Data Scientist

🚨 Principal Data Science Lead | Fully Remote | $30/hr | 12-Month Contract I’m currently working with a client looking for an experienced Principal Data Science Lead to take a strategic and hands-on role in developing advanced analytics for an innovative marketing investment allocation platform. This is a great opportunity for someone with deep expertise in Bayesian modelling, Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM), and PyMC who can combine technical leadership with hands-on data science. 💰 Rate: $30/hour 📅 Contract: 12 months 🔄 Extension: Strong potential for extension 🌍 Location: Fully Remote 🌎 Location Eligibility: South American candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, and US-based candidates are also being considered. 🔹 What You’ll Be Doing • Lead and shape the modelling strategy for an advanced marketing investment platform • Develop and oversee complex Bayesian statistical models • Build generative models using PyMC and Bayesian inference • Apply Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) to measure marketing investment impact • Use Bayesian methods for uncertainty quantification and forecasting • Establish best practices around model validation, including posterior predictive checks • Provide hands-on technical leadership across advanced analytics initiatives • Work closely with marketing, data, and business stakeholders • Help establish and maintain strong data governance and security practices 🔹 What We’re Looking For • 10+ years of experience in Data Science, including leadership experience • 5+ years working with Bayesian statistical modelling and machine learning • Strong experience applying data science to marketing ROI / marketing analytics • Strong hands-on experience with Python and PyMC • Experience with Bayesian Hierarchical / Mixed Models • Strong understanding and practical experience with Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) • Experience developing predictive analytics solutions at scale • Strong understanding of data governance • Experience leading teams and providing technical direction • Experience with Microsoft Azure is highly desirable • MS or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline ⭐ Ideal Background We're particularly interested in candidates who aren't purely strategic. This role requires someone who can operate at Principal level while still getting hands-on with Python, PyMC and advanced Bayesian modelling. 🌎 South American data science professionals are especially encouraged to apply, while we're also open to qualified candidates based in the United States. If you have a strong background in Bayesian modelling + MMM + PyMC and you're open to a long-term contract opportunity, I'd be keen to connect. 📩 Send me a message or apply directly to discuss the opportunity. #DataScience #DataScientist #BayesianStatistics #BayesianModeling #PyMC #MarketingMixModeling #MMM #MachineLearning #Python #RemoteJobs #ContractJobs #SouthAmerica #USAJobs