Global Head of Data Science – Trust & Safety

TikTok; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok seeks a senior leader to shape the global Data Science strategy for Trust & Safety, aligning with business priorities and long-term goals. You will build and guide world‑class teams across regions and partner with Product, Engineering, Policy, Operations and executive leadership to translate challenges into scalable data‑driven solutions.

You will define measurement frameworks, drive advanced analytics and ML models, improve data quality and governance, and deliver executive insights

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years in Data Science, ML, Analytics, or related quantitative field.
• 5 years leading and developing global Data Science/Analytics teams in tech.
• Experience defining organization-wide data strategies influencing product decisions.
• Strong expertise in statistical analysis, experimentation, ML, and large-scale data analytics.
• Experience with distributed data platforms and modern analytical technologies (SQL, Python, Spark, Hadoop, cloud data platforms).
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and define the global Data Science strategy for the Trust & Safety organization, ensuring alignment with business priorities and long-term company objectives.
• Build, develop, and lead high-performing teams of Data Scientists across multiple regions.
• Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Policy, Operations and executive leadership to translate business challenges into scalable data-driven solutions.
• Define and evolve the organization's measurement framework, including north-star metrics, experimentation strategy, and operational KPIs.
• Drive the development of advanced analytics, machine learning, forecasting, and optimization models that improve Trust & Safety decision‑making and operational effectiveness.
• Establish a strong data foundation by improving data quality, governance, observability, and measurement consistency across the organization.
• Deliver executive-level insights through clear storytelling, influencing strategic investments and business priorities.
• Champion an AI‑first approach by identifying opportunities to leverage automation, GenAI, and predictive analytics across Trust & Safety workflows.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning while attracting and developing world‑class talent.
• Represent the Data Science organization as a trusted strategic partner across global cross‑functional leadership teams.

Skills

Data Science Leadership

Machine Learning

Analytics

Statistical Analysis

SQL

Python

Spark

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

SQL

Python

Spark

Hadoop

Cloud platforms

Job description

TikTok seeks a senior leader to shape the global Data Science strategy for Trust & Safety, aligning with business priorities and long-term goals. You will build and guide world‑class teams across regions and partner with Product, Engineering, Policy, Operations and executive leadership to translate challenges into scalable data‑driven solutions.

You will define measurement frameworks, drive advanced analytics and ML models, improve data quality and governance, and deliver executive insights