Vice President for Data Science

A pioneer in the digital age, Razorfish helps our clients navigate the unknown, drive change and create value through a unique blend of technology, creativity and innovation at our core. Our world-class capabilities in strategic consulting, experience design, brand building, technology platforms, data services, retail/commerce and media services enable transformational work that help our clients acquire and sustain leadership positions.

The VP, Data Science provides strategic vision, expertise, education, and leadership in the development of customer-focused data-driven solutions for Razorfish clients. The VP partners with the National Data Science team and Central Region leadership to drive sales strategies, to develop intellectual property, and to win new business. S/he leads the Central Data Science team to deliver innovative and effective data-driven solutions. The VP is a thought leader with teams and clients and is an evangelist for research and analytics and new developments in data science. S/he is accountable for Data Science revenue targets, driving business growth and ensuring profitable operations for the Central Region Data Science team.

* Organizational design, team recruiting, and growth of the region Data Science/Analytics team * Leadership and management of the region Data Science team, 10-12 people with 2-3 direct reports, including communication, team meetings, goal setting, career discussions, project assignments, learning & development, and promotion and compensation decisions * Active participation and leadership on the region leadership team, leading and supporting cross-discipline initiatives to strengthen the region’s people, culture, clients, operations, and solutions * Knowledge sharing and education across region Data Science team and across disciplines in the region as well as across the national Data Science team * Collaboration with Data Science leadership on whitepapers, Digital Marketing Insights, POVs for widespread distribution to company and clients * Advise region leadership and the national Data Science leadership team on key industry trends, and innovations for PR purposes * Business development and client pursuits within the region and collaboration across the company as needed to win new business * Creation of innovative Data Science/analytics solutions for specific clients, including the design of complex research * Evaluation of and partnership with external vendors and technologies as appropriate * Evaluation of prospective technologies and companies for partnership or corporate acquisition

**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities** * Organizationally and operationally savvy * Strategic, dynamic, and accessible leader able to manage, coach and mentor team members * Thinks critically and strategically to set direction and guide innovation in product management, project management, and resource management * Effectively collaborates on pitch teams, able to develop compelling capability presentations and deliver dynamic presentations that demonstrate the value of our practice and solutions * Relationship builder with internal teams and clients/prospects at the CMO, CTO and other senior levels * Able to translate complex analytics/data sciences concepts in terms that are easily understood and accessible to clients at various levels of seniority and sophistication with the material * Able to effectively negotiate and close deals with new and existing clients * Change tolerant, tenacious and persistent, pushes past obstacles * Quickly masters new disciplines, concepts, and technologiesStrong oral and written communication skills * Advanced statistical analysis * Research methodologies, benefits and limitations **Qualifications:** * MBA or comparable with focus on quantitative field * 10+ years in marketing strategy and/or advertising strategy * 7+ years in applied marketing analytics and/or research * 5+ years in a client services/professional services organization, preferably an advertising agency or management consultancy * 5+ years’ experience in digital marketing * Track record of successfully growing new businesses from concept through to fruition