Head of Applied Data Science

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

Düsseldorf, Germany

4 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

8 years minimum

Working hours

Shift work

Languages

English

Job source

Artificial Intelligence Big Data Bioinformatics Machine Learning Deep Learning Information Technology Data Analytics

Lead and develop a team of Data Scientists, taking pride in solving complex business challenges and delivering high-quality data products
Translate business goals into analytics objectives and execute transition from proof of concept to scalable production solutions in close collaboration with cross-functional product teams
Lead product teams in executing our Data & Analytics strategy while fostering an agile mindset and a culture of continuous learning, integrity, and shared accountability
Explore emerging technologies with curiosity and passion, identifying opportunities to unlock their full potential and create business value
Act as both a technical mentor and people manager, supporting the professional and personal growth of your team members
Advance your team’s expertise, continuously deepen your knowledge to claim thought leadership in Data Science
Establish yourself as a Data Science ambassador across business units and functions

Master’s degree in a STEM field (e.g. Physics, Mathematics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science); PhD is a plus
Minimum 8 years of experience in Data Science, Advanced Analytics environment
Solid track record of delivering data science products from idea to deployment
Strong collaboration and communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Expert knowledge and hands-on experience in at least one of the following data science areas: supervised or unsupervised machine learning, optimization, statistical modelling, deep learning, time-series analysis, graph analytics for big data; Experience with AI is a plus
Fluent in English

Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
Diverse national and international growth opportunities
Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket