Senior Specialist, Data Science

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp

Not specified
Base: $129,000.00 - $203,100.00; bonus/equity: not...
Hybrid (3 days on-site, 1 remote)
Advanced ai/ml solutions for toxicity prediction
Hands-on experience with large language models
Strong software development skills in python
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp is seeking a Senior Specialist in Data Science to advance their computational toxicology initiatives, focusing on AI and machine learning applications in drug safety. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in AI/ML, particularly with large language models and agentic systems, and experience in a regulatory environment

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate will lead cross-functional projects and deliver production-grade models.
  • This role will drive the development of next-generation computational toxicology capabilities.
  • The company offers a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, and retirement benefits.

Matching Summary

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Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp is seeking a Senior Specialist in Data Science to advance their computational toxicology initiatives, focusing on AI and machine learning applications in drug safety. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in AI/ML, particularly with large language models and agentic systems, and experience in a regulatory environment.

Salary

Base: $129,000.00 - $203,100.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: comprehensive package including healthcare

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • advanced AI/ML solutions for toxicity prediction
  • hands-on experience with large language models
  • strong software development skills in Python

Nice-to-have

  • experience with probabilistic modeling
  • prior experience in regulated environments
  • demonstrated publication record in life sciences

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. or M.S. in relevant field
  • 3+ years post-MS experience in AI/ML
  • experience integrating multimodal datasets

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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