Senior Applied Data Scientist

Job Description

Data is everything. Everything is data. Be a storyteller, at the forefront of changing the way that we look at the business and performance at the LEGO Group.

The Senior Applied Data Scientist of the WE Commercial Analytics & Insights team at the LEGO Group assumes a key role in driving actionable insights and build our commercial strategy with applied data science. The Incumbent will deliver high-impact solutions and shape commercial decisions with data-driven insights.

This position will assume a key role in contributing to shaping and evolving the team's capabilities in line with the LEGO Group's vision for data science and global commercial success.

Come and join us in our London hub at one of the most loved brands in the world where you can have maximum impact!

****No relocation support offered****

• Deliver end-to-end data science projects, from framing the business problem and developing models to delivering actionable solutions that create measurable business value.
• Analyse complex datasets on products, channels, customers, and markets using machine learning, statistical modelling, and advanced data wrangling techniques to uncover opportunities and risks.
• Create compelling data visualisations and performance storylines that drive action, bringing complex data science insights to life for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Own and continuously improve WE performance tracking processes, using data science to identify trends, optimise commercial strategies, and inform key business decisions.
• Collaborate across teams — including Global Commercial, Analytics & Insights, Data Platform, Data Science, and Digital Products — to ensure seamless integration of analytics solutions and alignment with broader business initiatives.
• Coach and mentor team members, share knowledge across the team, and stay current with emerging data science techniques and technologies to maximise impact and worth. Has a strong internal network and is keen to share knowledge

Do you have what it takes?

• Bachelors, Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics or a related field.
• Proven experience applying machine learning and data science techniques to solve complex business problems.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python and/or R (including data science libraries), and version control tools like GitHub.
• Strong skills in data wrangling, modelling, and data visualisation — with an ability to balance speed and quality in a fast-paced business environment.
• Excellent communication skills to present complex methods and findings in a compelling way to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Experience or familiarity with Databricks, Agile Framework, Asset Bundles, MLOps Stacks, GitHub actions and Generative AI is a plus.
• Proven experience working with stakeholders to identify high-value solutions and deliver actionable results.
• A collaborative, positive mindset and experience coaching or mentoring junior data scientists.
• A passion for continuous learning, staying on top of the latest techniques and technologies, and sharing knowledge with your team.
• Previous experience in commercial analytics or the consumer goods industry is a plus.

The LEGO Group is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.

Build your career brick by brick at The LEGO Group!

At LEGO® we offer a competitive salary and bonus package as well as attractive benefits.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What’s in it for you?

Here is what you can expect:

Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.

Workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team.

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

Just imagine building your dream career.

Then make it real.

Join the LEGO® team today.