Lead Data Scientist

Description

Lead Data Scientist Audience & Media Measurement

Would you like to have a challenging role in the Data Team of the biggest and one of the most innovative research agencies Are you a data wizard who likes to get to the bottom of everything Are you driven to work with the research teams to provide our clients with the right insights Then you are the reinforcement we are looking for in our Data Team.

Our organization

Ipsos I&O employs professionals who have a natural intellectual curiosity. We have a passion for what drives people. For us research is more than just information. We are always looking for new ways to work with our customers to find solutions that matter. We work with wonderful customers and strong brands worldwide. As an organization we are in full swing with a growing portfolio.

For our Audience Measurement Data Team we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic

Lead Data Scientist

Our Audience & Media Measurement team is working on a diverse set of media projects including passive electronic measurement of cross-media behavior large survey-based readership and consumer behavior studies and ad-hoc media studies. Data processing data integration data modelling complex analyses etc. are an essential part of our deliveries. As a Lead Data Scientist your role is central in this team to support our deliveries and shape our methodologies.

The following activities will be part of your responsibilities:

• Leading a data team to take ownership of key product areas in market research
• Developing and maintaining production quality data science systems for our client NMO (Nationaal Media Onderzoek)
• Manipulating complex data from different sources and data processing in R Python SQL and Google Cloud Platform
• Performing complex statistical analyses and prediction models for market research
• Actively participating in different research projects with advice analysis and other support to the research team
• Performing checks on the results before delivery to the research team
• Unlocking research data social media and customer data structured and unstructured
• Clear visualization and communication of the results to internal and/or external customers
• Contributing to the renewal and improvement of existing structures and processes

Your qualities

• Programming background andexperience in deployment of production standard code as part of data science workflows: Python or R
• Experience in git with collaborative development of data science workflows / products
• A statistical background and affinity with research methods and techniques such as regression segmentation data fusion. Experience in survey research is an advantage.
• Academic working and thinking level
• Able to convey complex problems with simple words
• Pragmatic precise and creative

Your skills

• Skilled in learning software packages
• Experience with working in the cloud especially GCP
• Experience with working with automated production systems which must produce regular data as well as ad hoc projects
• Proactive with an eye for detail
• Flexible and able to handle deadlines well
• Team player manager and coach with a drive to deliver results together
• Good command of Dutch and/or English
• Preferably available full-time but at least 32 hours per week

What we offer you

• An international organization with many opportunities for personal growth and development
• A close-knit and diverse data team the perfect mix of informal and professional combining all facets of data collection and data processing
• Strong and innovative research solutions to help our customers
• A working environment where there is plenty of room for your own input and fresh ideas. We appreciate it when you show character and make your voice heard.
• A dynamic open and informal working environment where everything revolves around our passion for customers and market research
• Collaboration with a driven group of colleagues who are known for their expertise team spirit intellectual curiosity and love for the profession
• An introduction program that ensures that you get off to a flying start and are settled in no time
• Regular drinks and inspiration sessions
• A laptop and with it the flexibility to work from home every now and then

Have we piqued your interest

Then we would like to get in touch with you. Please send us your CV and cover letter (with a clear motivation why you are suitable for this role) by clicking on the application button.

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For more information about Ipsos visit us on LinkedIn: Ipsos-Netherlands.

Required Experience:

IC