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We are seeking those who have a passion for using data, analytics, and insights to drive decision making, that will allow us to tackle some of the world’s greatest health threats.\nWithin our commercial Insights, Analytics, and Data organization we are transforming to better power decision-making across our end-to-end commercialization process, from business development to late lifecycle management. As we endeavor, we are seeking a dynamic talent to serve in the role of Specialist - Data Science.\nThis role involves working with our partners in different Business Units (Oncology and Pharma, Specialty & Infectious Diseases) and Domain areas (HCP/Account Analytics, Patient Analytics, Segmentation & targeting, Market Access, etc.) across products in different life cycles to help create scalable and production-grade analytics solutions, ranging from data visualization & reporting to advanced classical ML models and GenAI based agents/agentic capabilities.\nYou will work in the Customer Knowledge and Measurement Analytics function - supporting Oncology BU, where you will play a pivotal role in leveraging your traditional ML and GenAI expertise to address critical business challenges and derive insights to drive key decisions. Working alongside experienced Data Scientists and Business Analysts, you will have the opportunity to collaborate in translating business queries into analytical problems, employing your critical thinking, problem-solving, statistical, machine learning, and data visualization skills to deliver impactful solutions.\nWe are seeking candidates with prior experience in the healthcare analytics or consulting sectors, prior hands-on experience in Data Science (building end-to-end ML models). It is preferred that you have a good understanding of Physician and Patient-level data (PLD) from leading vendors such as IQVIA, Komodo, and Optum. Familiarity with HCP Analytics, PLD analytics, concepts like persistence, compliance, line of therapy, etc., or Segmentation & Targeting is highly desirable. You will be part of a dynamic team that collaborates with our partners across therapeutic areas. Furthermore, effective communication skills are crucial, as this role requires interfacing with executive and business stakeholders.\nWho you are:\nYou understand the foundations of statistics, probability, traditional ML and GenAI and can work in high-performance computing/cloud environments, with experience/knowledge in aspects across statistical analysis, model development, data engineering, data visualization, and data interpretation\nYou structure your Data Science approach according to the necessary task, while appropriately applying the correct level of model complexity to the problem at hand\nYou are self-motivated, and have demonstrated abilities to think independently as a Data Scientist and are able to own workstreams end-to-end partnering with BIA/Business Stakeholders\nYou have an agile mindset of continuous learning and will focus on integrating enterprise value into team culture\nYou are kind, collaborative, and capable of seeking and giving candid feedback that effectively contributes to a more seamless day-to-day execution of tasks\nKey responsibilities:\nLead a team of Analysts - Data Science to solve complex business problems.\nLead the team in understanding the business requirements and translating them into analytical problem statements.\nApplying GenAI to accelerate analytics workflows\nDefine technical requirements (datasets, business rules, technical architecture), provide technical direction to the team and manage end-to-end projects\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions that meet business requirements\nPresent the findings to senior business stakeholders in a clear and concise manner\nManage and mentor junior data scientists through technical and professional guidance, trainings etc.\nDevelop deep expertise in the therapeutic area of interest, contribute to thought leadership in the domain through publications and conference presentations.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree with 5-7 years industry experience\nProficiency in Python/R, SQL and Excel\nExperience in healthcare analytics or consulting sectors\nExperience working with real world evidence (RWE) and patient level data (PLD) from leading vendors such as IQVIA, Komodo, Optum etc.\nExperience in HCP Analytics, Segmentation and Targeting and Patient Level Data analytics (e.g., creating Patient Cohorts, knowledge of Lines of Therapy, Persistency, Compliance, etc.)\nExperience in leading small sized teams\n· Strong foundations of Statistics, Traditional ML and GenAI\nPreferred Qualifications:\nAdvanced degree in STEM (MS, MBA, PhD)\nExperience in Oncology therapeutic area commercial analytics\nKnowledge of Statistics, Probability, Classical ML models, LLMs, Commercial Analytics\nExperience of supporting End to End Project Management\nOur Human Health Division maintains a “patient first, profits later” ideology. The organization is comprised of Sales, Marketing, Market access, Digital analytics and Commercial professionals who are passionate about their role in bringing our medicines to our customers worldwide.\nWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.\nRequired Skills:\nAnalytics Insights, Analytics Insights, Business Decisions, Business Intelligence (BI), Business Needs, Data Analysis, Database Design, Data Engineering, Data Modeling, Data Modeling Techniques, Data Organization, Data Research, Data Science, Data Visualization, Executive Leadership, Healthcare Analytics, Influencing Skills, Machine Learning (ML), Model Driven Design, Project Life Cycle Management, Python (Programming Language), Software Development, Solutions Development, SQL Databases, Stakeholder Relationship Management {+ 4 more}Preferred Skills:\nCurrent Employees apply HERE\nCurrent Contingent Workers apply HERE\nSearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully\nMerck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.\nEmployee Status:\nRegularRelocation:\nDomesticVISA Sponsorship:\nNoTravel Requirements:\n10%Flexible Work Arrangements:\nHybridShift:\n1st - DayValid Driving License:\nYesHazardous Material(s):\nNAJob Posting End Date:\n10/15/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. 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