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The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Data Scientist
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A Data Scientist utilizes skills and experience to systematically answer questions using data to provide actionable recommendations. Commonly utilizes advanced statistical analysis and machine learning techniques. Common responsibilities also include data cleaning and data management.
$105,701 / year median in Maryland
+24% projected growth
Job Description
Work Your Magic with us! Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. Your Role As a Data Science Expert, you combine advanced data science and business analytics experience to generate actionable insights that accelerate development, optimize business strategies and support key business decisions. Operating within Contract Testing Services, you turn complex datasets into actionable insights through exploratory data analysis, predictive modeling, and machine learning algorithms. You will design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards to communicate key performance indicators across functions, including marketing, sales, R D, operation and IT. By leading data management and evaluating emerging AI and analytics tools, your efforts directly streamline operations and deliver a competitive edge in the life science market. Main Responsibilities Curate large datasets, perform statistical analyses, and run proof-of-concept tests for laboratory and business solutions. Design, build, and refine machine learning and artificial intelligence models for marketing, operation, R D, and supply chain optimization. Work closely with business experts, lab operation, researchers, and software engineers, in agile team settings. Create interactive dashboards and reports to communicate key findings and metrics to stakeholders. Own and drive data standards, pipelines, and architecture quality across projects. Who You Are Prefer master's degree in data science, Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or related field. 3+ years of experience in data science or analytics roles, ideally within Life Science or Pharma industry. Proficient in Python, SQL, and predictive machine learning algorithms. Skilled in DOMO, Palantir Foundry, Tableau or Power BI for interactive dashboard creation. Expert in exploratory data analysis and predictive modeling. Cross-functional collaborator adept at translating data for stakeholders. Curious continuous learner focused on adopting advanced technologies. Location This is an onsite role required to be located in our Rockville, MD site. We do off a hybrid flexible work arrangement.