About this role
The Data Scientist Team Lead role at WPP in Copenhagen is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to guide a sharp team building critical applied-AI capabilities for the Open Intelligence initiative. This position is well-suited for a technically minded leader ready to shape multimodal embedding spaces, agentic tools, and user-facing AI systems in a collaborative office environment.
Role Overview
Operating within the Technology and Innovation department, this position sits at the intersection of machine learning, advertising technology, and audience insight. The professional in this role will report directly to the Director of Data Science for Open Intelligence and work within a vibrant Copenhagen office of around 50 people. The position requires a hybrid working approach with teams in the office approximately four days a week.
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About the Company
WPP acts as a trusted growth partner for leading global brands, uniting media intelligence, data solutions, creativity, production, and transformative enterprise solutions. Powered by the agentic marketing platform WPP Open, the organization operates across more than 100 markets globally. WPP is committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging, continuous learning, respect, and inclusivity.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official WPP careers page to submit an application for this position.
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Where is the Data Scientist Team Lead position located?
The role is located in Copenhagen, Denmark, operating on a hybrid schedule with time spent in the office around four days a week.
Who does the Data Scientist Team Lead report to?
The role reports directly to the Director of Data Science, Open Intelligence.
What technical skills are required for this role?
Candidates need deep proficiency in Python, cloud experience ideally with GCP, and hands-on experience with embeddings, vector search, large language model tooling, and agentic workflows.
Is direct people-leadership experience mandatory?
Direct people-leadership experience is a plus, but not mandatory if the applicant possesses strong technical or project leadership instincts.
What is Open Intelligence at WPP?
Open Intelligence is a strategic flagship data and AI initiative built at the intersection of machine learning, advertising technology, and audience insight to power the next generation of media intelligence.