Lead Data Scientist (Permanent)

Company Overview

The hiring company is a leading media company offering an extensive array of digital entertainment platforms. With a strong reputation in Asia and in order to stay ahead of consumer demands, they are currently looking for an experienced Lead Data Scientist to join their Consumer Insights & Analytics team to play a key role in driving the team's capabilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring the data science team to foster growth and professional development.
• Analyzing and translating large datasets into actionable insights and recommendation systems using machine learning and deep learning techniques.
• Designing and implementing analytical models, such as forecasting, predictive models, and performance optimization initiatives.
• Supporting product development by understanding business needs, documenting data requirements, and resolving data-related issues.
• Collaborating with data and software engineers to deploy scalable data science solutions.

Job Requirements

• PhD or MS degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Machine Learning, Operations Research, Computer Science or related field
• At least 10 years hands-on experience in machine learning or advanced analytics, including designing, developing and deploying data science models
• Proficiency in Python/Java/C++ and large language models (LLMs) are a must
• Proven track record in developing analytical techniques and tools to address commercial challenges
• Prior experience in team management will be required