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Data Science Lead

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Data Science Lead

AS Watson Retail (HK) Limited
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Job Highlights

  • Lead and manage AI projects
  • Optimization, Forecasting, Predication
  • Supervise a team of data scientists

Come and join a Winning Team

Be remarkable. Be yourself.

Why Should You Join Us?

At ASW, 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 16,800 O+O stores across 30 markets in Asia and Europe, the ASW 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?
Don’t miss out on this great chance to shape Your life!
Apply Now!

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The information provided will be treated in strict confidence and be used only for consideration of your application for relevant / similar posts within the AS Watson Group.

Applicants not hearing from us within 6 weeks from the date of advertisement may consider their applications unsuccessful. All personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed within 12 months from the date of application.

More Information

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Benefit
  • Family medical plan
  • Insurance plan
  • Medical plan
Job Function
Location
  • Hung Hom
Work Model
  • On-site / At the workplace
Industry
Employment Term
  • Full-time
Experience
  • 2 years - 5 years
Career Level
  • Middle management level
Education
  • Degree
Overview

AS Watson Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, is operating over 16,900 stores under 12 retail brands in 30 markets, with over 130,000 employees worldwide. For the fiscal year 2023, AS Watson Group recorded revenue of US$23 billion. Every year, we are serving over 5.5 billion shoppers via our O+O (Offline plus Online) technology-enabled platforms.

Together with our 12 retail brands including Watsons, Kruidvat, Trekpleister, Superdrug, Savers, Rossmann, Drogas, ICI PARIS XL, The Perfume Shop, PARKnSHOP, FORTRESS and Watson’s Wine, we set O+O (Offline Plus Online) as the new standard for retail. O+O is more about creating an integrated offline and online experience to better serve customers’ needs through digital transformation, that enables them to shop across any channel, anytime, anywhere. Every day, we work towards a clear purpose: To put a Smile on our customers’ faces today and tomorrow.

Our success depends on our people staying ahead of the game. We believe that our attitude to teamwork and our encouragement for your personal growth comes shining through everything we do. We also know that our success as an employer isn’t just about influencing you on why you should join our business. It’s about asking you to imagine where it could take you.

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