Lead Data Scientist

Quantium Health is a joint venture between Discovery Health and Quantium. Our work transforms the way healthcare organisations operate. We have conducted retrospective real-world studies to compare long-term health outcomes in hypertension, partnered with governments to optimise their COVID-19 vaccine rollouts, and developed the Vitality AI platform which enables hyperpersonalised, real-time recommendations powered by machine learning.

This role drives analytical excellence and innovation. You will lead the development and implementation of cutting-edge data science and AI solutions, helping clients navigate digital transformation and leverage data and AI to drive business value, while improving health outcomes. 

How will you make an impact?

• Analytics leadership: Lead analytical delivery for healthcare clients, ensuring consistent high-quality solutions that address complex data challenges and drive tangible business outcomes
• Team development: Manage and mentor a technical team of analysts, developing their technical capabilities and fostering professional growth through coaching and knowledge sharing
• Stakeholder engagement: Maintain strong relationships across all levels of client organisations, from subject matter experts to senior executives, ensuring alignment between technical solutions and business objectives
• Strategic communication: Translate technical concepts and analytical insights into accessible recommendations for non-technical audiences through compelling presentations and communications
• AI innovation: Apply understanding of AI applications to enhance analytical productivity and deliverable quality, staying current with emerging technologies
• Culture building: Contribute to shaping Quantium's culture and collaborative environment within the Johannesburg office through visible leadership and team engagement

The superpowers you'll be bringing to the team:

• Technical proficiency: 7+ years' experience in advanced analytics / data science, with 1-2+ years in a leadership capacity
• Advanced technical skills: Strong Python and SQL proficiency for complex data querying and manipulation across large datasets
• Cloud expertise: Experience with large-scale data processing and familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, Databricks)
• Academic background: Degree in a relevant field such as mathematics, statistics, computer science, economics or related discipline
• Stakeholder management: Excellent stakeholder management skills across various organisational levels
• Communication excellence: Strong presentation and communication abilities, with experience translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Consultative approach: Experience building trusted relationships with stakeholders and gaining in-depth understanding of their objectives to develop relevant solutions that solve complex problems
• AI understanding: Understanding of generative AI applications in analytics and consulting contexts
• Healthcare interest: Healthcare sector experience or strong familiarity with healthcare data challenges is desirable

Remember – you might not tick all the boxes, but don't let that stop you from applying. We're more interested in how you work, your ability to solve problems and think big.

What could your Quantium experience look like?

Working at Quantium will allow you to challenge your imagination. You will get to solve complex problems using rigour, precision and by asking great questions – but it also means you can think big, outside the box and push your problem-solving skills to the max.

By joining the Quantium team, you'll get to:

• Forge your path: Be in the driver's seat of your career, with opportunities to move across different teams or offices
• Find your kind: Embrace diversity and connect with like-minded colleagues in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment
• Make an impact: Leave your mark by contributing to projects that drive positive change across the health sector

On top of the Quantium experience, you will enjoy a range of great benefits that go beyond the ordinary. Some of these include:

• Continuous learning: Our vision is empowering our people to thrive. The Analytics Community fosters the development of individuals, thought leadership and technical excellence at Quantium through building strong connections, fostering collaboration and co-creation of best practice
• Flexible work arrangements: Achieve work-life balance at your own pace with hybrid and flexible work arrangements (3 days onsite, 2 days from home)
• Remote working: Embrace the opportunity to work outside of your assigned home location for up to 30 days every year (conditions apply)