SENIOR DATA SCIENTIST (FMCG)

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View(TM).

About the Team

We are a global, diverse team that is passionate about bringing world-class solutions alive and engaging with different end2end business branches to bring the complete consumer journey to our clients. Client satisfaction and highest quality standards in the markets across the world are our core drivers and main focus areas.

Who We're Looking For:

1. Domain Expert:​ Deep understanding of consumer behavior, panel research, and consumer metrics. Experience with e-receipt capture methodologies; familiarity with the local Taiwan e-receipt market is a significant plus.

2. Technical Expert:​ Strong coding proficiency and deep technical skills to design and implement robust, efficient solutions.

3. Agile Driver:​ Excellent stakeholder management and project management skills, adept at agile methodologies, results-oriented, and passionate about using data to advance products.

4. Innovative Mindset:​ Flexible and creative thinker, capable of solving complex problems in a fast-paced environment.

Team & Mission:

1. Join our International Data Science team as the dedicated technical point of contact for the Product Design & Enhancement (PDE) team, driving the launch and iteration of our latest consumer measurement products.

2. You will bridge global and local markets, ensuring product stability and performance excellence, leading the transformation in how we measure shopping behavior.

Key Responsibilities:

1. End-to-End Product Management:​ Act as the core liaison, leading the deployment of new products across markets, ensuring system stability, data quality, and continuous performance optimization.

2. Technical Localization & Innovation Implementation:​ Accurately translate global measurement methodologies into scalable, automated, and technically sound solutions tailored to local market needs.

3. Data-Driven Decision Making:​ Utilize deep expertise in consumer behavior, panel data, and analytics to generate key insights that drive product optimization and business strategy.

 

About You

You are a great fit to our team if you have knowledge of consumer behaviour, panels in general, consumer metrics and analytics. Experience with any e-receipt capture methodologies and experience with local Taiwan e-receipt market will be a fantastic addition. Strong stakeholder management and project management skills together with agile, solution-oriented ways of working and a high interest in decision making to bring our product forward are driving you. Within the PDE group, the profound coding experience and technical skills combined with a flexible and innovative mindset are essential skills.

We are looking for

1. Essential Requirements:

1）University degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Socio-economics or other related fields

2）Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the FMCG, Retail, Consumer Research, or any related market research industry.

Core Competencies:

1）Strong aptitude for data analysis with a solid foundation in statistics; ability to manipulate, analyze, and interpret large-scale data sources.

2）Excellent time management, coordination, and project management skills (with an end-to-end perspective).

3）Experience in one or more of the following: statistical modeling, variance estimation, trend analysis, indirect estimation, data aggregation techniques, automation, generalization.

4）Proficiency in Python (knowledge of R is a plus) for data extraction, cleaning, root cause analysis, and visualization.

5）Experience with SQL and working with large-scale databases.

6）Domain Expertise (at least one required): Demography, Sampling, Statistical Modeling, Survey Design Practices.

• Exciting work environment that brings people together.
• Use the latest digital technologies.
• Ongoing trainings to support your development.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Hybrid work

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence.  All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion