Senior Director, Data Science

As a global media company producing high-quality content that reaches millions of users worldwide, Cond Nast is seeking a talented Senior Director of Data Science to drive data-driven decision making and innovation across our portfolio of prestigious brands. In this pivotal role based in Chennai, TN, you will lead a team of data scientists to develop ML and AI-driven products that enhance user experiences, content personalization, and drive business growth. Reporting directly to the executive leadership, you will define and execute the data science roadmap aligned with Cond Nast's business objectives. You will foster a culture of data-driven decision-making, effectively communicating complex data insights to technical and non-technical audiences. Your strategic leadership will be instrumental in identifying opportunities for leveraging data science to drive innovation and competitive advantage across the company. Collaboration is key at Cond Nast, and you will work closely with international colleagues and stakeholders in our US, UK, and India headquarters. You will lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of data scientists, promoting collaboration, innovation, and professional development. By collaborating with cross-functional teams such as Product, Analytics, Engineering, Design, and UX, you will identify data science opportunities and deliver impactful solutions. In this role, you will enable the team to develop and deploy predictive models, machine learning algorithms, and AI-driven solutions to optimize content recommendations, personalization, and revenue growth. Leveraging natural language processing (NLP) and Large Language Models (LLMs), you will analyze multimodal content to power recommendations and smarter editorial decisions. Your expertise in ML/AI and statistical modeling will be crucial in improving content performance, audience engagement, and subscription growth. Furthermore, you will champion data governance and innovation, collaborating with machine learning engineering, data engineering, and IT teams to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and security of data. By staying abreast of data science trends and technologies, you will drive the development of new data products and features. Your qualifications include an advanced degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or related disciplines, along with extensive experience in leading large-scale data science projects and teams. If you are excited about the opportunity to drive data-driven decision making and innovation in a global media company, we encourage you to apply below. We look forward to reviewing your application and considering you for this impactful role at Cond Nast.,