Data Scientist, Lead

R24_0014202|US

MRI-Simmons Research is a leading consumer insights company. We are an established organization, with a great brand, that is aggressively reinventing itself through investments in technology and people!

MRI-Simmons measures consumer preferences, attitudes, and behaviors. We do this by collecting data through surveys and passively measured data in a way that is representative of the general population, applying data science and making sense of consumer data through enterprise-grade software. Marketers and media companies then use MRI-Simmons data and technology to develop marketing strategies, consumer segmentation schemes and media activation approaches. The MRI-Simmons Catalyst and Consumer Canvas Products gives marketers access to actionable consumer insights through consumer intelligence, data enrichment and audience development.

As a Lead Data Scientist, the person is responsible for manipulating and analyzing large datasets from multiple sources, integrating this data either through statistical modeling or data fusion, and communicating findings in a clear manner to internal and external clients. The individual will also work with internal team members to assist in solving internal and external client problems. This is a full-time non-contract position.

As the Lead, Data Science, you will have the following key accountabilities:

• Develop new solutions for Platform and Media Products to meet our client’s needs.
• Perform exploratory analysis to select appropriate tools and methods
• Initiate and drive collaboration with stakeholders including architects, data engineers and product managers to define, cleanse, and refine the data needed for outcomes desired.
• Analyze and build novel datasets to extract actionable insights to inform platform advancements and understand customer behavior.
• Become an expert of the MRI-Simmons ecosystem and how various user personas or profiles use MRI-Simmons data to plan, generate audiences, activate and measure.
• Collaborate with other data science teams to identify efficiencies and maintain consistency where appropriate for sustainable growth, integrations and scale.
• Collaborate with product owners and managers on their advanced analytic needs.
• Display full ownership and accountability of projects including project scoping, analysis design, project planning, and implementation.
• Communicate challenges or issues with a recommended course of action to appropriate stakeholders when necessary.
• Generate analysis, audits, reporting, documentation, and coding as part of the process.
• Ability to prioritize projects based on business impact and value.
• Present analysis of results in a clear manner.

• 5+ years of experience in a professional data science or machine learning role in related field
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science or similar field required.
• Expert-level experience using modern data analysis tools and languages (SQL, Python, R, Databricks, Snowflake, AWS, Splunk, etc.)
• Experience with ML/AI techniques
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• $165k and 10% annual bonus
• Medical/ Vision/ Dental Insurance
• Work-life balance- Hybrid or Remote schedule
• Tuition Assistance – up to $5,250.00 yearly
• 11 paid corporate Holidays
• Life / Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Supplier Discounts/ Plum Benefits partnership

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.

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