Data Science Global Client Leader

As a Data Science Global Client Leader you will serve as a global business partner and governance lead supporting NIQs most strategic clients. You will structure and oversee the handling of complex DSci-related inquiries and escalations driving rigorous root cause analysis and documentation of resolution pathways with clarity and accountability. While regions retain ownership of client-level resolution you will drive cross-regional alignment identify recurring themes and ensure common root causes are addressed in a sustainable and consistent manner. You will partner with Methods Product and Operations leaders to translate systemic issues into durable improvements that strengthen global credibility and methodological consistency. 

What youll do 

• Act as a strategic business partner to Commercial Product and Operations leaders in support of NIQs most strategic global clients. 

• Structure and oversee the handling of complex DSci-related inquiries and escalations ensuring disciplined investigation clear ownership and documented root cause analysis by regional teams. 

• Provide authoritative technical and methodological guidance to internal teams and where appropriate to global clients. 

• Hold regional teams accountable for consistent application of DSci methodologies statistical standards and resolution documentation. 

• Identify recurring themes and systemic risk drivers across markets and elevate these to the appropriate functional leaders for structural resolution. 

• Partner with Methods Product and Operations to drive coordinated sustainable solutions to common root causes. 

• Promote global consistency in interpretation of projection weighting estimation and tolerance frameworks. 

• Contribute to the evolution of standardized escalation governance processes documentation frameworks and reporting visibility. 

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Statistics Economics Actuarial Science Operations Research Econometrics Data Science or a related quantitative discipline; advanced degree preferred. 

• 7 years of experience in data science statistical methodology or analytics roles preferably within FMCG retail measurement or related industries. Knowledge of NIQ reports and methodologies is preferred. 

• Deep expertise in projection methodologies estimation theory weighting frameworks and statistical precision concepts. 

• Demonstrated ability to operate with authority in a matrixed environment influencing senior stakeholders enforcing accountability and driving resolution of complex cross-regional issues within a global matrixed organization. 

• Established credibility serving as a methodological authority in executive-level discussions. 

• Proven ability to drive cross-functional alignment across Product Operations Commercial and Methodology teams. 

• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and hold teams accountable without direct authority. 

• Experience contributing to governance frameworks structured documentation standards or escalation management systems. 

• Strong data manipulation skills and proficiency with statistical tools (R Python or similar) and sufficient technical depth to engage credibly with expert teams. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex statistical concepts into clear structured messaging for business stakeholders. 

• Strong organizational discipline sound judgment and ability to manage multiple high-priority issues in ambiguous or high-pressure environments. 

• Familiarity with machine learning and AI concepts in applied measurement contexts. 

Additional Information :

Our Benefits

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

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Employment Type :

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