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Specialist, Data Science at MSD (Merck & Co., Inc.)
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Hybrid work arrangement
Hybrid
Mid-level · 3–7 yrs
About the Role
Pharmaceutical analytics and data science are transforming how life sciences companies forecast demand, optimize supply chains, and power commercial decision-making. MSD (Merck & Co.) is hiring a Specialist, Data Science within its commercial Insights, Analytics, and Data organization to drive forecasting and analytical solutions across therapy areas.
This role combines pharmaceutical domain knowledge with machine learning, automation, and data visualization to deliver strategic and statistical forecasting capabilities that inform decision-making from business development through late lifecycle management.
What you'll do
- The Specialist, Data Science is responsible for delivering forecasts and analytical solutions within assigned therapy areas.
- Demonstrate strong pharmaceutical knowledge and end-to-end project management capability
- Conceptualize and deliver forecasts and analytical solutions using strategic and statistical techniques
- Determine optimal forecasting methods considering context, data availability, accuracy, and timeline
- Leverage machine learning algorithms, automation, and data visualization to improve forecasting
- Drive continuous enhancements to evolve forecasting capabilities and identify key levers and insights
- Drive innovation and automation incorporating best-in-class statistical methods
- Collaborate across Supply Chain, Human Health, Finance, Research, and Demand Planners
- Communicate and present analytical findings to technical, non-technical, and executive audiences
- Manage delivery of forecasts and forecasting capabilities in a timely manner
- Ensure documentation is created and maintained per internal standards
- Empower a growth mindset and culture of continual learning within the team
What we're looking for
- Engineering / Management / Pharma post-graduates with 3+ years of relevant experience
- 1-2 years of experience in pharmaceutical strategic forecasting or analytics
- Solid understanding of pharmaceutical industry including drug development, supply chain, and clinical trial data
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with strategic thinking ability
Skills & Technologies
Required
Engineering / Management / Pharma post-graduates with 3+ years of relevant experience
1-2 years of experience in pharmaceutical strategic forecasting or analytics
Solid understanding of pharmaceutical industry including drug development, supply chain, and clinical trial data
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with strategic thinking ability
Ability to manage ambiguous environments and adapt to changing business needs
Proven ability to collaborate across large, diverse, cross-functional stakeholder groups
Excellent communication and storytelling skills for analytical findings
Working knowledge of Monte Carlo simulations and range forecasting
Benefits & Perks
- Health Insurance
- Flexible Leave Policy
- Learning Budget
- EPF / NPS
Why This Role is Good for Experienced Professionals
- This role offers deep pharmaceutical analytics exposure with opportunities to drive innovation, automation, and forecasting accuracy improvements.
- Own forecasting and analytical solutions for one or multiple therapy areas
- Apply machine learning algorithms, automation, and data visualization to forecasting
- Drive continuous enhancements to forecasting capabilities and accuracy
- Collaborate across Supply Chain, Finance, Research, and senior leadership stakeholders
- Present analytical findings and visualizations to technical and executive audiences
- Contribute to evolving team offerings through innovation and standardization
- Work in a hybrid arrangement with a growth-minded team culture
- Apply Monte Carlo simulations and range forecasting techniques
- Leverage AI/ML and NLP modeling as an added advantage area
- Join a global pharmaceutical leader focused on patient impact
About MSD (Merck & Co., Inc.)
MSD is leveraging analytics and technology to invent for life on behalf of patients around the world. The company seeks professionals passionate about using data, analytics, and insights to tackle some of the world's greatest health threats. Within the commercial Insights, Analytics, and Data organization, MSD is transforming to better power decision-making across the end-to-end commercialization process.
- Industry
- Technology
- Company Size
- 500+
- Website
- msdmerckcoinc.com
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Job Details
- Type
- Full time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Experience
- 3–7 years
- Location
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Work Mode
- Hybrid
- Category
- AI / ML
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