Head of Data Science - FMCG / Pharma Experience Essential

Michael Page

UAE

Ref: HP350-3041

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Data Science leader with a proven background in leading a team dedicated to developing the adoption of value based analytics. You will work with all areas of the business to help them plan their ongoing analytics utilisation and focus on high value ROI.

Client Details
Strong FMCG organisation with international presence and a strong desire to develop their use of data and analytics in order to facilitate future growth and success.

Description
* Develop and communicate the vision for analytics across the organisation
* Develop the overall strategy with senior management
* Program management the execution of the strategy
* Lead the organisation in developing its capability to obtain value for business data
* Use your deep understanding of analytics approaches, tools and methodologies and apply them to various areas of the business
* Lead a multi-disciplinary team of analysts and guide them on methodologies, processes and best practices in analytics, particularly advanced analytics.
* Develop processes and tools to manage the team and its interactions with the business
* Provide education/clinics to BUs and Corporate teams to grow the own analytics capabilities
* Collaborate with the IS team on data acquisition

Job Offer
This exciting opportunity offers the successful candidate the chance to develop and deliver the analytics strategy across a multinational business with an excellent regional reputation.

Requirements

* Must have a relevant degree with Master's education level preferred
* Minimum 10 years experience in Data Science or Analytics with strong track record of effective leadership gained in the FMCG or Pharma sector
* Proven experience of developing the analytics strategy for a large organisation
* Programme management and strategy execution experience for analytics
* Strong communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain trusted relationships with senior management across the business

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.

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