Job ID: 40779 | Location: Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Clariant is a focused, sustainable, and innovative specialty chemical company. We connect our customers to value-adding and sustainable solutions for products used in countless everyday applications. Our solutions contribute to our customers' sustainability targets while prioritizing our own. We are committed to creating value through innovation and sustainability for our customers, stakeholders, and the environment.
As a Senior Data Scientist (m/f/d), you will develop and deploy machine learning solutions across manufacturing, commercial, R&D, and supply chain functions. You will define best-practice standards for models and mentor a team of data scientists while driving Clariant's data-driven transformation journey.
Responsibilities
* Develop and deploy machine learning solutions across manufacturing, commercial, R&D, and supply chain
* Define best-practice standards for models and approaches
* Mentor a team of data scientists across multiple initiatives
* Drive problem framing, hypothesis development, and solution architecture in cross-functional teams
* Build robust modular pipelines enabling reusable ML components
* Review and challenge modeling approaches, ensuring scientific rigor and business relevance
* Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders and shape priorities, challenge assumptions and quantify value
* Translate business problems into data science plans
* Promote agile delivery and experimentation culture
Requirements
* Master's or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or similar field
* 4+ years of experience delivering end-to-end machine learning projects
* Industrial/process-driven experience preferred
* Exposure to product-driven development
* Experience mentoring data scientists is a plus
* Strong proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch), SQL and data orchestration
* Cloud experience (AWS preferred) & MLOps familiarity
* Bonus: Experience with plant/process data systems
* Strong analytical mindset combining structured thinking and pragmatic problem-solving abilities
* Excellent communication skills with a proactive ownership approach to projects
Our Offer
* The opportunity to make a significant impact through data-driven transformation
* A collaborative working environment with cross-functional teams
* Professional development opportunities in a global specialty chemicals company
* Competitive compensation and benefits package
Your Contact
Rodrigo Wintersteller Talent Acquisition Partner EMEA Tel. +49 (0)69/305-80582 #LI-RW1
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Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.
At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.
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