Job Description
If this position will be based in the US or Puerto Rico (not applicable to positions based outside of US or Puerto Rico): Subject to applicable law, all prospective hires will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or intend to be vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 1, 2021, or qualify for a medical or religious accommodation to this vaccination requirement. Hired candidates who are not vaccinated by November 1, 2021, and who have not been approved for a legally-required medical or religious accommodation will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment, subject to applicable law.
Our data science team is innovating how we comprehend our manufacturing process, its stakeholders, and their needs. Working cross functionally we are inventing new ways of working enabled by data science. The Associate Principal Data Scientist is a key member on the Data Science team @ Center for Mathematical Sciences.
The colleague in this role will derive and convey data-driven and actionable insights that drive speed to market, produce improvements, process visibility, reduced wastage, cost reduction, and efficient use of human capital in the manufacturing space.
The person in this role will be working objectively on small-scale analyses as well as with a scrum team for larger engagements, comprised of data analysts, data engineers, data scientists, statisticians, business analysts, and subject matter experts to deliver well-defined projects and insights.
Entrepreneurial spirit, comprehension of healthcare & technology, a demonstrated record of producing actionable insights from analytics, knowledge of and ability to identify and use new data sources to inform manufacturing strategy
Demonstrated consistently strong management skills, an ability to work both objectively and with a team
Empower a growth mindset and inspire a culture of continual learning
Interfacing and collaborating among many teams so strong communication skills are a given for strong performance
Motivated by developing a deep appreciation of drug products and drug substance and possess an ability to define and translate objectives and business questions into analytical problems that require advanced and scalable systematic solutions that produce actionable insights
Primary Responsibilities
Guide stakeholder business priorities and help build solutions that promote business goals
Define and Translate business problems and objectives into logical problems that require analytical solutions, choose appropriate analytical techniques and model methods to address business problems
Speak intensively with other platforms/ competencies to comprehend new trends and methodologies being implemented/ considered within the company ecosystem
Establish and manage close relationships with stakeholders
Be a steward to “Data Science Knowledge Network, A Data Science community of practice” leveraging the combined knowledge of other data science resources in delivering complex analytics projects
Develop production-grade models while thinking strategically
Contribute to innovative experiments, specifically to idea generation, idea incubation and/or experimentation
Travel may be (
Education
Knowledge and Skills
Minimum three years of professional working knowledge in advance analytics (Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence) with at least 2 years on cloud environment (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Self-motivation, proactivity, and ability to work objectively with minimum direction
Proven knowledge of business processes within the pharmaceutical space
Excellent business acumen, with proven ability to comprehend business processes in detail – both at global and region/ country levels – and translate these into user stories and detailed business prerequisites
Proven management and influencing skills, along with good analytical and problem-solving skills
Strategic and strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Effective and strong organizational skills, with ability to navigate a complex matrix environment and organize/prioritize work efficiently and effectively
Demonstrated ability to partner with diverse groups of work colleagues and positively manage ambiguity
Direct knowledge writing production-grade ML code
Direct coding knowledge in one or more languages such R/RShiny, Python, SAS, JMP and Minitab or any other OOP and Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) using SQL
Preferred
Knowledge in AWS platform
Knowledge in using cloud-based SQL and non SQL databases (Redshift, mySQL, DynamoDB, Athena, Mongo etc.)
Two plus years of relevant industry knowledge in the Healthcare/Pharma industry
Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that’s devoted to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.
Who we are …
We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world’s most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
What we look for …
Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.
NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS
In accordance with Managers’ Policy – Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.
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We 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.
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
Domestic
VISA Sponsorship:
Yes
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Remote Work, Telecommuting
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
Number of Openings:
1
Requisition ID: R147257
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