Head of Data Science & AI Strategy

PHD; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

PHD is a global agency network seeking a senior Data Scientist to build ML models, analyze audience data, and drive insights across campaigns. You will work with planning and investment teams to apply data science across the lifecycle and help optimize outcomes.

The role requires deep ML knowledge, excellent presentation skills, and comfort working with non-technical teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• University degree in mathematics, computer science, statistics or related field.
• 7-10 years of experience in informatics work in academia, advertising, management consulting, marketing or digital consulting.
• Knowledge of agency-side execution processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Planning & Investment teams to provide hands-on Data Science support across the campaign lifecycle.
• Build advanced ML models to cluster and segment audiences and deploy across platforms.
• Run descriptive and diagnostic analyses to measure campaign performance in data clean rooms.
• Develop strategic analytical roadmaps to institutionalize data-driven outcomes.
• Lead and mentor junior resources and manage project timelines.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Machine learning

Communication

Digital clean rooms

Domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in mathematics, computer science, statistics or related field

Meta Blueprint certification

SQL/Python/R certifications

Job description

PHD is a global agency network seeking a senior Data Scientist to build ML models, analyze audience data, and drive insights across campaigns. You will work with planning and investment teams to apply data science across the lifecycle and help optimize outcomes.

The role requires deep ML knowledge, excellent presentation skills, and comfort working with non-technical teams in a fast-paced environment.