Data Scientist | 6-Month Contract | Inside IR35 | £250-£350 per day

Project overview

Data Scientist | 6-Month Contract | Inside IR35 | £250-£350 per day | Remote - Occasional Travel to Newcastle

I am recruiting for a contract Data Scientist to join a healthcare-focused programme on an initial 6-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering analytical insights that directly support evidence-based decision-making and improve outcomes across complex healthcare initiatives.

Working within a collaborative and data-driven environment, you will lead sophisticated analytical projects, engage with senior stakeholders, and provide technical expertise to ensure the delivery of high-quality data science solutions.

The Role As a Data Scientist, you will:

Essential Skills & Experience

If this is of interest then please respond with your most up to date CV and I'll give you a call if you look like a good fit.

• Lead complex data analysis projects to generate actionable insights.
• Apply advanced statistical and analytical techniques to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop robust data models and analytical solutions using Python and SQL.
• Analyse large and complex datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Create engaging data visualisations and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Provide analytical leadership across projects and programmes.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand business challenges and influence decision-making.
• Ensure quality assurance, governance, and best practice across analytical outputs.
• Support and mentor colleagues, contributing to team development and capability building.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar Data Scientist role.
• Strong expertise in advanced analytics and statistical methods, including:
• Hypothesis testing
• Regression analysis
• Time-series analysis
• Expert-level SQL development and optimisation.
• Advanced Python skills, including data wrangling, analysis, and modelling.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proven experience working with complex and large-scale datasets.
• Strong strategic problem-solving and evidence-based decision-making skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing abilities.
• Experience producing clear, impactful data visualisations and analytical reports.
• Demonstrable project or programme leadership experience.
• Experience supporting team development and promoting analytical best practices.
• Understanding of quality assurance and governance within analytical environments.

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom, GB
• Rate: 31-44 EUR/h