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Head of Applied Data Science (d/f/m)

Employer
Henkel
Location
Düsseldorf, Germany
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Nov 27, 2021

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Discipline
Physical Sciences, Information Technology
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Manager
Organization Type
All Industry, Other Corporate

Job Details

HENKEL IS FOR THOSE WHO STEP UP. DO YOU?

At Henkel, you can make a difference and craft your career. That's why you own your projects and take full responsibility from an early stage. Our unique brands in markets around the world open up countless opportunities to follow your convictions and explore new paths. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset that allows you to always think out of the box - take the chance and shape the digital future together with us.
YOUR ROLE
  • Lead and develop a team of data scientists. Take pride to solve the toughest business challenges and deliver high quality data products
  • Be a technical mentor and people's manager for your team. Advance your group's specialization and deepen your knowledge to claim thought leadership in data science
  • Lead product teams in the execution of our data & analytics strategy. Use agile methods and establish an environment of constant learning, integrity, and mutual responsibility. Be passionate about exploring emerging technologies and leveraging their full potential
  • Determine business goals and derive analytics objectives. Translate objectives into a plan for your team, covering data collection, data preparation, statistical analysis, modelling, and algorithm development. Plan and execute transition from proof of concept to product together within cross-functional product teams
  • Establish yourself as a data science ambassador across business units and functions
YOUR SKILLS
  • Master's degree in a STEM field (e.g. physics, mathematics, bioinformatics, (computer) science); PhD is a plus
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in a data science or advanced analytics environment
  • Eagerness to collaborate closely with non-technical teams
  • Strong track record of delivering data science products from idea to deployment. Proficiency in understanding business needs and converting them into specific tasks for your team
  • Deep hands-on experience in various data science areas (e.g. machine learning, Bayesian networks, statistics)
  • Excellent coding skills (e.g. Python). Experience with MCMC frameworks (e.g. Tensorflow Probability) is a plus
  • Track record of solving challenges centered on small amounts of data and uncertainty quantification
  • Proficiency in mentoring and guiding data scientists
  • Entrepreneurial mind-set
  • Fluent in English; German language skill is a plus

Company

WE ARE PIONEERS AT HEART FOR THE GOOD OF GENERATIONS

Our purpose "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations" unites what we stand for, how we work, and forms the basis for our strategy.

The pioneering spirit of our company founder, Fritz Henkel, is what continues to differentiate us and unites Henkel employees worldwide. The ambition and motivation to work together on the solutions of tomorrow. Today. Every day. We do this not only for ourselves, but also for future generations, because we share a common responsibility.

Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world. Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings. 

Worldwide locations and an international culture shape our global footprint.

Henkel products and technologies are available worldwide. With employees from 124 nations and locations around the world, we achieve a strong presence both in mature and emerging markets. 

 

 

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