SPINS · 9 hours ago
Sr. Director, Head of Methodology
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$185K/yr - $205K/yr
8+ years expSPINS is a leader in the retail data industry, focusing on the Health & Wellness market. They are seeking an experienced leader in measurement science to innovate and lead their measurement methodologies for syndicated data products, collaborating closely with various teams to enhance their measurement evolution.
AgricultureManufacturingInformation TechnologyInformation ServicesNatural Resources
No H1B
Responsibilities
Measure calculation methodology end‑to‑end
Apply advanced analytical frameworks (e.g., segmentation, market mix modeling, pricing and promotion elasticity, assortment and need-state analysis) to inform and evolve SPINS measurement methodologies
Own the SPINS projection strategy: census vs sample, projection weights policy, data sources, restatement policy, vendor expectations, handling exceptions, and approve changes
Geography definition and management: rules/decisions for market composition, ACV handling, closed‑store logic
Standards & competitive scan: track industry methodologies
Collaborate with Data Strategy and Product to define and prioritize methodology roadmap
Scoping of innovation data products: write methods specs for new universes/data products
Partner with Data Science to translate complex statistical and machine-learning models into durable, explainable, and scalable measurement standards suitable for syndicated products
Evaluate and incorporate AI- and ML-driven approaches where appropriate to improve projection accuracy, anomaly detection, data quality, and methodological scalability
Qualification
Required
8–12+ years of experience in market measurement, advanced analytics, or applied statistical modeling within CPG, retail, or adjacent data-driven industries
Advanced degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Data Science, or equivalent applied experience
Strong understanding of projection, weighting, calibration, and non-additive measures, or equivalent experience building and operationalizing complex statistical models at scale
Fluency in syndicated retail/CPG geography constructs (e.g., sample and census-based accounts, comparative retailer specific geographies) and integrated panel and POS approaches
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex methodologies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Benefits
We embrace hybrid work options so that you have the flexibility to create a work/life balance that actually works!
Each employee is allotted paid time to use to volunteer with an organization of their choice and charitable donations are matched.
Semi-annual company-wide employee survey that is used to shape company programs, perks, and culture.
Company
SPINS
SPINS is a data and analytics company that provides market intelligence and insights for the natural and specialty products industry.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
Warburg PincusStripesWeintraub Capital Management
2021-01-19Private Equity
2015-12-01Series Unknown
2000-02-23Series A· $5M
Leadership Team
Jay Margolis
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Casteel
Vice President of Partnerships
Recent News
2026-01-16
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