key

Skills:

Laboratory Experience, Immunoassays, Machine Learning, Biochemistry, Assays, Research Experience, Spectroscopy, Research & Development, cGMP, Cell Culture, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis Skills

Experience:

years

Vacancy: 1