The Digital Technologies team is a very entrepreneurial and nimble new division set up to drive innovation and positive disruption within Mars. 

Data and Analytics is a key new competency and capability we are developing to do this. The Senior Data Sceintist is foundational to Digital Technologies and we see a huge amount of future value generated by driving competitive advantage from data through analytics and data science

What are we looking for?

• Lead US Data and Analytics Strategy, budget, plans and delivery within Connected Solutions team

• Engage and guide key division stakeholders in the US and deliver data, insights, tools to help them make smarter decisions and create new value in their businesses

• Identify the right external data to help us deliver this ambition

• Recruit and develop a team to drive value from data across Petcare

• Connect and collaborate with internal stakeholders (sponsors, analysts, technology partners)  

• Develop commercial propositions and monetization from the data

• Manage a team of Data Engineers and Data Scientists and be responsible for their overall career development

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Degree level in scientific, mathematical subject; post-graduate/MS qualifications in statistics, computer science, or data science preferred.

• 3-5 years professional experience in data science work; CPG experience preferred.

• Solution Development: To work with the existing team around building Solution capability and expertise around different areas of analytics.

• Delivery: Use analytics expertise to understand project needs and work hands-on the development of Scorecards/ Models, analysis etc.

• Implementation: Manage the process of implementation/deployment of score/model/analysis built. Monitor performance of machine learning models as and when required.

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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