Lead Data Scientist
KantarLondon, England, United Kingdom
Posted February 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Kantar is the worldâs leading data, insights and consulting company, with 30,000 people helping the worldâs leading organisations succeed and grow.
Job Description
Kantar is searching for a dynamic Lead Data Scientist to join its team and evolve, build, and lead AI, Machine learning and sophisticated data science solutions. The role involves collaborating with the Chief AI Scientist and the Executive Committee to build an outstanding portfolio of AI-led solutions and working with various teams to scale and commercialize the products and solutions developed.
Requirements
- Advanced degree or equivalent experience from world-class technical institutes in relevant field
- Demonstrated ability in Data science including traditional supervised and unsupervised machine learning methods, with some exposure to / experience in Generative AI in the last few years.
- Strong background in mathematics, probability, analytic problem solving and multivariate statistics
- Confirmed experience of having led, or responsible for AI / ML product / solution development.
- Proficiency in tools such as Azure machine learning service, Amazon Sagemaker, Google Cloud AI
- Proficiency with Python is critical
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement (3 days a week in the office)
- Opportunity to work on exciting and challenging AI-led projects
- Chance to make an impact in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
