Forward Deployed AI Scientist

About the role

The Forward Deployed AI Scientist joins BCG X’s rapidly growing team to apply data‑science methods to real‑world business challenges across industries, including climate change initiatives. You will partner with clients in multiple BCG regions, designing, building, and deploying innovative AI solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Own the full analytics value‑chain: frame business challenges, design algorithms, implement and deploy scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with clients to translate advanced analytics into measurable business impact.
• Develop and deliver thought‑leadership content, papers, and conference presentations on behalf of BCG X.
• Enable colleagues and clients to adopt AI through training and support.

Required profile

• Comfortable in a client‑facing role with ambition to lead teams.
• Ability to distill complex results into clear visualizations and explain sophisticated data‑science concepts.
• Passion for building solutions and experience with modern development tools and collaborative coding.
• Significant experience applying advanced analytics to diverse business situations.
• Deep understanding of modern machine‑learning techniques and their mathematical foundations.
• Strong project‑management skills.