Senior Data Scientist – MMM Expert

Job description

***Join Artefact Belgium: Help our clients in their AI transformations*** ### **Who We Are** Artefact is a next-generation consulting firm dedicated to transforming organizations through data and AI. We combine the rigor of top-tier strategy consulting with deep expertise in AI applications to help clients achieve tangible business impact. Our Belgium office advises clients on their most pressing strategic challenges : from AI strategy and governance to digital transformation roadmaps and new business model design. Our inclusive and forward-thinking culture encourages creativity, collaboration, and professional growth. ### **What You Will Do** As a **Senior Data Scientist** **specializing in the marketing domain,** you will lead and conduct ambitious projects aimed at transforming clients through data. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: - **Leading transformational projects:** spearheading ambitious projects that utilize data to transform our clients’ operations and strategies. - **Developing data science solutions:** creating innovative data science products and solutions for both clients and our internal data science team. - **Applying data science in marketing contexts:** leveraging data science methodologies to enhance **marketing analytics, customer segmentation, attribution modeling, and campaign optimization**. - **Building client relationships:** collaborating closely with your Consulting counterpart to understand client needs and strengthen relationships. - **Upskilling the team:** contributing to the development of our data science team by sharing knowledge, mentoring junior Data Scientists, and promoting our work within other data departments. - **Ensuring quality deliverables:** caring for team morale and ensuring that all missions are delivered to a high standard, providing feedback and support to less experienced team members. - **Optimising code:** writing highly optimized code to advance Artefact’s internal toolbox and knowledge base. ### **What you will learn with us:** - **Real-World impact:** deliver impactful projects by developing end-to-end machine learning pipelines to solve real-world problems across various industries, including marketing and customer intelligence. - **Collaborative solutions:** work in feature teams alongside other data scientists, ML engineers, data engineers, software engineers, and product owners to build complex solutions. - **Software engineering improvement:** enhance your software engineering skills by applying ML Ops best practices while working with machine learning teams. - **Expertise development:** become an expert in one of our data science practices: Time Series Forecasting, MLOps, NLP, Computer Vision, Optimization, or Customer Intelligence, including marketing analytics, attribution modeling, and incrementality testing. - **Algorithm discovery:** discover state-of-the-art algorithms and test them on real-world data during client projects. ### **Who You Are** We’re seeking someone who has: - **Educational background:** a completed Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, machine learning, mathematics, or related subjects). - **Hands-On experience:** at least 2-3 years of experience in data science, analytics, or consulting, preferably within a marketing or digital context. - **Marketing or digital context experience:** knowledge of various marketing channels and platforms, including their roles within the media mix is considered a plus. - **Technical skills:** strong knowledge of data processing, algorithms, and data architecture, along with proficiency in tools like Python, SQL, and R. - **Analytical mindset:** a passion for working with data to derive actionable insights and solve complex problems. - **Communication skills:** excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to discuss both technical and non-technical topics with clients and team members. - **Curiosity and passion:** a genuine interest in continuous learning and exploring new technologies and tools in data and AI. ### **What We Offer** - Competitive compensation aligned with your profile and experience. - Hands-on exposure to real client challenges from day one, working alongside experienced strategy and data/AI practitioners. - Regular training in both strategy consulting methodologies and AI/data capabilities, combined with international exposure across Artefact's global network. - A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture of doers — innovative, fast-moving, and committed to supporting each other's growth. *This position is based in Brussels, with opportunities to collaborate on projects worldwide.* **At Artefact Belgium, we value curiosity, motivation, and potential above all else. Don't worry if you don't tick every box — if you're excited about building a career at the frontier of strategy and AI, we'd love to hear from you**