Director of Data Science (Remote)
Core
Lead a commercially driven Data Science function to deliver predictive models that improve customer acquisition, marketing performance, and long-term business growth.
Role type
Director of Data Science (Commercial/Marketing Science)
Builds
Production-ready predictive models for customer acquisition, marketing performance, and commercial value
Domain
Digital Publishing / Marketing Technology
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Commercial Data Science strategy, Predictive analytics, Customer analytics, Machine learning, Statistical modelling, Production ML deployment, SQL, Python, Stakeholder management, Team leadership
Preferred skills
Affiliate marketing experience, Financial services experience, Google/Meta platform expertise, Attribution modelling, Causal inference, Vertex AI
Technologies
Google Ads, Meta, Vertex AI, Cloud-based ML platforms, SQL, Python
Responsibilities
Lead strategy and delivery of predictive models for customer acquisition and marketing; Partner with Marketing/Product teams to apply Data Science to real business problems; Work with Engineering/ML Ops to ensure models are production-ready; Lead and develop a growing team of Data Scientists; Represent Forbes in strategic conversations with technology partners.
Seniority
Director, leadership & strategy
