Manager, Data Science & Innovation - Wearable Devices

Manager, Data Science & Innovation - Wearable Devices

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet® and Science Diet®. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food. Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.

We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life. A career at Hill's Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

The Manager, Wearables Data Science & Innovation is a key technical leader within the Wearables Data Science and Innovation team, reporting directly to the Director of Wearables Innovation. In this role, you will lead a cross-functional team of scientists and data engineers to extract actionable insights from 24/7 pet wearable sensor data, directly validating product performance and driving corporate strategy. This position offers an exciting opportunity to combine advanced machine learning development with people leadership to shape the future of pet care technology.

Ultimately, this role is responsible for translating complex time-series data into credible, high-impact product claims and behavioral insights.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical development lifecycle of advanced machine learning architectures and data pipelines tailored for wearable devices and animal behavior algorithms.
• Oversee end-to-end ML-Ops, model training, and code quality standards to ensure reliable, on-schedule deployment of data products.
• Partner with leadership to align the technical roadmap and capability development with broader corporate strategic objectives and long-term vision.
• Consult on clinical and observational study designs, establishing data collection standards and quality assurance reviews for data annotation pipelines to substantiate product claims.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison for hardware and firmware development teams to streamline system integrations, data transfer protocols, and troubleshooting.
• Mentor and develop scientists, data scientists, and engineers, promoting continuous process improvement and a culture of collaborative technical excellence.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of progressive data science experience specifically focused on machine learning, signal processing, and time-series sensor data analysis.
• Proficiency in Python or equivalent machine learning programming languages, with demonstrated software prototyping capabilities.
• Proven familiarity with clinical or observational study designs and data collection methodologies used for claim substantiation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Domain-specific expertise in developing machine learning models for animal behavior analysis.
• Comprehensive knowledge of data platform architecture, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), CI/CD pipelines, and Git version control.
• Strong functional competency in translating complex scientific findings into actionable business insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated alignment with global core competencies, specifically Driving Innovation, Teamwork, and Planning & Priority Setting.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Range $ - $ USD Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles. Benefits:
Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life…