Advanced analytics. Intelligent insights.
IXICO plc (AIM: IXI), is a leading neuroimaging Contract Research Organization (CRO), delivering advanced Ai analytical insights in neuroscience to the global clinical trials market. Established in 2004, listed as a public company in 2013, IXICO has firmly established itself as a trusted partner to the global life sciences industry, supporting the development of new therapies for neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis.
With our focus on neuroscience, our purpose is to advance human health by turning data into clinically valuable insights; helping our clients reduce clinical development risk and improve return on investment from their clinical development programmes. We achieve this by combining Ai machine learning imaging biomarker analysis, together with centralised neuroimaging CRO services to provide an integrated service covering every stage of clinical development through to post-marketing surveillance. We are committed to invest in continuously enhancing our validated and peer reviewed disease optimised machine learning Ai analytics services and our infrastructure and technology to support our ambitious growth strategy. Our people are empowered to enable us to achieve our company goals and their own personal development through the “4A” values at the heart of our culture: Aspiration, Ability, Agility and Accountability.
To help us deliver our medical image analysis solutions to large clinical trials we are hiring a Imaging Scientist (R&D ML specialist) on a permanent full-time capacity.
Purpose of the Role:
The purpose of this role is the development of imaging analysis solutions to address clinical trial needs and IXICO’s long term strategic aims. This role will have a specialised focus in the development and application of machine learning to deliver robust, product-ready analysis solutions.
You will be responsible for building advanced image analysis pipelines—ranging from segmentation algorithms to clinical classification and predictive modelling—designed for use in real-world clinical settings. This involves collaborative scoping of new solutions through interaction with internal and external stakeholders, pro-active input into the development plan and execution of the development plan to assure timely completion and deployment where needed.
In addition to delivering production-ready tools, the job holder will actively lead and contribute to applied Research and Development (R&D) initiatives. These initiatives range from early-stage prototyping to proof-of-concept studies, leveraging machine learning across tasks such as tissue and region segmentation, disease classification, patient stratification, and outcome prediction. These R&D efforts will feed into the innovation pipeline, informing future products and capabilities aligned with strategic goals.
The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams including Biomarker Science, Operations, and Technology to ensure that novel approaches are rigorously validated and appropriately transitioned from experimental stages to operational solutions. The job holder will also manage internal and externally sponsored R&D projects as required, including retrospective data analyses and exploratory scientific investigations.
Depending on seniority, the individual may also define, assign, and oversee sub-tasks across the Imaging Science team to support the successful delivery of analysis and R&D workstreams. A strong background in machine learning applied to medical imaging is essential, with experience across diverse modelling approaches. Demonstrated success in delivering parcellation, classification, or prognostic models—particularly using deep learning on MRI or multimodal feature sets—is highly desirable.
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IXICO is working hard to create a representative, inclusive and empowered team, because we believe different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds make a better workplace, and ultimately better services.
IXICO doesn’t discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other protected class.
This is a great opportunity for a strong and experienced Imaging Scientist (R&D ML specialist) to thrive in an engaging and fast-paced environment, to make a difference on an everyday basis.
If you think IXICO should meet you, please send us your CV and covering letter by email to careers@ixico.com or apply directly via LinkedIn. We are looking forward to your application.
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