VP Data Science

We are seeking a VP Data Science to lead our Data Science function within Planning Agent, our AI-powered advertising planning platform used daily by agency teams. This role will shape the future of agentic AI in marketing technology, driving innovation in how planners interact with intelligent systems across optimization, allocation, and planning workflows.

While the product is moving towards agentic, our agents remain grounded in machine learning and complex mathematical models (e.g., econometrics, reach modelling). Success in this role depends on bridging the best of both worlds: machine learning models that provide structure and accuracy, and agentic systems that draw on unstructured inputs such as media briefs and contextual data. This combination allows planners to make decisions that are both reliable and informed by real-world context.

As the leader of our Data Science organization, you will oversee a team of 10+ senior data scientists distributed across Europe, guiding them in the design, implementation, and productizing of multi-agent workflows. While grounded in technical leadership, this role blends strategy and hands-on expertise: setting the data science roadmap, ensuring delivery at scale to build reliable, production-ready agents.

This is a leadership role with strong technical depth. You’ll serve as both a coach and an architect of the...