Senior Data Scientist (Statistics)

As the world's largest research organization, NielsenIQ is powered by talented creative scientists. Our Data Scientist associates come from diverse disciplines such as statistics, research methodology, mathematics, psychology, business, engineering, physics and demography. These professionals drive innovation, new product ideation, develops complex analysis and delivery of data insights to measure what consumers buy.

What You’ll Do

• Own Data Science for a specific-market/industry on new and already established products, services and design.
• Be a Data Science business partner for managing directors, commercial, product, and technology leaders to achieve country specific goals including revenue and EBITDA and other objectives.
• Regularly meet directly with clients to understand strategic business needs, translate them into analytical strategies and offer innovative solutions driven through state of the art methodologies in Data Science.
• Support Client and Commercial teams with Data Science design and methodological questions.
• Play a leading role in the application of data and analytics strategies in support of clients’ business needs.
• Innovate and create out of the box solutions by leveraging large and diverse data sets and state of the art technologies.
• Collaborate and align with other Data Science team units to deliver and prioritize objectives.
• Enable Data Science technology solutions on the ground and ensure solutions meets client needs.
• Leverage Product Enhancement, Product and Technology teams to bring to the market services and solutions.

Experience

• Professionals with degrees in Maths, Data Science, Statistics, or related fields involving statistical analysis of large data sets.
• 3-5+ years of experience in market research or relevant field
• Solid understanding of CPG/FMCG Industry and Retail market impact on client’s business within the market.

Qualifications

• Passionate about innovation and technology
• Experienced connecting with stakeholders and clients proactively, finding ways to link client's needs with the business.
•  Innovative mindset, creativity, thinking out-of-the-box.
• Good ability to effectively convey complex concepts to non-experts.
• Strong Problem-Solving skills
• Intellectual curiosity and persistence to find answers to questions.
• Great collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels.
• Ability to set priorities.
• Good leadership skills.
• Business acumen, consultative skills and empathy for clients.
• Great command of written and spoken English
• Eager to continuously learn and adapt to changing technologies and tools.
• Good ability to make decisions and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a high pressure environment.

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.

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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