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VP of Data Science

Attain
Location
Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Redwood City, CA
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Advertising Technology
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Deep expertise in causal inference, incrementality, attribution, and media mix modeling
  • Hands-on experience with large-scale consumer datasets
  • Experience in AdTech/MarTech with ownership of methodology
  • Strong advisory skills with clear communication of questions and limitations
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Proactive in disclosing model limits
Nice to have
  • 10+ years in data science within AdTech/MarTech
  • 4+ years leading a team
  • Advanced degree in economics, statistics, or a related quantitative field
  • Experience presenting modeling approaches to external clients
  • Strong Python and modern ML/statistical tooling
What the job really is

As the VP of Data Science at Attain, you will be responsible for overseeing the methodologies behind the company's products, ensuring they are defensible and credible to clients and partners. You will work closely with product, engineering, and commercial teams to define standards for measuring impact and validating data, while also leading a team of data scientists. Your role will involve translating complex scientific methods into actionable business insights and maintaining strong communication across technical and commercial audiences.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role requires balancing technical and commercial responsibilities
  • High level of accountability in methodology and client interactions
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