Lead Data Scientist (f/m/d) AI and Forecasting

Founded in 2008, BMG reimagined the relationship between music companies, songwriters, and artists by offering fairer contracts, greater creative freedom, and unparalleled transparency in royalties and licensing. Now the fourth-largest music company in the world, BMG combines human creativity with cutting-edge technology to connect music with global audiences.

BMG’s Global Data Analytics (GDA) is our central data unit, spanning a close-knit international team of experienced Analytics Engineers, Data Analysts and Data Scientists across Germany, the US and the UK. We are transforming the music industry by enabling our teams to drive business growth, improve operational efficiency, and better serve our artists and songwriters through the robust data-driven decision making and a modern data stack.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Data Scientist (f/m/d) to join our Berlin headquarters and develop innovative (generative) AI / ML / Automation solutions in collaboration with GDA colleagues and BMG’s Technology team. In this role, you will play a key part in driving BMG’s analytics strategy by designing advanced data models that generate actionable insights, integrating predictive analytics across functions, and leading the global implementation of AI and machine learning projects with strategic business impact. By working closely with senior business stakeholders and our Tech & Data teams, you will help shape the future of music analytics!

What you’ll be doing

• Design AI and ML models to support automation and forecasting initiatives e.g. around Marketing ROI, Investments, Artist Scouting, and Market Trends 
• Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA), feature engineering and model evaluation for AI use cases
• Develop advanced statistical and ML models to extract meaningful insights from large data sets
• Partner with Software and ML Engineers to deploy and integrate predictive models
• Provide thought leadership on the feasibility of various ML and AI initiatives (including generative AI), with a focus on strategic business impact
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and management to deliver business objectives through scalable, robust data solutions

What you bring

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science / AI, or related field
• Proficient in Python and SQL
• Advanced knowledge of data analysis, statistical modeling, ML/AI frameworks, and data manipulation tools
• Proven experience deploying AI models in production environments and delivering commercially beneficial data science / ML / AI solutions
• Experience building production-level data pipelines within a cloud infrastructure (e.g. GCP)
• Experience with implementing LLMs (Large Language Models)
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a strategic, results-driven mindset to derive business insights
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and confidently present findings to senior management
• Collaborative mindset, thriving in an international, cross-functional team environment
• Prior music industry exposure and experience with our tech stack (dbt, git, Airflow, GCP BigQuery, Looker) is a strong plus

What we offer

• A modern office in the heart of Berlin and flexible options for remote work
• Numerous benefits such as a free BVG job ticket, a reduced-price membership for Urban Sports, company bike leasing, discounts for Bertelsmann employees, among others
• Ongoing training opportunities on our internal platforms BMG Campus and Bertelsmann University
• Long-term career opportunities for all employees
• A collaborative work environment with an open, appreciative community of people who all share the same passion for working with artists and songwriters
• Our unique corporate culture based on strong values and mutual support that make us a great team
   

This is us
With 20 offices across 13 key markets, BMG represents more than three million songs and recordings, including some of the most iconic catalogs and works from leading artists and songwriters such as The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, George Harrison, Blondie, and more. BMG is wholly owned and privately held by the international media, services, and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the entertainment company RTL Group and the trade book publisher Penguin Random House.

As the great Kurt Cobain once said, "Come as you are." BMG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees. We value diversity in all forms. Equal opportunity is deeply rooted in our core value of fairness, and we are committed to creating a truly inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. If you're good at what you do, come as you are! Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, we welcome you to join our team. 

All applicants to BMG will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. 
(BMG is the proud representative of Kurt Cobain’s publishing catalogue, including the 1992 single ‘Come As You Are’)

Unternehmen: BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT GmbH - Corporate 

Land: Germany

Region: Berlin

Stadt: Berlin

Postleitzahl: 10117

Job ID: 278772