Vice President, Data Science, Marketing & Sales Focus

The Company is seeking a Vice President, Data Science with a focus on marketing and sales. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of designing and deploying production AI systems that drive operations, sales, and marketing workflows for consumer-facing businesses. This role is pivotal in building AI-powered products that deliver tangible business outcomes, and the VP will be expected to work with a high level of autonomy, directly with executive decision-makers, and to deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Responsibilities include owning high-impact business problems, building predictive models, and LLM applications, and evaluating emerging AI techniques. The role also involves mentoring and shaping the technical direction of the organization, with a strong emphasis on responsible AI practices. Applicants for the VP, Data Science position at the company should have a minimum of 7 years' experience in building and deploying ML or data science systems, with a proven track record of leading AI/ML projects from ideation to production. Hands-on experience in building production LLM applications and deep expertise in predictive modeling, experiment design, and optimization are essential. The role requires proficiency in Python and modern AI/ML tools, as well as strong communication and collaboration skills. A Master's or PhD in a relevant discipline is preferred, along with experience in marketing, sales, or operations data science applications. The ideal candidate will have a background in a forward-deployed, consulting, or client-facing data science capacity and be adept at translating technical details into strategic business decisions.