Job Description

As the world's largest research organization, NielsenIQ is powered by talented creative scientists. Our Data Scientist associates come from diverse disciplines such as statistics, research methodology, mathematics, psychology, business, engineering, physics, and demography. These professionals drive innovation, new product ideation, develop complex analysis, and deliver data insights to measure what consumers buy.
This role sits within a high‑expectation, high‑visibility environment, where robust statistical rigor, senior Data Science ownership, and confident client interaction are critical to success.
Job Description
What You’ll Do
- Own Data Science end‑to‑end for a specific market or industry across new and established products, including analytical design, methodology decisions, and solution validation.
- Act as a senior Data Science business partner to Managing Directors, Commercial, Product, and Technology leaders, supporting country‑level revenue, EBITDA, and strategic objectives.
- Engage directly with external clients in high‑pressure situations,



translating complex and often ambiguous business problems into robust analytical strategies, and confidently defending statistical approaches and outcomes.
- Support Client and Commercial teams with advanced Data Science and methodological guidance (this role goes beyond basic statistical support).
- Play a leading role in the application of data and analytics strategies, ensuring solutions are analytically sound, scalable, and business‑relevant.
- Innovate and design out‑of‑the‑box solutions by leveraging large, complex datasets and state‑of‑the‑art statistical and Data Science methodologies.
- Collaborate closely with in‑house Data Science teams, raising analytical standards, guiding problem‑solving approaches, and aligning on priorities.
- Enable Data Science technology solutions on the ground and ensure output meet both client expectations and internal quality standards.
- Work closely with Pro

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