Business Manager- Data Science and Modelling

Full Job Description

Join Our Journey:

Be a part of a successful team leading in data science and modelling for the materials science industry.

As a Business Manager – Data Science and Modelling, in the business of materials science your role will lead on driving profitable growth. This is an exciting time for us as we look to grow our commercial offering within data science and computational modelling. You will work in collaboration with colleagues across our business areas to deliver on projects, scope new projects along with networking strategically within the industry whilst maintaining Client relationships.

Your Role in Action:

• Design and execute commercial vision, driven by data for our Computational Modelling and Data Science Team.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and within the marketplace to identify trends, competitive landscapes and growth opportunities.
• Lead on projects that involve computational modelling and data analytics with a focus on materials science.
• Deliver with quality our projects for our Client’s satisfaction.
• Be a networker in our industry building and maintaining strong relationships with customers and collaborators.
• Collaborate with other technical teams to translate scientific insights into actionable recommendations for customers.
• Understand the unique needs of different customers and tailor data science and computational modelling solutions accordingly.

It’s all about you:

You are someone who can live and breathe our company values and lead their team within passion and energy around them. You thrive in collaborative environments working well with others to achieve goals and deliver the best service to our Clients. You are the type of person who loves to develop and maintain relationships and enjoy keeping up to date with emerging developments within the sector. Your strong communication skills and practical people management make you an ideal candidate to lead our Data Science and Modelling team within our materials science research and development business.

Essentials:

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Data Science, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Experience in data science and materials science is mandatory.
• Proven track record in computational modelling & or statistical analysis, and machine learning.

Experience:

• Familiarity with materials manufacturing processes and characterisation techniques
• Excellent communication, team-building, and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstratable ability to inspire, motivate and work within cross-functional teams

Experience in strategic thinking, business development, and client relationship management

Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to create compelling data-driven stories that resonate with clients and stakeholders.
• Highly numerate, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills which have been applied in a business context.
• Proven track record of working on initiative, with the ability to introduce fresh thinking and innovation to the role and the wider team.
• Able to work with multiple technologies and multiple partners at the same time.
• Proven ability to build, sustain and develop strong client relationships.
• Excellent influencing skills, both internally and externally, combined with a willingness to challenge existing ideas.
• Ability to structure the approach to the role, including key task prioritisation and maintaining a focus on the strategic aims of the business.
• Ability to work in a “one team” manner to resolve any challenges that arise internally or externally.
• The role will be based at Stone (UK) but will involve travel to clients locations.

About Us:

The AMRICC Centre, hosted and managed by Lucideon for the MICG consortium, leads the UK in advanced ceramics development. We accelerate materials to market, supported by the UKRI and Lucideon. With funding from the UKRI Strength in Places Fund and Lucideon, we are at the forefront of the Midlands Advanced Ceramics for Industry 4.0 project. As part of our expansion, we are developing a cutting-edge training hub to nurture future material scientists and upskill the existing industry workforce in ceramics and advanced materials.

Why Join Us:

Embrace the journey alongside a dynamic team dedicated to pushing boundaries in innovation and education within ceramics and advanced materials.

Apply now and unlock your potential with the AMRICC Centre!