Head Of Data Science

Dentsu Creative ANZ

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Data science centre of excellence
Modernise measurement methodologies
Productise advanced techniques
You will architect and lead a world-class Data Science Centre of Excellence, integrating analytics, econometrics, and data science into a unified, high-impact capability

Job Summary

  • You will architect and lead a world-class Data Science Centre of Excellence, integrating analytics, econometrics, and data science into a unified, high-impact capability.
  • Define and create the UK&I Data Science strategy, aligned to the broader Data & Analytics vision and media growth priorities.
  • Inspire and develop a multidisciplinary team of 40+ analysts, econometricians, data scientists and engineers—fostering a culture of innovation, learning, and inclusion.

Matching Summary

You will architect and lead a world-class Data Science Centre of Excellence, integrating analytics, econometrics, and data science into a unified, high-impact capability.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Data Science Centre of Excellence
  • modernise measurement methodologies
  • productise advanced techniques
  • operationalise insight at scale
  • strategic partner to agencies
  • define UK&I Data Science strategy
  • develop proprietary tools, frameworks, and IP

Nice-to-have

  • client-centric
  • commercially astute
  • intellectually curious
  • strategic influencer
  • executive presence
  • high integrity
  • culture builder

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years senior leadership experience
  • Deep expertise in MMM, experimentation, causal inference
  • Proven track record in pitch leadership
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration
  • Demonstrated experience in AI/automation integration

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