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data sciences director

Client of Tandem Search

Location: Dubai/Riyadh 
Big4 
Level: Director
Role Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Director to join our Data &amp; AI practice, working with global and regional clients to unlock the value of data, analytics, and artificial intelligence. As a Director, you will play a pivotal role in leading client engagements, driving business development, and shaping the firm s Data &amp; AI offerings.
You will be responsible for delivering large-scale transformation programs, advising C-suite executives on AI strategy and adoption, and mentoring high-performing teams. This role is a Partner-track opportunity for a leader who can combine technical expertise, commercial acumen, and strategic vision to expand the firm s footprint in this fast-evolving domain.
Key Responsibilities
Client Delivery
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 Lead large, complex engagements across data strategy, AI adoption, cloud platforms, machine learning, and advanced analytics.
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 Advise clients on data monetization, operating models, AI governance, and emerging technologies (LLMs, generative AI, automation).
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 Oversee delivery excellence by managing cross-functional teams and ensuring high client satisfaction.
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Business Development
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 Drive go-to-market initiatives for Data &amp; AI services, developing new offerings and propositions.
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 Build strong client relationships with CxO and Board-level stakeholders, positioning the firm as a trusted advisor.
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 Originate and convert opportunities into multi-million-dollar consulting engagements.
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Practice Development &amp; Leadership
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 Support the growth of the Data &amp; AI practice by scaling capabilities, frameworks, and delivery models.
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 Mentor and coach managers and senior managers, developing the next generation of leaders.
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 Contribute to thought leadership by publishing insights, participating in industry forums, and representing the firm externally.
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Qualifications &amp; Experience
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 15+ years of professional experience in consulting, technology, or digital transformation, with at least 8 years focused on data, analytics, and AI.
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 Proven track record of leading data &amp; AI engagements at scale across industries such as financial services, energy, healthcare, government, or consumer.
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 Strong expertise in:
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 Data platforms and engineering (Azure, AWS, GCP).
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 Advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI/LLM solutions.
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 Data governance, ethics, and regulatory compliance.
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 Experience in business development, including pipeline management, proposals, and closing $5M+ annual sales.
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 Strong network with senior business and technology leaders in the Middle East (preferred).
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 Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field; MBA or Master s preferred.
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Data & AI Director

Careem

<div><div>Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East &mdash; making it easy to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Our purpose is simple: to simplify and improve people&rsquo;s lives and build an awesome organisation that inspires. 
Since 2012, Careem has enabled earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of more than 70 million customers, and built a platform where the region&rsquo;s best talent and entrepreneurs thrive. We operate in 70+ cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.

We&rsquo;re now entering our next chapter &mdash; one powered by AI. We&rsquo;re looking for AI talent: curious problem-solvers who know how to apply AI to build tools, automate workflows, and create real impact. Whether it&rsquo;s streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience, or reimagining internal systems &mdash; we want people who can make Careem work smarter and move faster.</div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
About the Role</h2>

The Director of Data Science (ML) leads Careem&rsquo;s central Machine Learning and Data Science organization &mdash; a 30+ members team driving applied AI innovation across the Everything App. This leader defines and executes Careem&rsquo;s AI strategy, scaling machine learning capabilities across all verticals, and ensuring AI becomes a core competitive differentiator.

You will shape how Careem personalizes user experiences, optimizes its marketplace dynamics, and leverages the latest in Generative AI and Large Language Models to serve millions of customers every day.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">What you'll do</h2>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">1. Strategic Leadership</h3>
Define and execute the vision and multi-year strategy for Data Science and Machine Learning across all Careem verticals. 
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Closely partner with product, engineering, and business leaders to identify and prioritize high-impact AI opportunities with measurable business ROI. 
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Drive standardization, scalability, and platformization across ML systems to accelerate delivery and innovation. 
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Evangelize AI across the company, ensuring alignment between AI investments and Careem&rsquo;s overall strategic priorities. 
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Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing team of 30+ ML engineers and data scientists distributed across geographies and domains. 
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Foster a culture of inclusion, experimentation, and excellence &mdash; empowering teams to take ownership and innovate. 
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Ensure clear ownership and accountability across core DS streams, and continuously evolve team structure for scale and accelerating impact. 
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Mentor emerging leaders and invest in developing technical and leadership capabilities across the organization. 
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</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">3. Technical &amp; Operational Excellence</h3>
Oversee the design, development, and deployment of end-to-end ML systems &mdash; from data collection and feature engineering to productionized models and monitoring. 
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Partner with engineering to ensure robust infrastructure for training, retraining, and serving ML models at scale. 
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Define and oversee the technical AI roadmap and direction for the team. 
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Lead innovation in Generative AI and LLM applications, ensuring Careem stays at the forefront of applied AI technologies. 
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Champion MLOps and automation to reduce experimentation-to-production cycle time. 
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Ensure each Data Science domain delivers measurable impact aligned with company OKRs and product outcomes. 
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Collaborate with vertical leaders to embed ML into user-facing experiences (e.g., personalized discovery, dynamic ranking, ETA prediction, integrity systems). 
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Establish clear success metrics and measurement frameworks for AI-driven initiatives with clear AI impact accounting. 
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Champion a data-driven culture across Careem &mdash; ensuring insights and experimentation inform every product and business decision. 
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</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">5. Cross-Functional Influence</h3>
Represent Data Science leadership in executive and strategic forums, influencing company priorities and investment decisions. 
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Collaborate closely with Engineering Platform, Product Analytics, and Data Platform teams to align on architecture, tooling, and data strategy. 
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">What you'll need</h2>
10+ years of experience in Data Science, ML, or Applied AI, including 5+ years leading large, high-performing technical teams. 
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Proven record of building and scaling ML systems in production for large-scale consumer platforms (e.g., personalization, recommendation, search, marketplace optimization, fraud detection). 
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Advanced degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field. 
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Demonstrated ability to translate complex ML concepts into strategic business impact. 
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Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and non-technical domains. 
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<li>Deep passion for product-oriented AI &mdash; using data and ML to create delightful, human-centered experiences.</li></ul> 

