[Hiring] Specialist, Data Science @Merck

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Specialist, Advanced Analytics will work with our partners across GCTO to help address critical business questions beyond simple descriptive or diagnostics dashboards and/or reports. This individual will work independently and/or with a cross-functional team, consisting of subject-matter and technical experts, to define and execute data modelling processes to create algorithms, predictive models, and analysis related to clinical trial operations. Primary responsibilities include: • Solve complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify & deliver innovative solutions • Execute advanced analytics that includes predictive, prescriptive, & machine learning/AI capabilities • Build prototypes for early user validation • Identifying and acquiring data based on business needs to enhance or complement current solutions/data sets • Executing methods of retrieving, blending, and organizing data to develop innovative solutions • Ensure data science investments are maximized by data-driven initiatives, data quality and governance, data access, and tools • Executes identified improvements to products, processes, or services • Build knowledge of the competitive landscape and identify areas of competitive differentiation • Build knowledge of state-of-the-art innovations in data science from both academic and industry sources • Aptitude/skills for "getting things done" in a complex work environment is required. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in quantitative and/or sciences. Requirements • A minimum of two years of data analytics experience. • Solid technical skills including: • Data wrangling, exploration/mining. • Statistical modelling and machine learning. • At least one programming language – R/ Python. • BI tools (i.e., Qlik, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau). • Software development lifecycle (SDLC). • Solid business/communication skills: • Use case development. • Demonstrated presentation skills. • Familiarity with applicable data privacy practices and laws. • Proven abilities to take initiative and be innovative; high “figure-it-out” quotient. • Communication skills including the ability to explain difficult concepts and influence others to adopt a different point of view, when appropriate. Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include: • Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family) • Retirement benefits, including 401(k) • Paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days Job Posting End Date 12/18/2025 Requisition ID: R375893 Apply tot his job