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Principal, Applied Data Science

Mintel
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As a Principal Applied Data Scientist you will be responsible for leading the development of advanced data science and analytics solutions that drive commercial success globally with our consultancy partners and clients. In this role, you will have global responsibility, collaborating with teams across Mintel's worldwide offices to deliver innovative, custom data solutions that address key business challenges. You will be expected to partner closely with both global and regional commercial teams and clients, ensuring successful project delivery across multiple markets.

You will be a strategic technical leader, influencing the direction of global data science projects while being hands-on with complex analyses and problem-solving. With a deep focus on communication and client-facing collaboration, this role is critical to the continued growth and improvement of Mintel's advanced analytics and applied data science capabilities globally. In this role, you will drive revenue growth by developing and delivering new and existing data science solutions and custom projects, supporting Mintel's global growth targets across various regions and datasets.

This Applied Data Science role will require a focus on communication and a passion for solving problems. The ideal candidate for this role will have:

8-10 years of experience in data analytics, data science, and stakeholder management, preferably in CPG, FMCG, or market research industries.
Masters in Data Science or Analytics is preferred.
Expert in Python for data analysis and SQL for querying complex and imperfect datasets.
Advanced expertise in at least one BI tool (e.g., Looker, Tableau, PowerBI, Sigma)
Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to work in a client-facing setting, engaging with stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver impactful solutions.
Experience working in global teams or projects, with an understanding of how to navigate different markets and client needs.
What You Will Be Doing:
Lead High-Impact Global Projects: As the principal technical expert, you will own the delivery of Mintel's most strategic data science and analytics projects globally, working directly with commercial teams and clients to develop custom data-driven solutions that serve multiple markets.
Contribute to Revenue Growth: You will take an active role in driving commercial success by contributing revenue growth to support targets through delivering global data science-driven projects that generate value for both existing clients and new opportunities.
Collaborate Across Global Functions: Partner with data scientists, engineers and researchers across Mintel's global offices to drive innovation and ensure that solutions align with client needs and internal capabilities in multiple regions.
Strategic Influence on a Global Scale: Provide thought leadership on data science practices and contribute to the strategic direction of Mintel Consulting offerings globally, ensuring Mintel stays at the cutting edge of analytics technologies and methodologies in different markets.
Mentorship and Guidance: While this is an IC role, you will act as a mentor and technical advisor to the global support team of data analysts, data scientists and consultants globally, fostering a collaborative environment across regions. Your technical expertise will guide others in developing their skills and contributing to project success.
Own Delivery Outcomes: You will be responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of complex data science projects across multiple regions. This includes working closely with Mintel's consulting teams globally to support revenue goals through data science-driven solutions.
Develop Advanced Analytics Capabilities: You will create high-value data visualizations, dashboards, and advanced models, collaborating with other data scientists across regions to apply the latest techniques in solving global client problems using Mintel's owned data and products.
Drive Global Innovation: Stay ahead of industry trends by continuously learning and applying new techniques and technologies. You will actively participate in research and development efforts to ensure that Mintel's global data science capabilities evolve with market demands.
Global Client and Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients across multiple regions. You will scope and deliver custom projects that directly address client needs globally and work on pipeline generation for future opportunities.
Contribute to Global Product Development: Act as a key partner in Mintel's product development process, influencing how data science capabilities are integrated into new and existing products on a global scale.
Key Characteristics for Success:
Technical Excellence: You possess deep technical expertise in data analysis, data science, and statistical modeling. You are adept at solving complex problems and translating these into actionable business insights.
Global Strategic Thinker: You think beyond local markets, contributing to the overall strategy of Mintel's global data science initiatives and helping guide the organization toward future innovations across regions.
Collaborative Leader: You are a leader without formal management duties, influencing through expertise, collaboration, and mentorship, and ensuring alignment across global teams.
Client-Centric with Global Perspective: Your experience working in a client-facing environment enables you to understand and solve client problems effectively across multiple markets, ensuring high satisfaction and long-term value.
Additional Information:

This is a senior-level IC position reporting to a manager based in the United States. You will be expected to work closely with global teams and maintain a presence in Mintel's London office on a regular basis (approximately two days per week).
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