Associate Director

About the Position

NielsenIQ is a global leader in measurement and information, providing clients with a precise understanding of the consumer to drive profitable growth. As an Associate Director in the Data Science team, you will play a critical role in developing the next generation of E-commerce measurement solutions powered by statistical algorithms, ML, and AI. Leveraging large volumes of internal, client, and third-party data, you will work with a talented team to accelerate innovation.

Responsibilities

• Work across functions, including with other data scientists specializing in different areas, on various projects, including R&D and automation to solve the business needs of the day.
• Translate product requirements to actionable solutions or products.
• Ideate and develop solutions for the product innovation pipeline.
• Define the given business problem as a scientific research problem.
• Define and own the roadmap of R&D and prototyping solutions.
• Research solutions, set and execute experiments, prototype the solution, and support the Technology team on productionalizing them.
• Build statistical and analytical models (including ML/AI approaches) as prototypes and POCs to address specific client business needs.
• Test and optimize those models using big data. Fine-tune parameters and iterate.
• Document the solution and experimentation to arrive at it, and create specifications for the Technology team to productionize it.
• Read, write, comment, maintain, and share legible and quality computer code utilized in prototyping and suctioning.

Requirements

• E - Bachelor's or Master's degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field with outstanding analytical expertise and a strong technical background. PhD level in the area is a plus.
• E - 5+ years of experience in data science/research.
• E - Experience in independently leading and owning end-to-end research-related projects.
• E - Vast knowledge of statistical and machine learning methodologies: Sampling theory, Probability Theory, Variation analysis, Outlier identification techniques, Regressions, Classification, Time series analysis, Clustering, Monte Carlo simulations, Neural Networks, etc.
• E - Proficient in Python and its most common data science libraries.
• E - Experience with cloud computing and storage software, ETL.
• E - Ability to lead and influence with other functional areas as a team and deliver results on time and per-spec.
• E - Experience in designing experiments, prototyping, as well as supporting pilot programs for R&D purposes.

Nice to Have

• P - Knowledge of Web scraping and associated techniques to enable E-commerce measurement.
• P - Domain in managing clients and proven experience of solving complex client requirements.
• P - Strong Communication skills and ability to present and explain methodological and operational solutions to executive leadership.

We Offer

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

About the Company

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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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 Diversity and Inclusion page.