Head Of Data Science

Carat Australia

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Data science centre of excellence
Agile mmm
Incrementality and causal inference
As Head of Data Science, 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

  • As Head of Data Science, 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.
  • You will be a strategic partner to Carat, iProspect, and dentsu X—shaping pitches, influencing client decisioning, and setting the gold standard for media effectiveness across UK&I.
  • Inspire and develop a multidisciplinary team of 40+ analysts, econometricians, data scientists and engineers—fostering a culture of innovation, learning, and inclusion.

Matching Summary

As Head of Data Science, 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
  • Agile MMM
  • Incrementality and Causal Inference
  • Scalable advanced analytics solutions
  • Measurement & Effectiveness strategy
  • Data-driven storytelling

Nice-to-have

  • Client-centric
  • Commercially astute
  • Intellectually curious
  • Strategic influencer
  • Executive presence
  • High integrity
  • Culture builder

Key Requirements

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

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