About the job
Who We Are
At The Economist Group (TEG), our mission is to inspire progress. Our diverse businesses are united by a commitment to innovation, independence, and intellectual rigor. We empower individuals and organizations to confront the pressing challenges and transformations shaping our world. Our analytical expertise and global insights provide the clarity needed to navigate these complexities effectively.
We deliver high-quality analysis and insights to our subscribers and clients in 170 countries through our esteemed brands: The Economist, Economist Impact, Economist Intelligence, and Economist Education, all of which reflect our global reputation for excellence and integrity.
Role Title: Head of Data Science
Location: UK-based (with support from India-based teams)
Reports to: VP Insights & Decision Science
Team: 6 Data Scientists (split between Decision Science and Personalisation)
Purpose of Role
The Head of Data Science is a pivotal leadership role tasked with constructing and leading a premier "decision engine" team. As a principal architect of our "AI-driven future," you will spearhead the evolution of The Economist’s Data Science division from a service-oriented function to a "trusted adviser" that provides commercially transformative insights and top-tier personalisation capabilities.
Your responsibilities include establishing and elevating the technical and operational standards of the team, while cultivating a culture centered on technical excellence and innovation.
Your role encompasses two vital areas:
- Decision Science: Developing the capacity for causal inference and sophisticated forecasting to facilitate high-stakes strategic decisions, such as analyzing subscriber behavior and its impact on retention and value, optimizing marketing and media strategies, understanding content performance drivers, and modeling pricing and customer lifetime value.
- Personalisation: Rapidly enhancing our recommendation and pricing engines to boost subscriber acquisition, engagement, retention, and lifetime value metrics.
Measures of Success
Qualitative Measures:
- Fostering a team environment that prioritizes innovative solutions.
- Enhancing collaboration across departments to achieve strategic goals.

