London-based Head of Data Science & Marketing Science

Dentsu; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global marketing agency is seeking a Head of Data Science to drive the strategic direction of data science initiatives. This senior leadership role involves architecting a Data Science Centre of Excellence, modernizing measurement methodologies, and integrating analytics to enhance client growth. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in analytics and a strong background in data science methodologies. This position is based in London and offers a full-time permanent contract.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in senior leadership roles across analytics or data science.
• Expertise in MMM, experimentation, and forecasting.
• Proven track record in commercial storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Define the UK&I Data Science strategy for integrated media growth.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team of analysts and data scientists.
• Collaborate to build robust data pipelines and automation infrastructure.

Skills

Senior leadership

Data science expertise

Cross-functional collaboration

Client engagement

Strategic influencing

Job description

A leading global marketing agency is seeking a Head of Data Science to drive the strategic direction of data science initiatives. This senior leadership role involves architecting a Data Science Centre of Excellence, modernizing measurement methodologies, and integrating analytics to enhance client growth. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in analytics and a strong background in data science methodologies. This position is based in London and offers a full-time permanent contract.