Senior Data Scientist

Let’s be unstoppable together!

Circana is a leading provider of technology, AI, and data solutions for consumer packaged goods companies, manufacturers, and retailers. Our predictive analytics and Liquid Data® platform help clients measure market share, uncover consumer behavior, and drive growth—powered by six decades of expertise and an expansive, high-quality data set.

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives.  We’re a global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. We value and celebrate the unique experiences, cultures, and viewpoints that each individual brings. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds, skills, expertise, and beyond, we create a stronger, more innovative environment for our employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work.  Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana. Learn more at www.circana.com.

Role Overview

This position sits within the Media Data Scientist Team and focuses on product Development. The key objective is to develop data science code, supporting Circana’s Media & Product Innovation practices. You will support data science aspects of the end to end media product development cycle. This includes exploratory data analysis, developing and implementing the end-to-end modeling platform, statistical methodology development and empirical experiment design. You will also work with big databases from different sources and assemble them into analysis and insights exploration ready format.

Job Responsibilities

• Apply and design best-in-class methodologies and statistical algorithms to answer business questions.
• Build and maintain modeling engines for Circana analytics platforms using various tools, such as Python, SQL, Spark, etc.
• Utilize advanced computations/statistics and machine learning/AI methodologies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Technology, Product, Commercial, etc.) to build analytical solutions for some of the largest retailers and manufacturers in the world, utilizing granular data at scale.
• Work directly with clients including the top advertising platforms to gather detailed requirements and communicate results.
• Document and present methodologies and research findings to internal and external stakeholders
• Manage and mentor junior data scientists, guide them in problem-solving and help them develop their technical skills.

Requirements

• Postgraduate degree in Statistics, Econometrics or related quantitative field; Masters or PhD preferred
• 6+ years’ experience of Python/R development. Strong proficiency for statistical analysis, data visualization, and statistical modeling. Familiarity with packages like Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib in Python, dplyr, ggplot2, tidyr in R.
• SQL: Ability to write complex queries, perform joins, aggregations, subqueries, window functions, and optimize queries for performance.
• Data extraction and manipulation: Skill in retrieving and integrating data from multiple sources and formats.
• Deep understanding of statistical concepts, including descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, hypothesis testing (t-tests, ANOVA, chi-squared), regression analysis (linear, logistic), time series analysis, A/B testing.
• Solid understanding of various Machine Learning and AI algorithms
• Able to build and convey impactful insights drawing from multiple data sources. Skilled at explaining technical subject matter to non-technical audiences.
• Nice to have: Previous experience in Marketing Mix Modeling and other Media measurement techniques.

Circana Behaviors

Beyond technical skills, experience, and role-specific attributes, these shared behaviors are fundamental to our culture and success. We seek individuals who consistently demonstrate and champion these behaviors in their daily work:

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions.
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices.
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers.
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity.
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

Location: This position can be located in the following area(s): Remote, Greece
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