Director of Data Science, Measurement
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Lead the measurement team in optimizing media campaign performance using surveys, metrics, and propensity modeling. Drive brand lift analysis through survey weighting techniques and design statistically sound experiments to uncover performance predictors. Own the full digital media measurement lifecycle, from defining campaign goals with clients to delivering ad measurement, reporting, and ML modeling for optimization. Collaborate with product, engineering, and client stakeholders to frame goals mathematically and communicate model rationale to facilitate operational decisions. Report directly to the Chief Data Science Officer within a fast-paced environment focused on audience creation and targeting.
Required Qualifications
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Statistics, Operations Research, Mathematics, Computer Science, or other quantitative field
- Ph.D.
- 5+ years of industry experience delivering and scaling successful and innovative machine learning products both in scope and on time
- 2+ years of experience managing, recruiting, training, developing, coaching, and inspiring highly technical associates
- 2+ years of experience in the digital media industry, with proven knowledge of business processes and industry/market trends within the space
- Excellent business acumen, with proven ability to understand, analyze and problem solve business goals in detail, developing effective solutions with clients
- Track record of leadership, communication and negotiation skills to work with clients as well as colleagues of various seniority levels
- Strong skills in statistical languages (e.g. Python/R) and querying languages (e.g. SQL)
- Developed expertise in Bayesian/Frequentist statistics for hypothesis testing
- Excellent experience with survey based measurement and weighting techniques
- Located in New York, NY (or remotely within the United States)
- Fully remote for now but NYC-based once we reopen our offices later in the year
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