Associate Director, Data Science

Company Description

At Publicis LifeSpeed, it is both our model and culture to establish fully integrated cross-discipline teams that put our clients wholly at the center and enable us to provide best-in-class services in a fluid and modular way. Publicis LifeSpeed uses living data to create brand movements at the speed of people’s lives. We move faster, create movements, and deploy real time data that connects world class creative to content and media in service of growth and ROI.

As part of Publicis Media, our leadership is defined by experience, commitment, and continuity across our vast network. Helming our agencies and teams are some of the most seasoned experts in the industry, committed to doing the best for our people and our clients every day, and bound together by our inclusive and humane culture. No matter whether we’re recruiting new talent or devising new media campaigns for our clients, we put the humanity and identity of real people at the forefront of everything we do. And our peerless history of continuous learning and innovation means we never stand pat.

Publicis Media is the #1 media network in North America, made of a family of world-class media agencies, solutions, and talent. Together, we comprise more than 23,000 people in more than 60 countries, united to serve the world’s best-known and most successful brands.

Job Description

Manages all phases of data analytics, (data extraction, analysis, manipulation, synthesis & interpretation, and summary) along with the development, validation, testing, and maintenance of analytic tools, models, and algorithms for client projects and operational initiatives identified by Publicis Collective. Enjoys identifying statistically significant causal relationships, is comfortable working with big data, and is fascinated by consumer behavior 

Key Responsibilities: 

• In partnership with the Data Science Director, design and maintain the data management and analytics environment to enable industry-leading analytic solutions 

• Supervises department data scientists (s) 

• Identifies solutions to add to Publicis Collective’s advanced analytics portfolio 

• Provides advanced analytic support for and shares statistical rigor best practices with department analysts 

• Identifies optimal statistical methods and test designs for specific analytic needs 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, or equivalent required, with master’s degree preferred 

• At least 5 years of experience in statistical analysis or data mining environments such as R, Python, or equivalent 

• At least 3 years of supervisory experience 

• Expert proficiency in statistical analysis software applications such as SAS, Stata, SPSS, or equivalent 

• Expert proficiency in multivariate analytics, econometric modeling, Bayesian probability, and analysis of variance, with advanced knowledge of data management concepts and SQL preferred 

• Expert proficiency in AI powered tools such as Datarobot or equivalent 

• Demonstrated ability to quickly understand complex consumer behavior and businesses concepts, including financial, operational, and strategic aspects 

• Strong project management and prioritization skills with a demonstrated ability to execute against multiple projects and excel in a fast-paced, results-oriented work environment 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work in team environment; experience in communicating with client stakeholders and senior leadership on complex topics 

• Ability to work independently and manage a small team of direct reports, with guidance from the Director of Data Science 

• Mastery of best practices regarding sampling, multivariate methods, and tests of statistical significance 

• Expert ability to identify appropriate statistical procedures to address specific business or data insight challenges 

• Advanced knowledge of relational database concepts with ability to perform complex queries in a SQL Server environment 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $106,500 - $167,500 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off.