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Principal Data Scientist | Media Measurement (MM)

Nuremberg, Germany · On-site

Company Description

NIQ’s Media unit delivers audience measurement solutions across TV, radio, digital, and cross-media platforms for currency clientele, including broadcasters, advertisers, agencies, and regulators. A core component of our measurement approach is panel-based methodologies, leveraging household and individual panels to ensure accurate, representative audience insights. Census data is integrated across several solutions to further enhance measurement quality.

Job Description

As a Principal Data Scientist, you shape high‑impact, client‑relevant Data Science concepts and ensure strategic coherence across teams and domains. This role is a perfect playground for highly experienced, concept‑driven minds who enjoy influencing direction, clarifying complexity, and shaping how Data Science creates value at scale.

You will work on analytics, Data Science and AI topics across our Media pillar, including Media Measurement, Audience Activation, and Performance. The focus of the role is strongly conceptual and influence‑heavy: from innovation seeds and scalable target pictures to client pitches, tenders, and strategic roadmaps.

You ensure that high‑impact Data Science initiatives across currency and outcome products are well‑framed, feasible, client‑relevant, and decision‑ready before they enter delivery structures, reducing conceptual noise while increasing business impact.

Job Responsibilities:

Strategic & Conceptual Contribution

Shape and contribute to the strategic alignment and prioritization of cross‑cutting Data Science topics across our Media unit
Define clear concepts and target pictures for high‑impact initiatives, bridging currency and outcome use cases
Identify conceptual risks and unrealistic assumptions early
Ensure scientific rigor, feasibility, and client relevance

Data Science Board Participation & Steering

Shape decisions on delivery readiness, spikes, and prioritization
Support clear steering decisions

Client, Market & Growth Impact

Contribute to client pitches, tenders, and growth initiatives
Support market expansion
Ensure concepts scale across markets and media contexts while remaining compatible with existing currency principles

Narrative & Guidance

Create Data Science value narratives
Provide 'Why this matters' framing
Develop concepts and whitepapers for delivery teams
Consultancy on solution readiness and prioritization

Mentoring & Capability Building

Mentor and guide other Data Scientists, supporting their professional growth and conceptual thinking
Provide senior technical and methodological guidance across teams without direct people management responsibility
Act as a role model for high-quality Data Science thinking, communication, and stakeholder interaction

Qualifications

Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field
8–10+ years of Data Science experience
Advanced statistical, ML and AI expertise
Strong background in the Media domain, or demonstrable experience working in complex industry measurement contexts
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and shape cross‑team Data Science initiatives across currency and outcome

Additional Information

Our Benefits

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

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/

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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