BCG X Lead Data Scientist

Key Skills

Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Data science techniques, Leadership Skill, Operations, Presentation skills, Statistics

Job Description

• We are seeking a strong candidate with advanced analytics experience to fill an exciting Lead Data Scientist (LDS) position within BCG X. The LDS is a valuable expert in Data Science and Analytics and will design and build analytics methodologies, solutions, and products to deliver value to BCG's clients in collaboration with case teams. Exceptional candidates will also show an analytical curiosity, going beyond the immediate requirements of the project to find deep insights that others have missed. They will ask questions about outliers, seek to understand the fundamental drivers of advantage and look for clues that may change the basis of competition.

  The LDS will be involved in all aspects of advanced analytics, from helping to create relevant products and service offerings by working with priority global Practice Areas, to leading and executing analytics work and continuing to expand the analytical foundation and competitive value proposition. The LDS will collaborate directly client and wider BCG case teams and will manage the analytics components of client deliverables. The LDS is responsible for clarifying initial objectives, setting up analytics work plan and methodology, organizing the data scientist members of the team, quality assurance, and managing scope and work planning throughout the project.

  The LDS is expected to provide mentoring, coaching, and career development to (senior) analytics associate and data scientist team members on both a formal and informal basis.

  As the field of advanced analytics is rapidly evolving, the LDS is responsible for staying current on leading-edge business applications, tools and approaches, proactively working with the Analytics.

  Leadership to enhance offerings that deliver competitive advantage to BCG.

  What You'll Bring (Experience & Qualifications)

  • 9+ years of relevant industry work experience providing advanced analytics solutions.
  • PhD or other Advanced degree required in a field linked to business analytics, statistics or geo- statistics, operations research, geography, applied mathematics, computer science, engineering, or related field
  • Looking for individuals with deep technical and data science expertise, acute strategic and analytical skills, ability to lead and persuade, drive and energy, and desire to work in a project-based environment on strategic issues.
  • Strong record of professional accomplishment and leadership.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage projects and teams.