Lead Data Scientist

Who is Quantium? Quantium is a world leader in data science and artificial intelligence. Established in Australia in 2002, Quantium is a global team of more than 1,200 people across 14 locations with a unique blend of capabilities across product and consulting services to help businesses unlock value from data and analytics. Quantium partners with the world's largest corporations to forge a better, more intelligent world. 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…