Company Description

As the world's largest research organization, NielsenIQ is powered by talented creative scientists. Our Data Scientist Market Leaders come from diverse disciplines such as statistics, research methodology, mathematics, psychology, business, engineering, physics and demography. These professionals drive innovation, new product ideation, develop complex analysis and deliver data insights to measure what consumers buy.

Job Description

The Associate Director - Predictive Analytics & Business Intelligence is responsible for implementing and localizing global product design principles within their assigned region. They ensure that the RMS design standards are maintained while adapting to specific market needs and constraints. The role acts as the regional guardian for design consistency, quality assurance, and continuous improvement of NIQ’s product offerings.

Responsibilities

• Implement global design principles within the regional context, ensuring alignment with global PDE standards.
• Act as a liaison between global PDE leadership and regional teams, translating design strategies into regional execution plans.
• Support design implementation across countries, ensuring adherence to defined product specifications and tiered structures.
• Lead regional design audits, root cause investigations, and corrective actions to ensure design quality and sustainability.
• Partner with Operations, Methods, Data Science Market leaders and Enablement teams within region to ensure design decisions are executable, efficient, and aligned with revenue goals.
• Drive region-specific enhancements and innovations in partnership with global PDE, leveraging AI/ML where applicable.
• Support cost optimization efforts by identifying RES efficiencies, alternate data sources, and design simplifications.
• Promote capability building across the region by mentoring country teams and ensuring awareness of design updates and methodologies.
  
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of statistical design, panel structures, and universe methodologies
• Ability to apply global product frameworks in diverse market contexts
• Regional leadership experience in data, operations, or product domains
• Effective communicator and collaborator with both technical and non-technical teams
• Fluency in AI/ML application to drive regional product innovation
• Problem-solving and analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Change management skills to drive adoption of new design standards across teams
  
  

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, or related field
• 8–15 years of experience in research, data, or product design roles
• Experience in regional roles supporting multiple markets in the FMCG or syndicated data industry
• Prior leadership experience in managing cross-country project implementations
  
  

Success Metrics

• Consistency of design implementation across countries in the region
• Reduction in design-related escalations and quality issues
• Improvement in RES efficiency and cost-to-serve at regional level
• Stakeholder alignment and satisfaction with regional design support
• Capability uplift of regional and country teams through PDE knowledge sharing
  
  

Additional Information

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
  
  

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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