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Why Should You Join Us?

At AS Watson, we believe in our people, in teamwork and the importance of your personal growth. If you are looking for the opportunity to join our award-winning international family with over 16,000 stores across 28 markets in Asia and Europe, the AS Watson family welcomes you…

You can enjoy :

• Conveniently located in Whampoa, less than 5 min. walk from MTR
• Cozy office with contemporary design
• Comprehensive Medical and Life insurance coverage, including your spouse and children

Role Purpose:

We are seeking a Data Science Lead to drive innovation and lead the development of AI solutions within the AI Lab. This role requires strong expertise in machine learning and optimization techniques. The successful candidate will lead projects, mentor a team, and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful AI-driven solutions.

A typical day in this Role:

• Lead and manage AI Lab projects, ensuring timely delivery, quality standards, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Engage with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to define project scopes, objectives, and success metrics.
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of machine learning and Deep Learning models.
• Ensure best practices in model training, evaluation, and deployment, emphasizing scalability, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of data scientists, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Work closely with engineering, product, and business teams to integrate AI solutions into business operations, translating complex data insights into actionable strategies.

This job is a good fit for You if:

• You are a COMMANDER. You take the initiative and tend to start discussions and move groups into new areas of exploration, towards the goal.
• You are a PROBLEM SOLVER. You make decisions based on evidence-based opinions.
• You are a BIG PICTURE THINKER. You are a big fan of brainstorming and collaborative idea generation. You stay up to date on trends and are always open to new possibilities.

Success will depend on:

• Academic background in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or a related field
• Solid knowledge and experience in various machine learning and statistical techniques.
• Strong knowledge of Python, SQL, and familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Proven ability to deliver AI/Data Science solutions in fast-paced, agile environments using scalable, reusable code and models.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across teams and presenting to stakeholders.
• Experience in developing and deploying optimization solutions (e.g., linear programming, constraint-based optimization, heuristic methods) is highly preferred
• Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs) is a plus

What is holding you back?

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