Senior Data Scientist

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1. Organizational Context

a. Organizational Setting

The post is in the Statistics and Data Analytics Division of the Department for Economics and Data Analytics (DEDA), IP and Innovation Ecosystems Sector. This Division is responsible for providing accurate, comprehensive and timely statistical information on the performance of the intellectual property (IP) system worldwide; and a variety of data analytics services that support research, business transformation, operational and administrative functions within WIPO.

b. Purpose Statement

The Senior Data Scientist will lead the development and modernization of WIPO’s statistical and analytical outputs, ensuring high-quality, transparent, and internationally comparable IP statistics. The role will oversee complex analytical and digital initiatives, applying advanced analytics and AI/ML to deliver actionable insights for Member States and senior management, with special focus on insights to inform strategies aimed at increasing the use of WIPO’s global IP systems. This position will also promote best practices in data governance and analytics and contribute to the Division’s strategic and digital transformation priorities.

c. Reporting Lines

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Director of Statistics.

d. Work Relations

The incumbent works in close cooperation with colleagues within the IP and Innovation Ecosystems Sector and other WIPO sectors, in particular with PCT, Madrid and Hague registries, as well as with internal stakeholders involved in data production, IT systems, digital platforms and policy analysis. The role also involves interaction with national and regional IP offices.

2. Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will perform the following principal dutie