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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Forward Deployed AI Scientist, France - BCG X - **Company:** The Boston Consulting Group - **Location:** Paris, France - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Systems, Information Technology, Programming Languages - **Published:** May 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://fr.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=14fe9b54363d8813 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Python?, We are seeking a strong candidate with significant experience in advanced analytics to fill an exciting Lead Data Forward Deployed AI Scientist position within BCG X. The Lead Data Forward Deployed AI Scientist is expected to be recognized expert in data science and will manage a team of data scientists and engineers to build innovative new products and analytics solutions in BCG X. Successful candidates possess the following: * Comfortable in a client-facing role, manage engagements, client relationships, provide "thought leadership" to teams * Explain sophisticated data science concepts in an understandable manner and act as interface between business & tech * Likes to distill complex results or processes into simple, clear visualizations * Significant experience applying advanced analytics to a variety of business situations and a proven ability to synthesize complex data * Solid understanding of modern machine learning techniques and their mathematical underpinnings, and can translate this into business implications for our clients * Have strong project management skill Who You'll Work With * 7+ years of relevant industry work experience providing advanced analytics solutions * Advanced degree required in a field linked to analytics, statistics or geo- statistics, operations research, geography, applied mathematics, computer science, engineering, or related field * Strong record of professional accomplishment and leadership * Looking for individuals with deep technical and data science expertise, acute strategic and analytical skills, ability to lead and persuade, drive and energy, and desire to work in a project-based environment * Demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects and teams * Proven ability to drive topics and make a commercial impact * Fluency in at least one coding language (Python) Additional info * Fast-paced, intellectually intense, service-oriented environment * Ability to travel based on client and business needs * Fluency in English and French is required ## Description Our BCG X teams own the full analytics value-chain end to end: framing new business challenges, designing innovative algorithms, implementing, and deploying scalable solutions, and enabling colleagues and clients to fully embrace AI. Our product offerings span from fully custom-builds to industry specific leading edge AI software solutions. As a Lead Data Forward Deployed AI Scientist, you'll be part of our rapidly growing team. You'll have the chance to apply data science methods and analytics to real-world business situations across different sectors to drive significant business impact. We help companies identify and develop growth opportunities that reshape the future. As a core member of BCG X you will also take a larger and more proactive role in shaping the strategy of BCG X - and of BCG overall. You will work closely with partners & managing directors to drive our company's growth & business development. Additional responsibilities will include developing and delivering thought leadership, managing teams of data scientists, engineers, designers. 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