Lead Data Scientist

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.

As a Lead Data Scientist within the Data Science Methods team in the NIQ Product organization, you will drive definition and support of new products and methods development, and improvement initiatives. This position focuses on innovation in data processing methods for retail measurement and automation of existing statistical procedures.  

Job Responsibilities: 

• Define, plan and execute analyses regarding innovation initiatives, methodology development, standards, and KPIs development and implementation. 
• Prototype solutions and support pilot programs for R&D purposes, including trend analyses, representation/sampling, bias reduction, indirect estimation, data integration, automation, and generalization. 
• Test-driven development of scalable data processing applications. 
• Deliver high quality documentation of new methodologies and best practices. 
• Collaborate with experienced Developers, Data Scientists, and Technology engineers. 
• Support various Operations team as main users of our solutions. 
• Engage with stakeholders on scope, execution, data exchange, and outcomes for assigned projects. 
• Participate in multiple projects simultaneously. 

Essential: 

• B.S., Masters, or PhD degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Social Science, Operation Research, or other hard sciences (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, Physics, etc.) with outstanding analytical expertise and strong technical skills. 
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience. 
• Extensive experience in trend analyses, multivariate statistics (parametric/non-parametric), sampling, bias reduction, indirect estimation, data aggregation techniques, automation, and generalization. 
• High proficiency in Python programming language including data analysis and statistical packages (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-Learn). Good familiarity with Python standard library, especially unittest and argparse modules. 
• Experience with Spark or other big data processing solutions. 
• Experience with cloud computing and storage (MS Azure preferred). 
• Ability to quickly manipulate, analyze, and interpret large data sources. 
• Strong communication/writing skills with good English (working in a remote team with a global footprint). 

Preferred: 

• Experience in NIQ methodologies, data collection, platforms, research processes, and operations. 
• Experience in machine learning. 
• Experience with Docker and Linux command line. 

Our Benefits

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

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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