Forward Deployed AI Scientist

BCG BCG · Consulting · Bangkok, Thailand · Data Science and Analytics

This role is for a Forward Deployed AI Scientist at BCG X, focusing on applying data science and analytics to solve real-world business challenges for clients across various industries. The scientist will be responsible for framing business problems, designing algorithms, implementing and deploying solutions, and enabling clients to adopt AI. The role involves client-facing interactions, thought leadership, and potentially leading teams. A strong technical background in machine learning, data science, and programming (Python) is required, along with project management skills.

What you'd actually do

  1. framing new business challenges, designing innovative algorithms, implementing, and deploying scalable solutions, and enabling colleagues and clients to fully embrace AI.
  2. apply data science methods and analytics to real-world business situations across a variety of industries to drive significant business impact.
  3. partner with clients in a variety of BCG regions and industries, and on key topics like climate change, enabling them to design, build, and deploy new and innovative solutions.
  4. developing and delivering thought leadership in scientific communities and papers as well as leading conferences on behalf of BCG X.

Skills

Required

  • Python
  • advanced analytics
  • machine learning techniques
  • mathematical underpinnings
  • project management skills
  • client-facing role
  • lead teams
  • distill complex results
  • explain sophisticated data science concepts
  • writing code collaboratively
  • synthesize complex data

Nice to have

  • software development experience
  • DevOps experience
  • Fluency in Thai

What the JD emphasized

  • client-facing role
  • deploying scalable solutions
  • business impact
  • leading teams
  • writing code collaboratively

Other signals

  • client-facing role
  • deploying scalable solutions
  • business impact
  • leading teams