Senior Specialist, Data Science

Senior Data Scientist (Clinical Data Science Realization Team) — Hybrid (Rahway)

What You’ll Do
- Design, develop, and deliver machine learning models and AI-driven applications using real-world clinical data; build and deploy clinical AI solutions
- Serve as the first point of contact for U.S.-based business and IT teams, translating clinical and operational needs into data science solutions
- Facilitate workshops and working sessions to identify, shape, and advance high-value AI use cases; drive use case development and prioritization
- Communicate technical concepts and model insights to non-technical stakeholders to enable adoption
- Collaborate across global teams with data scientists, MLOps, and engineering teams across the U.S. and Prague to deliver scalable solutions

Required Experience & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, or related field
- PhD or Master’s + 3+ years industry experience preferred
- Hands-on machine learning/data science experience using Python or R
- Ability to translate business or scientific questions into actionable models and insights
- Strong communication skills for non-technical audiences
- Self-driven; comfortable operating independently in a globally distributed team

Required Skills (examples)
- Machine Learning (ML), Python, data science, data modeling/engineering, data visualization, stakeholder relationship management, software development, prioritization

Benefits
- Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable
- Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate/sick days

Application
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub if a current employee).