The Senior Data Scientist position will be an Integral part of the data science function; to help deliver the ecosystem analytics roadmap across all divisions; working closely with the division stakeholders in managing and delivering projects; working with global teams to identify and implement

efficient delivery of the vision; and, to articulate the strategic opportunities of a pet-centric analytics driven strategy;and to mentor junior data scientist and data scientists on the team.

This will demand rapidly learning about the data we have, the business needs/challenges and applying expertise inanalytics and data science delivery to turn this into great insight that is ultimately actionable and leads to valuable

outcomes for the business

The role reports into the Head of Data Science -North America.

What are we looking for?

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or other numerate discipline; nice to have – PhD with computing, scientific, statistical, or mathematical component

• 5+ years varied technical experience in delivering statistical analytics, data science and insight on large-scale consumer data sets across multiple sectors, including packaged goods and retail

• Demonstrable experience using data science and advanced analytics to generate business value and change

• Good knowledge of Python (numpy, pandas, etc) is required; Familiarity with PySpark is also desirable

• Must have excellent communication skills, and interact effectively with all levels of internal business stakeholders to take them on the Insight journey

• Superior planning, project management and organizational orchestration skills and a strong attention to detail

• 3+ years experience writing productional level code · Ability to write re-usable code · Experience writing and running unit tests · Experience writing code documentation

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Apply data science approaches to understand and predict pet and pet owner behaviors

• Use machine learning techniques, visualizations, & statistical analysis to gain insight into various data sets –

  some readily available, and some you create and curate yourself

• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure we focus on pet-centric product and service

• recommendations and be a key player in our network of data talent

• Mentor and lead team members on best practices and action-oriented analyses

• Manage multiple projects (1 - 2 people)

• Develop compelling stories that provide insight into the drivers of business performance and Pet/Pet Owner

  behavior

• Contribute and shape to a high performing analytics and data science function

• Ensuring outstanding delivery of pet and pet-owner centric insight, analytics and data science across Petcare divisions to fulfil our purpose of creating a better world for pets

• Work closely with team members and stakeholders to achieve this

• Regularly presenting work to stakeholder with context and implications as well as Insights

• Apply a pet and pet-owner centric approach to problem solving across divisions ensuring highest standards of insight and data science delivery to create change

• Participating in communities of data science talent with a desire to share, network and communicate with other analytical and data experts to advance learning and understanding of pets and pet-owners

• Application and documentation of best practice standards in the execution of analytics projects for value creation including suggesting enhancements

• Enthusiastically learn new technologies and techniques relevant to the businesses problems, identifying the correct ·

• Contribute to the upskilling of Petcare by inspiring local teams with insight and story-telling to gain deeper engagement with the Powered By Data strategy

• Adherence to consumer and pet privacy frameworks, terms, consents and approaches to ensure we position ourselves to empower consumers, to leverage effectively data for their advantage, to abide by all laws and relevant best practices

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

About Mars:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5â„¢, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Disclaimer:
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.​​​​​​​

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