Job Title: Director, Marketing Science

Location(s) Hybrid: Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA, Detroit, MI, New York, NY

Role Overview 

We are seeking a highly motivated Director of Marketing Science to support our Media Team’s analytics and measurement function. In this role, you will partner closely with senior leadership to bring cross-channel media measurement strategy to life through execution, account leadership, and actionable insights. You will help design and deliver cross-channel measurement solutions -encompassing digital, social, search, linear TV, streaming, and more - leveraging methodologies such as multi-touch attribution, test-and-learn experimentation, and media effectiveness measurement. You will play a critical role in translating advanced analytics into clear recommendations that influence media investment decisions and improve campaign performance. 

Key Responsibilities 

Execution & Measurement Delivery 

• Lead the execution of cross-channel media measurement plans, ensuring alignment with broader strategy and business objectives 

• Translate measurement frameworks into practical, client-ready outputs (analyses, dashboards, presentations) 

• Support campaign and always-on programs with ongoing performance analysis and optimization recommendations 

Marketing Mix Modeling & Attribution 

• Support the application of multi-touch attribution methodologies to quantify channel contribution and inform media investment decisions 

• Partner with Analytics stakeholders to ensure outputs are effectively integrated into planning and optimization workflows 

• Maintain a strong working understanding of Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) methodologies, including how LIFT/LIFT+ solutions complement MMM and broader ROI measurement tools, and help inform opportunities for future integration or enhancement 

Experimentation & Incrementality 

• Design and execute test-and-learn initiatives, including A/B tests, lift studies, and incrementality analyses 

• Ensure strong experimental design and interpretation of results to provide clear, actionable recommendations 

Insights & Storytelling 

• Translate complex analytical outputs into clear, concise insights and recommendations for internal and client stakeholders 

• Develop presentations and materials that connect measurement outcomes to business impact and media and creative optimization opportunities 

Cross-Functional Partnership 

• Work closely with media strategy, activation, analytics, and client teams to ensure measurement is embedded in planning and decision-making 

• Act as a day-to-day marketing science lead on key accounts, ensuring deliverables are timely, accurate, and impactful 

Team Contribution & Development 

• Provide informal mentorship and coaching to junior team members as a subject matter resource 

• Contribute to building team capabilities through knowledge sharing and best practice development 

• Take direction from senior leadership and proactively identify opportunities to improve execution, workflows, and outputs 

Qualifications & Experience 

• 8–12 years of experience in marketing science, marketing analytics, or media measurement (agency or brand-side) 

• Strong working knowledge of cross-channel media measurement, including attribution, experimentation, and ROI analysis 

• Familiarity with Marketing Mix Modeling concepts and how different measurement approaches complement one another 

• Experience supporting data-driven media planning and optimization across digital and/or traditional channels 

• Strong analytical skills, including experience with quantitative analysis and data interpretation 

• Ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights for business and client stakeholders 

• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with the ability to influence without direct authority 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Statistics, Economics, Marketing, Business); advanced degree a plus 

Success in this role means consistently delivering high-quality, reliable measurement outputs that drive confident media decisions, while seamlessly bridging strategy and execution to ensure frameworks are not just designed, but fully operationalized. It involves building strong trust with cross-functional partners through clear communication, accountability, and follow-through, and contributing to a scalable, consistent approach to marketing science delivery that elevates both impact and efficiency across the organization. 

Kantar Benefits

We provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package, including

• Medical plans with comprehensive, affordable coverage for a range of health services
• Health Savings Account/FSA
• Dental, Vision and benefits to cover unique healthcare needs
• Wellness Program
• 401k with match
• Tuition Reimbursement, Commuter benefits
• Unlimited PTO

Why join Kantar?

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.

Privacy and Legal Statement

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The salary range for this role is $120,200 - $140,000 USD Annual. Your final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to location, work experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability

Kantar Rewards Statement

At Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitive and also to support a pay for performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver. 

We go beyond the obvious, using intelligence, passion and creativity to inspire new thinking and shape the world we live in. Apply for a career that’s out of the ordinary and join us. 

We want to create an equality of opportunity in a fair and supportive working environment where people feel included, accepted and are allowed to flourish in a space where their mental health and well being is taken into consideration. 

We want to create a more diverse community to expand our talent pool, be locally representative, drive diversity of thinking and better commercial outcomes. 

Kantar is the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company. We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies, Kantar’s 30,000 people help the world’s leading organisations succeed and grow.

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