Head of Data Science (Commercial AI) — On Running
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 246 days ago
Role overview
In short
As the Head of Data Science: Commercial AI, your mission is to set the direction for the Commercial AI team, ensuring that your projects align seamlessly with On's broader strategy.
You will lead complex, high-impact projects to elevate our marketing and commercial performance through conceiving and delivering industry-leading machine learning and AI solutions.
- In short
- As the Head of Data Science: Commercial AI, your mission is to set the direction for the Commercial AI team, ensuring that your projects align seamlessly with On's broader strategy.
Application process
- Effectively communicate on the impact and efficacy of the marketing ML and AI applications to all levels of the organization.
- Simplify complexity and bring others on board to achieve objectives and create cohesiveness and alignment.
- Drive decision-making and provide input to wider-On topics such as platform strategy, integrating supply chain and commercial decision making, and talent strategy. Your story
- You are a proven data science leader and a domain expert ready to lead and strategically influence our Commercial AI future:
- You are a domain expert in ML and AI design and production implementation.
- You have a strong understanding of ML Operations principles and a track record of identifying the right problem to solve at the right time, to maximize business impact.
- You have a proven track record in the digital marketing landscape.
- You have a clear understanding of prediction models, classifiers, user behavior and website performance.
Company and context
- We sit within Technology and have the opportunity to collaborate across the entire organization.
- If you're excited about optimising how we use and consume data to support On's growth through data, we'd love for you to be a part of our fast-paced environment. What we offer
- On is a place that is centered around growth and progress.
- We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate.
- Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.
- On is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.
Additional details
- You will simplify complexity and leverage your deep expertise in science, ML, and AI to drive significant impact and support On's growth.
- Drive decision-making and provide input to wider-On topics such as platform strategy, integrating supply chain and commercial decision making, and talent strategy.
- Familiarity with cloud-based machine learning platforms (e.g., Vertex AI), Google Cloud, batch and streaming technologies is a plus.
- If you're excited about optimising how we use and consume data to support On's growth through data, we'd love for you to be a part of our fast-paced environment.
Notes and original content
- Your mission
- Your story
- Meet the team
- What we offer
Questions about this listing
What salary does On Running offer for this role?
On Running lists CHF 121'500 - 206'500 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does On Running offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with On Running during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
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