Chief Data Scientist, Marketing Science & Growth

Dentsu; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency is seeking a Head of Data Science in the UK. This pivotal role involves setting strategic direction for data science functions, leading a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring the integration of data analytics into business strategies. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of senior leadership experience, strong expertise in measurement methodologies, and a proven track record in pitch leadership. This position offers a chance to make significant impacts in media effectiveness and client growth.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in MMM, experimentation, causal inference, forecasting, and brand-performance integration.
• Proven track record in pitch leadership and senior client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a world-class Data Science Centre of Excellence integrating analytics and econometrics.
• Define and create the Data Science strategy aligned to the broader vision.
• Collaborate with Data & Tech to build robust data pipelines and infrastructure.

Skills

Client-centric

Commercially astute

Strategic influencer

Executive presence

Analytical rigour

Education

15+ years in senior leadership roles

Job description

A leading marketing agency is seeking a Head of Data Science in the UK. This pivotal role involves setting strategic direction for data science functions, leading a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring the integration of data analytics into business strategies. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of senior leadership experience, strong expertise in measurement methodologies, and a proven track record in pitch leadership. This position offers a chance to make significant impacts in media effectiveness and client growth.