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What we&rsquo;ll provide you</h2>

We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to:
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<li>Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.</li>
<li>Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.</li>
<li>Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.</li>
<li>Work 4 days a week in office &amp; 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year.</li>
<li>Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.</li></ul></div></div>

Director of Data Science

Client of Involved Solutions

The Head of Data &amp; AI will define and implement the companies' data and AI roadmap, ensuring data integrity, analytics maturity, and the integration of AI across key business areas. This includes building scalable data platforms, leading data science initiatives, and partnering with technology and business teams to drive value from data.You'll lead a cross-functional team covering data engineering, data science, and analytics, with a focus on enabling decision intelligence, predictive modelling, and GenAI applications that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.

Head of Data & AI

We have partnered with a Tier-1 Fintech organisation in the UAE to appoint a Head of Data Science. This strategic leadership role will oversee the growth of the data science function and embed AI/ML capabilities across the business. About the role: <ul> <li>Lead and scale a high-performing data science team across multiple fintech domains.</li> <li>Define and deliver the data science strategy in alignment with business goals.</li> <li>Oversee the development of AI/ML models in fraud detection, credit scoring, and customer personalisation.</li> <li>Partner with C-suite stakeholders to ensure AI is embedded into product design and decision-making.</li> <li>Build strong governance, ensuring compliance with data privacy and regulatory standards.</li> </ul> About you: <ul> <li>PhD or Masters in Computer Science, AI, or a quantitative discipline.</li> <li>12+ years of experience, with at least 5 in leadership roles within data/AI.</li> <li>Track record of delivering large-scale AI initiatives in fintech or financial services.</li> <li>Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience scaling data teams.</li> <li>Deep understanding of AI/ML frameworks, cloud platforms, and modern data architectures.</li> </ul>

Head of Data Science

Talabat

Define and execute a comprehensive data science strategy aligned with organizational goalsLead cross-functional teams to design innovative, data-driven solutions for growth and efficiencyEstablish frameworks for A/B testing, multi-armed bandits, and quasi-experimental methodsEnsure statistical rigor and best practices in experimentation and causality analysisTranslate business challenges into analytical solutions and present insights to senior leadershipProvide strategic leadership, aligning data science efforts with business prioritiesIdentify emerging data trends and integrate them into company practicesCollaborate with executives, product managers, and engineers to influence data-driven decisionsManage team resources, budgets, and project prioritization effectivelyMentor and develop managers, fostering a high-performance cultureRecruit and retain top talent while building career paths and training programsLead organizational change management for new technologies and processes

Growth Data Science Director

Client of  DNA Recruitment

Share this: LinkedIn WhatsApp Email X Facebook Due to continued expansion, DNA is currently looking for a Client Development Executive to facilitate closer cooperation with existing clients and the onboarding of prospects. Join us as a Client Development Executive and help drive growth in our Life Sciences HR consultancy. You ll identify and engage new clients in the Middle East, build lasting relationships, and promote our Talent Acquisition and HR services. Collaborate on strategic BD plans, represent us at industry events, and contribute to our expanding presence. This role requires experience in sales, strong market knowledge, and a passion for the Life Sciences sector, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service and meeting growth targets in a dynamic environment. At DNA Recruitment, we carefully review all applications and aim to contact every suitable candidate within 5 working days at the earliest. If you don t hear from us, please consider your application unsuccessful. Client Development Executive Essential Duties &amp; Responsibilities : • Identify and target potential clients in the Middle East Life Sciences sector. • Work closely with the BD Director to develop and implement strategic BD plans to achieve sales targets. • Build and maintain strong relationships with the Life Sciences community • Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities. • Target BD campaigns with Marketing support • Present and demonstrate our Talent Acquisition services to potential clients. • Collaborate with the marketing team to develop promotional materials. • Attend industry conferences and events to network and promote our brand. • Prepare and deliver sales reports to management. • Monitor competitor activities and market trends, LinkedIn ADs Chasing. • Provide excellent customer service and support to prospects • Manage and update the customer relationship management (CRM) system. • Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies. Client Development Executive Job Requirements: • English Fluency, both verbal and written is obligatory. Other foreign languages would also be an advantage. • Minimum 3 years experience in Business Development/Sales • Lifescience Industry experience will be a plus • Middle East market experience is mandatory • Bachelor s Degree • Experience in the sales process, CRM follow-up

Client Development Executive

South View School

We are looking to employ a Science Teacher to join our highly effective Science Team. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of motivated and committed teachers who place the students at the heart of learning.
The ideal candidate will:
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<li>Demonstrate a passion for teaching and learning.</li>
<li>Have experience in teaching all three sciences at KS3</li>
<li>Have the ability to teach all GCSE sciences, specialising in chemistry or physics and ideally experience teaching A Level chemistry or physics as well.</li>
<li>Support teaching and learning using practical lessons and teacher demonstrations wherever possible.</li>
<li>Have a proven track record of providing outstanding teaching and learning.</li>
<li>Have very strong pastoral skills and experience in supporting students</li>
<li>Be able to work collaboratively and be able to share best practice with colleagues</li>
<li>Be willing to lead and participate in enrichment activities in science to support the learning in the classroom</li>
<li>Be able to use data effectively to support students learning and progress</li>
<li>Hold a recognized degree with a recognized teaching qualification.</li>
<li>Be invested in self-improvement though engagement with the broad spectrum of CPD options available at South View School.</li>
</ul>

Teacher of Science

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