Director, Data Science and Analytics

Summary

Join Wiser Solutions as their outcome-focused Director of Data Solutions! Lead and mentor a data science and analytics team, aligning data science with strategic business needs. Develop and execute the overall data science and machine learning strategy, overseeing solution development and deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, communicating data solutions vision effectively. Champion ethical model development and drive continuous improvement, staying abreast of industry trends. This remote Canada-based role requires 7+ years of experience in data science and machine learning with a proven track record of leadership and solution delivery.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in data science and machine learning roles, with a proven track record of leadership and solution delivery
• Strong experience managing and developing high-performing teams with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion
• A degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Statistics, or related disciplines
• Solid understanding of ecommerce and the challenges associated with analyzing large volumes of data
• Solid understanding and experience with LLMs and NLP models to solve big data problems
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Scala
• Experience with evaluating and integrating external data science services and open-source models

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall data science and machine learning strategy
• Advocate our vision and strategy to the data science team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment
• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of data scientists, machine learning engineers, and data analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth for all individuals
• Champion the ethical development of data science models, implementing rigorous measures to eliminate bias and ensure validity
• Oversee the end-to-end development and deployment of data-driven solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data science solutions into the Wiser platform
• Collaborate with a diverse and globally distributed team to understand the problems our products and customer face, manage your team to develop solutions and educate our stakeholders on the solution and the science behind it
• Communicate the benefits and trade-offs of using external data science services and open-source models vs. building our own
• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in data science and in the e-commerce market
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, exploring and adopting innovative approaches to data solutions

Preferred Qualifications

Bonus if this is an advanced degree like a Ph.D. or Master's

Benefits

• Base pay is one part of our total compensation package. Pay is established on an individual basis after considering multiple factors such as relevant experience, education, and other qualifications. In addition, we take into account geographical differentials and make sure pay is equitable with our current staff. For this position, our hiring range for base annual pay is estimated to be CAD$215,000 to $245,000 , at the time of this posting
• Performance-based discretionary bonuses and variable pay plans are available for some positions