Data Scientist

About the Role

Procter & Gamble, a global leader in consumer goods with a rich 180-year heritage, operates iconic brands that enhance daily life. Our organization is driven by leadership, innovation, and ethical governance, fostering a workplace where creativity and purpose thrive. Joining us means engaging in meaningful work within a collaborative and supportive culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop tailored algorithms to address diverse problems and varying data types.
• Leverage expertise in Operations Research—including optimization and simulation—and advanced machine learning techniques such as tree models, deep learning, and reinforcement learning to build scalable data science solutions.
• Incorporate cutting-edge Generative and Agentic AI methods to develop dynamic and adaptive models, improving analytical capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with Data and AI Engineering teams to productionize solutions, performing exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and model development on large-scale cloud datasets.
• Serve as a technical mentor, coach others, and establish subject matter expertise in multiple data science methodologies while measuring business impact.

What You Will Receive

• Immediate responsibilities working on key brands, with increasing ownership and impact over time.
• Access to state-of-the-art marketing knowledge and management development opportunities.
• Continuous mentorship through formal training and everyday guidance from managers and peers.
• A dynamic and inclusive workplace valuing every individual, supporting agility, and work-life balance.
• Strong career progression potential, with many top leadership roles historically emerging from brand management pathways.

Your Team

You will report to the Data Science Director and collaborate with business domain experts to understand challenges, design and innovate solutions, and work alongside Data and AI Engineering teams to translate projects into scalable and reliable applications.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or postgraduate degree in quantitative disciplines such as Operations Research, Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Analytics.
• Experience: 2 to 4 years of relevant industry experience.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Python programming and familiar with data science and machine learning libraries including OpenCV, scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow/Keras, and Pandas; capable of coding and testing within cloud environments.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to influence decision-making and collaborate effectively.
• Preferred: Experience with analytic methods like Machine Learning, Optimization, Simulation, Generative and Agentic AI; familiarity with cloud platforms such as GCP or Azure; and knowledge of DevOps tools including Git and CI/CD workflows.
• Commitment to continual learning, embracing emerging technologies, and mentoring peers.

Additional Information

Procter & Gamble is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, prohibiting discrimination on any legally protected basis. Our global presence spans approximately 70 countries, with a commitment to developing leaders across diverse brands including Always®, Ariel®, Gillette®, and many more.

Job Details

Location: Mumbai General Office
Employment Type: Full-time, on-site