Data Science Lead & Strategic Partner (Hybrid)

NielsenIQ; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer intelligence company is seeking a Data Science professional in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The role involves owning Data Science strategies, collaborating with clients and teams to deliver innovative solutions, and coaching junior staff. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in market research, a degree in a relevant field, and strong analytical skills. A hybrid work model is offered along with various benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in market research or relevant field.
• Solid understanding of CPG/FMCG industry impact on business.
• Experience with eCommerce and consumer sourced data solutions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own Data Science for specific-market/industry products and design.
• Meet clients to translate business needs into analytical strategies.
• Lead the team and coach junior data scientists.

Skills

Problem-Solving skills

Strong aptitude for data analysis

Collaborative and interpersonal skills

Innovation and creativity

Intellectual curiosity

Education

Degree in Maths, Data Science, or Statistics

Tools

Python

R

Tableau

Spotfire

Job description

A leading consumer intelligence company is seeking a Data Science professional in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The role involves owning Data Science strategies, collaborating with clients and teams to deliver innovative solutions, and coaching junior staff. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in market research, a degree in a relevant field, and strong analytical skills. A hybrid work model is offered along with various benefits.