**Company description** PHM is the leading health media agency in the US. We are designed for—and dedicated to—delivering best-in-class solutions that connect people with meaningful health and wellness solutions every day. Guided by our genuine passion for health and wellness, our work across the entire media ecosystem helps real patients navigate the most pivotal moments of their healthcare journeys. While we have grown to be the No. 1 agency in our industry, at heart we’re still a startup. It’s that energy and spirit of innovation that allows us to create bold and meaningful “health media firsts” for our clients, and to do it all with #phmlove. **Overview** ABOUT THE TEAM The Business Intelligence Team is responsible for driving Publicis Health Media (PHM) growth through achieving industry leading results and analysis through strategic measurement and patient outcomes. We deliver thoughtful stories to clients and partners with unparalleled data partnership and communication. We like solving problems, can always find a solution, and have a fun time getting there. We get excited by numbers, can tell data stories, and showcase value to our clients. We each strive for a continuous pursuit to be smart, hungry, and humble while driving revenue and client engagements to fuel PHM growth. ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Data Science Director to join our dynamic and growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering audience solutions to our clients, working closely with media and data teams across our organization. By utilizing privacy-compliant technologies and applying data science techniques, you will build and deliver real-world insights to ensure personalized communications strategies that resonate with unique audiences, inspire health engagement in order to drive behavior change and outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Real World Data, Data Science techniques, and exceptional communication and collaboration skills to effectively translate insights into actionable recommendations **Responsibilities** Responsibilities: + Consult with clients and internal agency stakeholders to understand their business objectives, target audiences and media strategies. Collaborate closely with teams to ensure seamless integration of data-driven insights into their respective workflows. + Utilize real-world data sources and privacy-compliant technologies to analyze and derive insights that inform audience segmentation, targeting, and messaging strategies. + Develop and implement data science techniques and predictive modelling methodologies to uncover patterns, trends, and behavioral insights from complex data sets. Familiarity with the mathematics behind important algorithms such as Linear/Logistic Regression, Clustering, Bayesian Inference, etc. + Develop practical solutions and applications of advanced analytics/supervised & unsupervised learning techniques such as Decision Trees, Neural Networks, NLP, etc. + Leverage data infrastructure for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of sources using SQL and cloud technologies such as Azure and Databricks. + Build and deliver impactful presentations, reports, and visualizations that effectively communicate data-driven insights and recommendations to clients and internal teams. + Embrace the agile process for delivery, participating in sprint planning, stand-up meetings, and iterative development cycles to ensure speed and agility in project execution. + Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in real-world data, data science techniques and technologies to ensure best practices and compliance. + Foster a collaborative environment by actively engaging with cross-functional teams, encouraging knowledge sharing, and promoting a culture of data-driven decision-making. + Provide mentorship and guidance to junior members of the team, fostering their growth and development. Leadership & Team Development + Empower employees to think strategically and diversify reporting and analysis opportunities + Establish strong working relationships with key stakeholders across business units, corporate functions to support alignment of strategic recommendations + Create and maintain a work environment that drives results, calculated risk-taking, teamwork, performance feedback, individual recognition, mutual respect, and employee satisfaction ensuring quality hiring, training, and succession planning processes + Analyzes complex, evolving circumstances and takes corrective action to avoid resource constraints and meet deadlines + Create and evangelize new tech driven process to ensure universal BI team adoption Strategic Innovation and growth + Leverages client feedback, market research and competitive intelligence to inform innovation and incremental opportunities + Develop central strategies that are ingrained in relevant insights, have a connective thread to a larger organizing thought (“Big Idea”), and can lead to breakthrough ideas and plans. + Acts as a trusted advisor and consultative partner for clients and internal stakeholders + Sets tactical plans for analytics, optimizations, and performance strategies and execution to adhere to client deliverables and deadlines + Be the strategic partner with PHMs Tech and Data lead to innovate measurement and data capabilities, including, but not limited to: + Aid in the development of internal customer data platforms. + Aid in the creation of analytics roadmap utilizing tech expertise for automation and agility + Network with other Publicis entities to bring new solutions to PHM’s Business Intelligence standard offerings + Assist in the onboarding of new tech and data offerings to all PHM clients. **Qualifications** ABOUT YOU 1. You get excited about details, data, and have a passion for solving problems 2. You’ve developed mastery in analytics and storytelling and can be strategic in operational excellence 3. You can manage multiple projects with tight deadlines 4. You don’t take or provide no as an answer and always find an opportunity or solution to any problem 5. You’re collaborative, decisive, and provide clear guidance and direction + You are a strong communicator, both influential and empathetic, and can and manage relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. REQUIREMENTS + Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline. A master's degree or Ph.D. is preferred. + Proven experience in a similar role, delivering real-world data insights and/or audience solutions to clients. + Strong expertise in Real World Data, including knowledge of data sources, data collection methodologies, and privacy regulations. + Proficiency in data science techniques such as statistical modeling, machine learning, predictive analytics, and data visualization. + Experience with Azure, AWS, Databricks, Snowflake platforms and services for data processing, storage, and analysis. + Proficient in programming languages such as Python or R, along with experience working with data analysis tools and platforms. + Strong SQL skills for data querying, transformation, and analysis. + Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex data concepts into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. + Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong working relationships. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and apply data-driven approaches to solve business challenges. + Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. + Experience in the advertising, marketing, or communications industry is a plus. WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT PHM + We work together to achieve our mission with humility and genuine respect for each member of our team. + We’re smart, hungry, and humble change makers + Transparency and accountability earn us the trust of each other and our users + Our smart, experienced leadership team wants to do it right and is open to new ideas + We offer competitive compensation packages, one day/week remote option and comprehensive health benefits **Additional information** Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent. Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com . Compensation Range: $110,580 - $166,430 Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 2/15/25. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.