About the job
Weekday's client is seeking a Lead Data Scientist for a full-time position based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. This leadership role calls for at least 8 years of experience in data science, with a strong track record in model development and business impact.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead advanced analytics projects across the full data science lifecycle, from problem definition to solution delivery.
- Design, build, and implement scalable machine learning models that provide actionable insights and drive business outcomes.
- Collaborate with teams from product, engineering, marketing, and business to identify opportunities and translate them into analytical solutions.
- Guide the development of predictive and prescriptive models using both structured and unstructured data.
- Select appropriate algorithms, perform feature engineering, and validate models through rigorous testing.
- Apply a range of machine learning techniques, including supervised and unsupervised learning, ensemble methods, and advanced statistical modeling.
- Develop and deploy propensity models to predict customer behavior such as purchase likelihood, churn, conversion, and engagement.
- Support personalized marketing, customer segmentation, and revenue growth through data-driven modeling.
- Mentor and lead a team of data scientists and analysts, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
- Establish and uphold best practices for model governance, documentation, and lifecycle management.
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of experience in data science, with proven expertise in model building and development.
- Hands-on experience with propensity modeling in real-world business settings.
- Proficiency in a variety of machine learning approaches and statistical modeling techniques.
- Strong ability to translate business needs into analytical solutions.
- Experience mentoring and leading technical teams.
Location and Employment Type
- Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Job Type: Full-time

