Director Data Science

Director Data Science

This role is to be based near one of our office in Los Angeles, New York City, Austin or Oakland.

About us: 

We turn customer challenges into growth opportunities.   

Material is a global strategy partner to the world’s most recognizable brands and innovative companies. Our people around the globe thrive by helping organizations design and deliver rewarding customer experiences.  

We use deep human insights, design innovation and data to create experiences powered by modern technology. Our approaches speed up engagement and growth for the companies we work with and transform relationships between businesses and the people they serve.  

About the Role

We are looking for a Director of Data Science to drive delivery and innovation across our analytics function. This role blends hands-on technical expertise, consulting, and leadership in problem-solving and toolkit development. You will own project delivery, create scalable solutions, and innovate to drive measurable business value. We’re looking for a curious, growth-minded statistical modeler that blends statistical rigor and the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute delivery of diverse analytics projects (marketing mix modeling, financial linkage, database scoring, segmentation, passive metering).
• Build and interpret statistical models / machine learning models.
• Structure complex problems, design frameworks, and deliver insights through compelling storytelling.
• Lead innovation initiatives, including internal packages, cross-functional toolkits, and new modeling approaches.
• Partner with leadership and client teams as a subject matter expert to align analytics with sales opportunities and client business objectives.
• Uphold high standards for analytics, delivery, and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience building statistical models
• Education in statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science.
• Excellent communication skills to translate data into business impact.
• Expertise in R, Python, and SQL
• Proven ability to deliver impactful analytics in a client or business-facing environment.
• Strong structured thinking, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
• Curiosity, creativity, and growth mindset.

Why work for Material? 

In addition to fulfilling, high-impact work, company culture and benefits are integral to determining if a job is a right fit for you. Here’s a bit about who we are and highlights around what we offer. 

Who we are & what we care about:

• Material is a global company and we work with best-of-class brands worldwide.  We also create and launch new brands and products, putting innovation and value creation at the center of our practice. Our clients are in the top of their class, across industry sectors from technology to retail, transportation, finance and healthcare. 

• Material employees join a peer group of exceptionally talented colleagues across the company, the country, and even the world. We develop capabilities, craft and leading-edge market offerings across seven global practices including strategy and insights, design, data & analytics, technology and tracking. Our engagement management team makes it all hum for clients.  

• We prize inclusion and interconnectedness. We amplify our impact through the people, perspectives, and expertise we engage in our work. Our commitment to deep human understanding combined with a science & systems approach uniquely equips us to bring a rich frame of reference to our work. 

• A community focused on learning and making an impact. Material is an outcomes focused company. We create experiences that matter, create new value and make a difference in people's lives.  

Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00

The range shown represents a grouping of relevant ranges currently in use at Material. Actual range for this position may differ, depending on location and specific skillset required for the work itself. 

Equal Employment Opportunity                           

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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