Lead Data Scientist

You will work with an interdisciplinary and global R&D; team dedicated to the research, development, and deployment of new statistical/ML/AI methodologies to support a range of NIQ products/processes enhancements from within in the Data Science organization. We are looking for someone who can leverage advanced technologies – including statistical methods, machine learning, and artificial intelligence – to improve products/processes and, coupled with strong analytical skills, successfully deliver on R&D; tasks.

You must be a scientist at heart and have a passion for innovation, research & development (R&D;), and challenging problems!

Responsibilities

• Research and develop new methodologies, research directions, prototype solutions, and quantify their improvement with rigorous scientific methods in the ML/AI space.
• Own all the phases of an R&D; project or process improvement, including conceptualization, design, prototyping, documentation, deployment, and monitoring.
• Work closely and collaborate with experienced teams in operations, technology, other data scientists, and internal stakeholders during all phases of a project.
• Deliver high quality, academic publication-level, documentation of new methodologies and best practices.
• Engage with stakeholders on objectives, scope, execution, data exchange, and outcomes for assigned projects.
• Participate in and actively contribute to multiple projects simultaneously.

Function: General Business
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level