Lead Data Scientist

<p>From day one at Unobravo, we’ve been<span> </span><strong>on a mission to make mental health support truly accessible to everyone</strong><span> </span>by normalizing therapy, fostering openness, and breaking down the stigma that still surrounds it.<br>Our success is driven by an exceptional team dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible care, anytime, anywhere. With over 9,000 qualified therapists and more than 7 million therapy sessions delivered,<span> </span><strong>we’re proud to have made a meaningful difference in countless lives.</strong></p><p>We are looking for a <strong>Lead Data Scientist</strong> with experience in <span>managing, mentoring, and growing the data science team, fostering a strong culture of technical excellence, ethical decision-making, and outcome-driven execution.</span></p><p><br><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><ul><li><p><span>Lead and shape Unobravo’s data science and machine learning strategy, driving measurable improvements in therapeutic and commercial outcomes such as patient conversion, retention, and patient–therapist matching.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Own the ML/DS roadmap across multiple business functions, prioritising high-impact initiatives and ensuring models deliver long-term, compounding value rather than isolated experiments.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Build and maintain responsible AI standards, including model governance, explainability, fairness, GDPR compliance, observability, drift detection, and bias mitigation across markets and patient groups.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Partner closely with clinical, product, marketing, commercial, and data engineering teams to translate business and therapeutic challenges into scalable ML solutions and actionable insights.</span></p></li></ul><h3><strong>✅ Must-have</strong></h3><ul><li><p><span>Advanced Python and SQL</span></p></li><li><p><span>Production-grade machine learning experience</span></p></li><li><p><span>Statistical analysis and experimentation</span></p></li><li><p><span>MLOps and ML observability</span></p></li><li><p><span>Data science leadership and people management</span></p></li><li><p><span>Roadmap prioritisation and cross-functional stakeholder management</span></p></li><li><p><span>Responsible AI, bias mitigation, and model governance</span></p></li><li><p><span>Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences</span></p></li></ul><h3><strong>🚀 Power-Ups</strong></h3><ul><li><p><span>Experience with marketplace, matching, or recommendation systems</span></p></li><li><p><span>Healthcare or healthtech industry experience</span></p></li><li><p><span>Experience working in multi-country or multilingual environments</span><br><strong><em>💫 Not everyone checks every box, and that’s okay. If this role inspires you and you’re passionate about making an impact in our mission, we’d love to hear from you 💫</em></strong></p></li></ul><h3><strong>🎁What we offer</strong></h3><h5><strong>Flexibility That Works for You🧳</strong></h5><p>You can<span> </span><strong>work from anywhere</strong><span> </span>within your country of hire, as long as it’s a safe location with a<span> </span><strong>suitable workspace</strong>.<br>After an<span><strong> </strong></span><strong>in-person onboarding week</strong><span><strong> </strong></span>at our HQ in Milan (travel’s on us), you’re free to choose the place that inspires your best work!</p><p><strong>Desk Here, Desk There🏠</strong><br>Home or hub? You choose! We’ll support you with a<span> </span><strong>home workstation budget</strong><span> </span>to perfect your setup and<span> </span><strong>up to two coworking sessions a month</strong><span> </span>to connect with your teammates.</p><p><br><strong>Scaling with purpose</strong><span><strong> </strong></span>🌱<br>Step into a work environment that's in<span> </span><strong>constant motion</strong>, and<span> </span><strong>ever-evolving</strong>. Be part of a company that's on the rise!</p><p><br><strong>Everyone Needs Unobravo 💆</strong><br>Your mental health matters. Get access to<span> </span><strong>exclusive discounts on psychotherapy sessions</strong><span> </span>with our professionals: your well-being comes first.</p><p><br><strong>Moments That Matter 🎉</strong><br>Enjoy unforgettable<span><strong> </strong></span><strong>company retreats</strong>,<span><strong> </strong></span><strong>team-building</strong><span><strong> </strong></span>experiences, nationwide<span> </span><strong>aperitivo parties</strong><span><strong> </strong></span>and more.. Because we love celebrating milestones together!</p><p><br><strong>Free Online Language Training 🗣️</strong><br>We speak your language, and want you to speak ours! Enjoy a<span> </span><strong>free membership and conversation courses</strong><span> </span>on our language platform to grow personally and professionally.</p><p><strong>Birthday Off</strong><span><strong> </strong></span>🎂<br>Celebrating the passing of time is also fun at Unobravo! All employees can enjoy a<span> </span><strong>day off</strong><span> </span>on the month of their<span> </span><strong>birthday</strong>.</p><p><br><strong>World Mental Health Day, Our Way 🧘‍♀️</strong><br>On World Mental Health Day, we step back together, giving each of us<span> </span><strong>an additional day off</strong><span> </span>to rest, reflect and recharge.</p><p><br><strong>Inclusive Parental Leave 👶</strong><br>Enjoy<span> </span><strong>extra days off</strong><span> </span>to celebrate the arrival of your little ones. Available for<span> </span><strong>all parents</strong>, including biological fathers, same-sex parents, adoptive, and foster parents. Because every family deserves time to connect.</p><h3><strong>🌈 To Fit in Our Culture</strong></h3><p><br>At Unobravo, what truly connects us isn’t just<span> </span><em>what</em><span> </span>we do — it’s<span> </span><em>how</em><span> </span>we do it.<br>If you’re curious to discover the values and behaviors that guide us every day, take a look at our<span> </span><a target="_blank" href="https://www.unobravo.com/company-culture"><span><strong>Culture Page</strong></span></a><span> </span>and see what being part of Unobravo really means.</p><h3><strong>💫 Come as you are</strong></h3><p><br>At Unobravo, everyone is welcome. We value individuality and believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger.<br>We’re proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure a fair and accessible hiring process for all.<br>If you require any support or adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, we’ll do our best to make sure you have a positive experience.</p>

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