About Firstsource
Firstsource Solutions Limited, an RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group company (NSE: FSL, BSE: 532809, Reuters: FISO. BO, Bloomberg: FSOL: IN), is a specialized global business process services partner, providing transformational solutions and services spanning the customer lifecycle across Healthcare, Banking and Financial Services, Communications, Media and Technology, Retail, and other diverse industries. With an established presence in the US, the UK, India, Mexico, Australia, South Africa, and the Philippines, we make it happen for our clients, solving their biggest challenges with hyper-focused, domain-centered teams and cutting-edge tech, data, and analytics. Our real-world practitioners work collaboratively to deliver future-focused outcomes.
Director – Data Science
Location: India
Experience: 15+ Years
Shape the Future of AI at Firstsource
At Firstsource Solutions Ltd, we’re on a mission to transform businesses through the power of data, advanced analytics, and AI. We’re looking for a Director – Data Science to lead this charge—someone who thrives on solving complex problems, inspiring teams, and driving innovation that makes a real difference.
This is your opportunity to lead a high-performing team, partner with global clients, and design scalable AI solutions that impact millions of lives.
What You’ll Do
Lead with Vision: Define and execute our data science and AI strategy, aligning innovation with business goals.
Inspire & Mentor: Build, guide, and grow a team of data scientists and ML engineers, fostering a culture of curiosity and excellence.
Deliver Impact: Design and deploy machine learning models and advanced analytics solutions that solve real-world challenges.
Collaborate & Influence: Partner with internal leaders and clients to uncover opportunities, present insights, and shape decisions at the highest levels.
Drive Innovation: Explore emerging technologies—generative AI, deep learning, NLP—and bring them into practice.
Ensure Excellence: Oversee model development, validation, deployment, and MLOps practices to ensure reliability and scalability.
Champion Responsible AI: Promote ethical, transparent, and compliant use of data and AI across the organization.
What We’re Looking For
12–18+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or machine learning.
At least 5 years leading data science teams or enterprise analytics programs.
Strong expertise in machine learning, predictive analytics, and statistical modeling.
Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and ML frameworks (Tensor Flow, Py Torch, Scikit-learn).
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps frameworks.
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field (Ph D preferred).
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex insights into clear business strategies.
Why Join Us
Impact at Scale: Your work will shape AI-driven solutions for global clients across industries like BFSI, healthcare, and customer experience.
Innovation Culture: Be at the forefront of AI adoption, experimenting with cutting-edge technologies.
Leadership Opportunity: Lead a team of talented professionals and influence strategic decisions across the organization.
Growth & Recognition: Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.
Collaborative Environment: Work with diverse teams and clients in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
