Lead Data Scientist (Associate Director)
Core
Lead strategic AI and data science initiatives, defining projects, building a team, and delivering production solutions for a global consumer goods company.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Data Scientist (Associate Director)
Builds
Production AI models, analytics solutions, and data science capabilities
Domain
FMCG / Consumer Goods
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Machine learning, statistical modelling, business analytics, Python, SQL, cloud platforms (Azure/Databricks), team leadership, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
FMCG industry experience
Technologies
Python, SQL, Azure, Databricks
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end development and delivery of AI and data science projects; Partner with stakeholders to scope and prioritize initiatives; Manage and mentor a small team of data scientists; Take ownership of solution adoption and model performance monitoring; Design and implement AI proof-of-concepts; Drive innovation and best practices in data science delivery
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities