Senior Data Scientist

Merck & Co., Inc.

Rahway, New Jersey, US
Hybrid
Advanced statistical methods
Pharmaceutical manufacturing challenges
Reproducible, well-documented code
Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to enhance data-informed decision-making in their Global Animal Health Manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in statistics and data science, particularly within pharmaceutical contexts, and will be responsible for applying advanced statistical methods to complex manufacturing challenges

Job Summary

  • This role offers the opportunity to apply advanced statistical methods to complex challenges in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • You will contribute to key business areas such as quality control, yield optimization, maintenance, deviation management, and regulatory submissions.
  • As part of an innovation-driven and globally dispersed team, this position provides an excellent platform to expand your expertise in both advanced data science and applied statistics.

Matching Summary

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Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to enhance data-informed decision-making in their Global Animal Health Manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in statistics and data science, particularly within pharmaceutical contexts, and will be responsible for applying advanced statistical methods to complex manufacturing challenges.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Advanced statistical methods
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing challenges
  • Reproducible, well-documented code
  • R and/or Python proficiency
  • Git collaborative tools

Nice-to-have

  • AI methodologies exposure
  • Agile/DevOps practices
  • Distributed compute environments
  • Regulatory filing reports

Key Requirements

  • MSc or higher in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, or Economics
  • Hands-on experience in data science, statistician, or biostatistics role
  • Experience in pharmaceutical or manufacturing environments preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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