Growth Data Science Director
Talabat
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Location: United Arab Emirates
Location: Dubai
Industry: Information Technology (IT)
Function: Data Science / Analytics
Job Type: Full-time
What You ll Do
- Define and execute a comprehensive data science strategy aligned with organizational goals
- Lead cross-functional teams to design innovative, data-driven solutions for growth and efficiency
- Establish frameworks for A/B testing, multi-armed bandits, and quasi-experimental methods
- Ensure statistical rigor and best practices in experimentation and causality analysis
- Translate business challenges into analytical solutions and present insights to senior leadership
- Provide strategic leadership, aligning data science efforts with business priorities
- Identify emerging data trends and integrate them into company practices
- Collaborate with executives, product managers, and engineers to influence data-driven decisions
- Manage team resources, budgets, and project prioritization effectively
- Mentor and develop managers, fostering a high-performance culture
- Recruit and retain top talent while building career paths and training programs
- Lead organizational change management for new technologies and processes
Desired Candidate Profile
Candidate Requirements
- 8 10 years of professional experience in data science with proven leadership track record
- Advanced degree (PhD or Master s) in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or related discipline
- Expertise in statistics, experimentation, causal inference, and modeling
- Strong record of applying data science to deliver measurable business outcomes
- Strategic mindset with the ability to envision and execute long-term data-driven initiatives
- Demonstrated business acumen and ability to quantify impact on revenue, cost savings, and retention
- Experience managing managers, developing teams, and leading organizational change
- Exceptional communication and executive presence, with ability to influence at all levels
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Talabat
Talabat, headquartered in Dubai, UAE, is the leading online food and grocery delivery platform in the Middle East and part of the global Delivery Hero Group. Delivery Hero operates in over 70 countries worldwide and is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Leveraging technology and innovation, Talabat connects millions of customers to restaurants, grocery stores, and quick commerce services. With a strong focus on data science and analytics, Talabat continues to drive growth and operational excellence across the region.