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# Head of Applied Data Science

- **Company:** Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
- **Location:** Düsseldorf, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Bioinformatics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Information Technology, Data Analytics
- **Published:** September 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.de/jobad/dece3beaa2aa634261fbb4eb8cb921bc67

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

* 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


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