Senior Data Scientist

Developing statistical, machine learning, and AI models to predict consumer behavior by integrating survey, household, and retail sales data. Leading the design, prototyping, and deployment of AI and machine learning models and algorithms to enhance product and marketing success predictions. Validating and calibrating models and algorithms to estimate the likelihood of success and volume potential of future products, ensuring accuracy and robustness. Automating key processes, developing tools to streamline existing workflows, and ensuring scalability and reproducibility of models. Collaborating with analytics teams to address custom client requests, offering recommendations on complex study designs, and delivering tailored data insights. Staying at the forefront of relevant fields (Statistics, Machine Learning, Operations Research, Marketing Science, Artificial Intelligence), continuously enhancing model performance with the latest techniques. Telecommuting permitted. 

Master’s degree in Marketing Science, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Statistics, Financial, and Risk Management, or related and 3 years of experience required. 

JOB TYPE:  Regular

PRIMARY LOCATION:  North America-Chicago, IL

ORGANIZATION:  Nielsen Consumer LLC

SCHEDULE:  Full-time - 40 hours/week.

SHIFT:  Day

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This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range:  $119,558.00-$148,500.00/year. /year Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.  This role may be eligible for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus. Other benefits include a flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry-leading parental leave, life insurance, education support, volunteer time off, LinkedIn learning, Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP), and more. 

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies.

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence.  All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion