Head of Applied Data Science (d/f/m)— Germany, Düsseldorf, DX

Henkel Ltda; Düsseldorf; Sur place; EUR 110 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible work scheme with hybrid model

Growth opportunities

Global wellbeing standards

Gender-neutral parental leave

Employee Share Plan

Company Pension Plan

MEGA Preventive Health Insurance

CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance

Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Job

Résumé du poste

Henkel Ltda is seeking a senior data science leader to guide a team of data scientists and translate business goals into scalable analytics solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance the Data & Analytics strategy, mentor team members, and champion best practices across the organization.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, continuous learning, and fostering an agile mindset while delivering high-impact data products for global business units.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a STEM field with PhD a plus.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Data Science/Advanced Analytics.
• Proven track record delivering data science products from concept to production.
• Strong collaboration and communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Expertise in ML, optimization, statistics, deep learning, time-series, graph analytics; AI experience is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Lead and develop a team of Data Scientists and deliver high-quality data products.
• Translate business goals into analytics objectives and scale PoCs to production solutions.
• Drive Data & Analytics strategy with cross-functional product teams and foster an agile culture.
• Mentor people and support professional growth within the team.
• Pursue emerging technologies to unlock business value and lead thought leadership across the organization.
• Act as a Data Science ambassador across business units and functions.

Connaissances

Leadership

Data science

Communication

Formation

Master's in STEM

PhD (nice-to-have)

Description du poste

• Lead and develop a team of Data Scientists, taking pride in solving complex business challenges and delivering high-quality data products
• Translate business goals into analytics objectives and execute transition from proof of concept to scalable production solutions in close collaboration with cross-functional product teams
• Lead product teams in executing our Data & Analytics strategy while fostering an agile mindset and a culture of continuous learning, integrity, and shared accountability
• Explore emerging technologies with curiosity and passion, identifying opportunities to unlock their full potential and create business value
• Act as both a technical mentor and people manager, supporting the professional and personal growth of your team members
• Advance your team’s expertise, continuously deepen your knowledge to claim thought leadership in Data Science
• Establish yourself as a Data Science ambassador across business units and functions

What makes you a good fit

• Master’s degree in a STEM field (e.g. Physics, Mathematics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science); PhD is a plus
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Data Science, Advanced Analytics environment
• Solid track record of delivering data science products from idea to deployment
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Expert knowledge and hands-on experience in at least one of the following data science areas: supervised or unsupervised machine learning, optimization, statistical modelling, deep learning, time-series analysis, graph analytics for big data; Experience with AI is a plus

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
• MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
• CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
• Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.

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