Global Head - Marketing Sciences

Lead the global Marketing Sciences organization and drive the transition to a consulting-led, industrialized operating model that combines deep analytical expertise with scalable delivery capabilities. 

This leader is accountable for the overall performance of the function, including client impact, delivery excellence, innovation, talent development, and operational efficiency. They will set the long-term vision for Marketing Sciences and ensure the organization remains a differentiated capability within SA&I.

Vision:

• Build a world leading Marketing Sciences organization, transforming a fragmented network of regional experts into a globally connected, consulting-led and technology-enabled capability that is recognized as a strategic differentiator for NIQ. 

• This leader will modernize the function through standardization, automation, AI and industrialized delivery, creating a scalable operating model capable of delivering consistent quality, faster turnaround times and significant operational efficiencies. At the same time, they will elevate Marketing Sciences from a technical analytics function into a strategic consulting organization that helps clients solve their most critical business challenges and strengthens NIQ's position as a trusted growth partner. 

Key Responsibilities:

Drive the Future Vision for Marketing Sciences 

• Define and evolve the global Marketing Sciences strategy. 

• Create a clear multi-year roadmap that strengthens NIQ's analytical differentiation. 

• Position Marketing Sciences as a growth engine and strategic partner within SA&I. 

• Anticipate market, technology and client trends and translate them into new capabilities and offerings. 

Drive Commercial Growth 

• Partner closely with CS & Sales leadership to accelerate revenue growth and improve win rates. 

• Ensure Marketing Sciences expertise is embedded into strategic pitches and large client opportunities in an impactful way. 

• Expand high-value consulting engagements and increase the proportion of advisory-led work delivered globally. 

Lead Organizational Transformation 

• Deliver the transition from regional execution teams to a globally integrated operating model. 

• Establish clear accountability across Advisory, Delivery, Excellence and Weighting functions. 

• Drive adoption of standardized methodologies, workflows and governance processes. 

• Lead organizational change efforts and ensure regional alignment throughout the transformation. 

Build a World-Class Global Team 

• Develop a strong leadership bench and succession pipeline. 

• Create meaningful career paths for consultants, technical specialists and delivery professionals. 

• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, accountability and collaboration. 

• Ensure resources are deployed against the highest-value opportunities globally. 

Accelerate AI and Automation Adoption 

• Champion automation and AI-enabled delivery across the function. 

• Prioritize investments that improve productivity, quality and scalability. 

• Ensure teams continuously evolve skills and ways of working in line with emerging technologies. 

• Drive measurable improvements in cycle time, efficiency and quality through technology. 

Deliver Operational Excellence 

• Establish global performance standards and KPIs. 

• Monitor business performance, utilization, quality and client outcomes. 

• Drive continuous improvement across operating processes. 

• Ensure strong governance, compliance and risk management practices. 

Experience & Capabilities:

• Significant experience leading large-scale analytics or insights organizations. 

• Strong commercial mindset with demonstrated revenue growth impact. 

• Deep understanding of marketing science, analytics, consumer insights or adjacent fields. 

• Proven track record leading global and geographically dispersed teams. 

• Experience building operating models, shared services or scaled delivery organizations. 

• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders globally. 

• Demonstrated success leading transformation and change initiatives. 

Our Benefits

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

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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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