Specialist, Data Science Remote at MSD

Job DescriptionThe 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 executedatamodelling processes to create algorithms predictive models and analysis related to clinicaltrial operations.Primary responsibilities include:Solve complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify & deliver innovative solutionsExecute advanced analytics that includes predictive prescriptive & machine learning/AI capabilitiesBuild prototypes for early user validationIdentifying and acquiring data based on business needs to enhance or complement current solutions/data setsExecuting methods of retrieving blending and organizing data to develop innovative solutionsEnsure data science investments are maximized by data-driven initiatives data quality and governance data access and toolsExecutes identified improvements to products processes or servicesBuild knowledge of the competitive landscape and identify areas of competitive differentiationBuild knowledge of state-of-the-art innovations in data science from both academic and industry sourcesAptitude/skills for getting things done in a complex work environment is required.Education Minimum Requirement:Bachelors degree in quantitative and/or sciences.Preferred Experience and Skills:Experience in clinical development or operations.Required Experience and Skills:A minimum of two years of data analytics experience.Solid technical skills including:Datawrangling 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 skillsUse 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.clinicaltrialjobsEligibleforERPRequired Skills: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Business Communications Business Intelligence (BI) Business Management Business Model Development C Programming Language Clinical Development Communication Management Computer Science Data Analysis Database Design Data Engineering Data Modeling Data Science Data Visualization Machine Learning (ML) Programming Languages R Programming Software Development Stakeholder Relationship Management Statistical Data Modeling Statistical Machine Learning Statistics Systematic Problem Solving Waterfall ModelPreferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HEREUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or other applicable legally protected a federal contractor we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws visit:EEOC Know Your RightsEEOC GINA SupplementWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together talented and committed people with diverse experiences perspectives skills and backgrounds. 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We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one anothers thinking and approach problems collectively.Learn more about your rights including under California Colorado and other US State ActsU.S. Hybrid Work ModelEffective September 5 2023 employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week Monday - Thursday although the specific days may vary by site or organization with Friday designated as a remote-working day unless business critical tasks require an on-site Hybrid work model does not apply to and daily in-person attendance is required for field-based positions; facility-based manufacturing-based or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as remote.The salary range for this role is$104200.00 - $163900.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills geographic location government requirements and business or organizational needs.The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive if applicable.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. More information about benefits is available at can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.San Francisco Residents Only:We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles Residents Only:We will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring OrdinanceSearch Firm Representatives Please Read CarefullyMerck & 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. 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Required Experience:IC Key Skills GIS,Computer Data Entry,Facilities Management,ADMA,Fleet,Key Account Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 104200 - 163900