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Our NielsenIQ teams empower our clients to make bold decisions and transform their businesses in trusted data, solutions, and insights designed to drive innovation and growth.

The NielsenIQ North America Data Science team is passionate about solving complex client challenges and providing data-driven, actionable, timely, and innovative solutions. This Lead Data Scientist position was created to support our US Data Science initiatives.

This position requires someone who is passionate about learning, multi sourced data, data quality, statistical measurement, automation, efficiency, and consumer behavior.

Job Description

Drive Complex Analyses: Independently lead deep-dive analyses to uncover insights and guide strategic decisions without waiting for detailed instructions.
Manage Multiple Priorities: Effectively balance and deliver on several projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Act as a Strategic Partner: Represent the Data Science function in cross-functional discussions, influencing decisions and advocating data-driven solutions.
Evaluate and Innovate: Quickly assess existing methodologies, identify gaps, and lead the E2E implementation of improved methodologies or alternative approaches.
Communicate with Impact: Document findings clearly and present actionable recommendations tailored to diverse audiences, ensuring clarity and alignment.
Ensure System Reliability: Detect, troubleshoot, and resolve anomalies across data pipelines and analytical systems to maintain integrity and performance.
Educate and Enable: Translate complex concepts into accessible explanations for stakeholders at varying levels of technical expertise.
Commit to Growth: Continuously expand technical and leadership skillsets, staying ahead of emerging trends and best practices in data science.

Qualifications

About You

Self-Starter: You thrive in ambiguity and take initiative without waiting for detailed instructions.
Ownership Mindset: You take full responsibility for outcomes and drive projects to completion with minimal oversight.
Strategic Thinker: You see the big picture while managing details, ensuring solutions align with business objectives.
Collaborative Communicator: You can explain complex concepts in simple terms and build strong relationships across functions. You are also willing to help and share your knowledge with others.
Adaptable & Resilient: You handle multiple priorities with ease and remain calm under pressure.
Continuous Learner: You actively seek opportunities to grow your technical expertise and leadership skills.

Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with a quantitative discipline.

Skills

5-8 Years of professional experience in a quantitative field.
Curiosity to learn and continually upgrade skills.
Disposition to understand processes and methodologies.
Quantitative aptitude.
Problem solving skills.
Proficiency with Python and SQL.
Strong verbal, presentation, and written skills.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Additional Information

Additional information

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $80,300.00 - $114,300.00. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus. Other benefits include flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry-leading parental leave, life insurance, education support and more.

US Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental, and vision).
Flexible spending accounts and a Health Savings Account (including company contributions).
Life and AD&D insurance.
401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions.
insurance.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Discretionary paid time off program and 11 paid holidays.
Flexible working environment
Volunteer time off
LinkedIn Learning
Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

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 . 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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