MathCo - Lead Data Scientist - Predictive Analytics

MathCo; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

TheMathCompany is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to spearhead high-impact analytical initiatives for its global client base. You will mentor juniors, oversee end-to-end model lifecycles, and drive innovation in predictive analytics across sectors including retail, healthcare, and finance.

You will bridge technical teams and senior stakeholders, translating complex challenges into actionable data-driven strategies while maintaining analytical rigor and scalability in a fast-paced hybrid work

Qualifications

• Lead predictive analytics initiatives for enterprise-scale problems.
• Expertise in Python or R and ML algorithms.
• Mentor and lead high-performing data science teams.
• Communicate complex analyses to non-technical stakeholders.
• Master's degree or PhD in a quantitative field from a premier institute.
• Hybrid work environment adapting to client needs.
• 8–12 years of professional data science experience.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy sophisticated predictive models for client operations.
• Lead cross-functional project teams with technical oversight.
• Translate business requirements into data science roadmaps.
• Communicate findings to executives to enable decisions.
• Institutionalize best practices in model development and deployment.

Skills

Predictive Analytics

Python

R

Mentoring

Stakeholder Communication

Statistical Modeling

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Economics

Job description

Company Overview

TheMathCompany is a global data analytics and engineering firm that partners with Fortune 500 and equivalent organizations to enhance their decision‑making capabilities. By combining proprietary AI platforms with deep domain expertise, the company helps enterprises build sustainable data ecosystems and solve complex business problems at scale. Operating across diverse sectors including retail, CPG, healthcare, and financial services, TheMathCompany maintains a culture of intellectual rigor, continuous learning, and collaborative problem‑solving.

Role Overview

As a Lead Data Scientist, you will spearhead high-impact analytical initiatives, translating complex business challenges into robust mathematical frameworks. You will act as a bridge between technical teams and senior stakeholders, ensuring that data‑driven insights are not only accurate but also actionable and aligned with long‑term business strategy. Your day‑to‑day will involve mentoring junior talent, overseeing the end‑to‑end lifecycle of advanced models, and driving innovation in how the firm approaches predictive challenges for its global client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy sophisticated predictive models to solve critical business problems, ensuring high accuracy and scalability for client operations.


• Lead cross‑functional project teams by providing technical oversight and guidance on complex analytical workflows to ensure timely delivery of high‑quality insights.


• Translate ambiguous business requirements into structured data science roadmaps that drive measurable improvements in key performance indicators.


• Collaborate with stakeholders to communicate complex analytical findings in a simplified, compelling manner that facilitates informed decision‑making at the executive level.


• Institutionalize best practices in model development, validation, and deployment to maintain the highest standards of analytical rigor across the organization.

Required Skillset

• Demonstrated expertise in building and deploying advanced Predictive Analytics and Predictive Modeling solutions within large-scale enterprise environments.


• Strong proficiency in statistical programming languages such as Python or R, coupled with a deep understanding of machine learning algorithms and their practical applications.


• Proven ability to mentor and lead high‑performing teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaborative growth.


• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders and influence strategic business outcomes.


• A Master's degree or PhD in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Economics from a premier institute.


• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, hybrid work environment, demonstrating high adaptability to evolving project requirements and client needs.


• 8 - 12 years of professional experience in data science, with a track record of delivering end‑to‑end analytical solutions.

(ref:hirist.tech)