Senior Data Scientist (Growth / GTM / Analytics) - Global Software Business - London
Rate: £407 per day (Inside of IR35)
Duration: 12 months
Overview
* We are looking for a commercially minded Senior Data Scientist to drive data-led growth across a global, subscription-based business.
* This role focuses on identifying untapped market opportunities, improving customer targeting, and enabling data-driven go-to-market strategies.
* You'll work at the intersection of Data Science, Sales, Marketing, and Strategy, translating complex data into actionable insights that directly impact revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities
Market Opportunity & Revenue Modelling
* Develop models to quantify market opportunity (e.g. TAM/SAM) and identify whitespace across global segments
* Analyse customer and market data to uncover untapped revenue potential
* Deliver insights to support strategic planning and growth initiatives
Customer & Growth Analytics
* Build and deploy propensity models to improve acquisition, upsell, and retention
* Develop customer segmentation frameworks to enhance targeting and campaign effectiveness
* Partner with commercial teams to optimise go-to-market strategies and sales performance
Data Science & Modelling
* Design, develop, and iterate on predictive models that drive measurable business impact
* Apply statistical and machine learning techniques to large, complex datasets
* Ensure models are scalable, interpretable, and aligned with business needs
Data Collaboration & Enablement
* Work closely with Data Engineering teams to productionise models and analytics workflows
* Leverage internal and external datasets to build rich customer intelligence
* Contribute to best practices in data quality, governance, and model monitoring
Stakeholder Engagement
* Translate complex analyses into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders
* Present recommendations to influence commercial strategy, pricing, and product decisions
* Act as a trusted partner across technical and business teams
Skills & Experience
* Strong experience in data science or advanced analytics roles (typically 5+ years)
* Advanced SQL skills with experience working on large-scale datasets (e.g. Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery)
* Proficiency in Python for data analysis, modelling, and experimentation
* Experience building predictive models (e.g. propensity modelling, segmentation, forecasting)
* Demonstrated ability to deliver data-driven solutions that impact revenue or growth
* Strong communication skills with the ability to influence non-technical stakeholders
* Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product, or Strategy teams
Nice to Have
* Experience in SaaS, subscription-based, or platform businesses
* Exposure to pricing strategy, go-to-market planning, or commercial analytics
* Familiarity with market sizing methodologies
* Experience integrating third-party datasets
What We're Looking For
* A commercially focused data scientist who prioritises business impact
* Someone comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
* A strong communicator who can bridge data, technology, and business strategy
Why Join
* High-impact role with direct influence on revenue growth and strategic decisions
* Opportunity to work on complex, global data challenges
* Collaborative environment across data, product, and commercial teams
Please do send across an up to date CV to
*Rates depend on experience and client requirements