Associate Director, Data Science - HelloFresh

As the Associate Director Data Science, you will lead a cross-functional team that designs, implements, and maintains the state of the art machine learning models to automate and optimize marketing operations and customer experience. You will be turning innovative ideas into data-driven products to bring these ideas to reality, while directly contributing to our business' success.

You will be managing a team of data scientists and machine learning engineers, while working closely with data engineers and data analysts who also specialize in the Marketing domain. The main projects the team are working on are focused on media spend optimization, attribution, understanding business performance trends and forecasting future growth. 

To succeed in this role you will be curious, a fast learner, and someone who thrives when given an open-ended problem to solve. You will be comfortable suggesting multiple solutions based on your experience, and prioritizing tasks based on effort and likely impact. As the leader of the Data Science team, you will facilitate collaborative problem solving, strengthen our culture of learning and collaboration, and coach the team to increase their skills and impact.

You will…

• Lead the development, deployment, and adoption of models to predict media mix effectiveness, understand cause-and-effect at channel or campaign level, and evolve incrementality-based measurement frameworks
• Take ownership of end-to-end projects, operating where there's a high degree of ambiguity, and delivering results within ambitious timelines
• Think creatively about our most complex problems, for both the modeling/science side, and the implementation and adoption by end users
• Relentlessly prioritize projects and features, ensuring we are optimizing investments across short and long-term business objectives
• Collaborate with Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Data Analysts, Marketing Managers and other domain experts
• Oversee the professional development and mentorship of the data science team to foster a culture of innovation and excellence

You are…

• Results-oriented - You love transforming data into meaningful outcomes
• Gritty - When you encounter obstacles you find creative solutions
• Intellectually curious – You love to understand why things are the way they are, how things work, and challenge the status quo
• A team player – You favor team victories over individual success
• A structured problem solver – You possess strong organizational skills and consistently demonstrate a methodical approach to all your work
• Agile – You thrive in fast-paced and dynamic environments and are comfortable working autonomously
• A critical thinker – You use logic to identify opportunities, evaluate alternatives, and synthesize and present critical information to solve complex problems

You have…

• MSc / Bachelors in STEM, e.g. Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics
• At least 7 years' experience building productionalized machine learning models, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within a marketing-focused analytics environment
• Expert level Python and SQL; experience in Databricks is a plus
• Proven expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning, predictive analytics, and data management with a track record in Marketing Applied Science (Ad measurement and incrementality testing)
• Demonstrated ability to strategize and execute complex data-driven projects from conception to completion.
• Practical experience building advanced science models and integrating them into existing business processes
• Strong organizational skills, a sense of ownership and accountability, and the ability to lead projects independently
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences, from technical teams to executives

You’ll get… 

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role
• Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Up to 75% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)   
• Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.