Director of Data Science

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Oversee the strategy and implementation of predictive models aimed at enhancing customer acquisition, marketing effectiveness, and long-term commercial value.

• Collaborate with Marketing, Product, and Commercial teams to leverage Data Science in addressing real business challenges.

• Work closely with Engineering and ML Ops to transform models into dependable, production-ready solutions.

• Lead and nurture a growing team of Data Scientists while fostering trusted relationships throughout the organization.

• Represent Forbes in pivotal discussions with technology partners, remaining attuned to advancements in AI, machine learning, and marketing science.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in leading commercial Data Science, Marketing Science, or Decision Science teams.

• Extensive knowledge in predictive analytics, customer analytics, machine learning, and statistical modeling.

• Experience in applying Data Science to marketing performance, customer acquisition, lifetime value, or value-based bidding.

• Familiarity with deploying machine learning solutions in contemporary cloud environments, in close collaboration with Engineering and ML Ops teams.

• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and modern machine learning frameworks.

• Experience with Google Ads, Meta, or other prominent advertising platforms.

• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication abilities, capable of influencing both technical and commercial audiences.

• Experience in building and developing high-performing Data Science teams.

• Strong commercial judgment, balancing technical proficiency with measurable business outcomes.

• A pragmatic perspective on AI, utilizing emerging technologies where they deliver true commercial value.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities

• Prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type