Lead Data Scientist

We are seeking aLead Data Scientistto help shape and activate innovative processes that redefine how we measure consumer shopping behavior. As an individual contributor within the Consumer Data Science team you will serve as theSingle Point of Contact (SPOC)for our latest measurement innovation across Europe. 

In this role you will collaborate closely with both in-market and global teams to ensure the successful rollout stability and continuous quality of our product. Your key responsibility will be to translate methodological frameworks into market-specific implementations - ensuring technical accuracy while driving scalable reliable and highly automated solutions. 

Qualifications :

You are a great fit for our team if you have knowledge of consumer behavior panels in general consumer metrics and analytics. Experience with data engineering process optimization as well as any receipt capture methodologies will be of huge advantage. Strong stakeholder management and project management skills together with agile solution-oriented ways of working and a high interest in decision making to bring our product forward are driving you. If you see yourself in the role profound coding experience and technical skills combined with a flexible and innovative mindset are essential skills.  

In detail we are looking for: 

• University degree (Master or higher) in Statistics Mathematics Socioeconomics or other related fields 

• With at least 3 or more years of experience in FMCG / Retail / Consumer Research or any related industry. 

• Working knowledge of Python and optimally also R; the area of data extraction data cleaning root cause analysis and data visualization. 

• Databricks and PySpark knowledge 

• Experience with SQL working with queries and large-scale databases 

• Preferably experience with building PowerBi reports as well as with building Shiny Apps or corresponding interfaces in Python  

• String data engineering and process optimization experience 

• Strong aptitude for data analysis with basic knowledge of statistics including the ability to manipulate analyze and interpret large data sources. 

• Basic knowledge of the European market including a location close to our Lisbon office 

• Knowledge of/ Interest in consumers and their behaviors and any receipt collection methodologies. 

• Excellent communication/writing and collaboration skills strong analytical thinking strong leadership skills 

• A positive Say-Do ratio as well as motivation to engage with the wider team are a general Must. 

• Strong time management and coordination skills 

• Project management experience including the skill to keep the end2end overview 

• Ability to navigate through crisis and difficult interactions together with ability to solve problems. 

Additional Information :

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process including résumé screening candidate assessments interview scheduling job matching communication support and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQs principles of fairness transparency human oversight and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions require accommodations or wish to request human review were permitted by law please contact your local HR representative. For more information please visit NIQs AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: NIQ

NIQ is the worlds leading consumer intelligence company delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to 2023 NIQ combined with GfK bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insightsdelivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platformsNIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100 markets covering more than 90% of the worlds population.

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Employment Type :

Full-time