Lead Data Scientist (Associate Director) in Sonning

Lead Data Scientist (Associate Director) in Sonning

Sonning Full-Time 70000 - 90000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead high-impact AI and data science projects while mentoring a talented team.
  • Company: Join Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, a global leader in consumer goods.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to work with innovative technologies.
  • Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities to shape a growing data science capability.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference by delivering solutions that drive business value.
  • Qualifications: Master’s or PhD in relevant fields and extensive experience in data science leadership.

The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.

Role Overview

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will help define, prioritise, and deliver high‑value AI and data science projects that align with business goals.

You will also play a key role in building and mentoring a high‑performing team while championing best practices and innovation across the function.

Lead the end‑to‑end development and delivery of AI and data science projects, ensuring alignment with business priorities.

Partner with stakeholders to scope, prioritise, and advance initiatives through structured processes such as an AI incubator.

Take ownership of solution adoption, including production handovers and ongoing model performance monitoring.

Design and implement forward‑looking AI proof‑of‑concepts, contributing hands‑on to development where needed.

Drive innovation and best practices in machine learning, analytics, and data science delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Define, prioritise, and deliver high‑value AI and data science projects that align with business goals.
  • Build and mentor a high‑performing team while championing best practices and innovation.
  • Lead end‑to‑end development and delivery of AI and data science projects, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
  • Partner with stakeholders to scope, prioritise, and advance initiatives through structured processes such as an AI incubator.
  • Manage and mentor a small team of data scientists (internal and third‑party), supporting both their technical and professional growth.
  • Take ownership of solution adoption, including production handovers and ongoing model performance monitoring.
  • Design and implement forward‑looking AI proof‑of‑concepts, contributing hands‑on to development where needed.
  • Drive innovation and best practices in machine learning, analytics, and data science delivery.

Qualifications

  • Master’s or Ph D in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related field.
  • Extensive experience leading data science and AI initiatives in complex environments.
  • Deep expertise in machine learning, statistical modelling, and business analytics.
  • Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with the ability to influence across all levels.
  • Experience within FMCG or a similar fast‑paced industry is highly advantageous.
  • Advanced proficiency in Python, SQL, and cloud platforms such as Azure or Databricks.
  • Impact

Take ownership of high‑impact, business‑critical AI initiatives.

Work at the intersection of strategy and hands‑on delivery.

Lead and shape a growing data science capability.

Make a measurable difference by delivering solutions that drive real business value.

About the Company

Coca‑Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is a dedicated team of 42,000 people, serving customers in 31 markets, who work together to make, move and sell some of the world's most loved drinks.

We are a global business and one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world.

We help our 2.1 million customers grow, and we are constantly investing in exciting new products, innovative technologies and fresh ideas.

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AI and Data Science Project Management
Team Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Machine Learning
Statistical Modelling
Business Analytics
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