R&D Data Science Group Leader M/F

Verkor; Grenoble; Sur place; EUR 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A forward-thinking technology company in Grenoble is looking for a Data Science Team Leader to oversee data science and engineering teams. The role focuses on leadership, strategic direction, and the validation of innovative prototypes. Candidates should have a Master's or PhD in a relevant field, with a minimum of 8 years' experience, strong expertise in statistical models, and the ability to translate analytical findings into actionable business insights. This is an exciting opportunity to drive impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong understanding of statistical and machine learning models.
• Ability to translate complex findings into business insights.

Responsabilités

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of data scientists and engineers.
• Define and manage the R&D and analytics roadmap.
• Oversee development of working prototypes for validation.

Connaissances

Leadership and team management

Statistical and machine learning models

Large-scale data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Masters or PhD in Data Science/Applied mathematics/Statistics

Description du poste

About this role

• The group leader oversees:
  • A Data Science & Data Analysis team (Insights, modelling, experimentation)
  • An R&D Prototyping Engineering team (Proof of concept software, technical validation)
• This role focuses on innovation, feasibility, and validation, not long‑term production ownership.

Main responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of data scientists, data analysts, and R&D/prototyping engineers
• Set technical direction, priorities and ways of working
• Foster collaboration between analytical and engineering profiles ·
• Foster collaboration with CAE team by giving them inputs to build reduced order models for process
• Ensure high standards of quality, rigor and documentation
• Strategy & Prioritization
• Define and manage the R&D and analytics roadmap aligned with business objectives
• Prioritize initiatives based on, business value, technical feasibility and time to impact
• Balance exploratory research with delivery of concrete outcomes
• Data Science & Analytics Oversight
• Data Exploration and Analysis
• Predictive & statistical modelling
• Ensure insights and models are actionable and decision‑oriented.
• R&D Software Prototyping Oversight
• Oversee development of working prototypes that demonstrate feasibility and validate technical approaches
• Ensures prototypes are reproducible, well documented, and sharable with digital/IT teams
• Cross‑Functional collaboration
• Act as a key interlocutor with business stakeholders, the product and process R&D team, and the digital/IT teams.
• Ensure smooth handover of validated concepts to production teams

Requirements

• Masters or PhD in Data Science/Applied mathematics/Statistics
• Minimum of 8 years of experience
• Prior experience in leading multidisciplinary technical teams
• Strong understanding of statistical and machine learning models
• Large‑scale data analytics
• Familiarity with modern analytics and prototyping stacks
• Ability to assess technical feasibility and risks
• Ability to align diverse profiles towards shared goals
• Strong ability to translate complex findings into business insights
• Comfortable communicating with senior stakeholders
• Strategic mindset with a focus on impact