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# Senior Specialist, Data Science

- **Company:** MSD
- **Location:** Rahway, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $198,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Clinical Data Repository, Computer Engineering, Information Engineering, Data Visualization, Database Design, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Oracle (Applications), Software Engineering, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Virtual Agents, Veeva
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us14fcd6f8a4d9d81f7be16e15feb8c452/eaa

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, or related field
Advanced degree (PhD or Master's + 3+ years industry experience) preferred
Hands-on experience with machine learning and data science using Python or R
Proven ability to translate business or scientific questions into actionable models and insights
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences
Self-driven and comfortable operating independently in a globally distributed team environment
Required Skills: Animal Vaccination, Business Intelligence (BI), Collaborative Development, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Database Design, Data Engineering, Data Modeling, Data Science, Data Visualization, Disease Prevention, End to End Management, Information Technology (IT) Support, IT Project Lifecycle, Machine Learning (ML), Prioritization, Python (Programming Language), Software Development, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Veterinary Medicine, Waterfall Model, Working Independently
Preferred Skills:
Current Employees apply

## Description

We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join the Clinical Data Science Realization Team (DSRT) within the Data Science & Scientific Informatics (DSSI) organization.
This team sits at the intersection of clinical science, AI, and real-world application-delivering scalable data science solutions that directly support clinical decision-making and operations.
You will play a critical, high-visibility role as the primary U.S.-based data science partner, translating complex clinical and business questions into impactful AI solutions.
What You'll Do
This is a hybrid role combining hands-on data science with strong business partnership:
Build & deploy clinical AI solutions
Design, develop, and deliver machine learning models and AI-driven applications using real-world clinical data
Act as a strategic partner to stakeholders
Serve as the first point of contact for U.S.-based business and IT teams, translating clinical and operational needs into data science solutions
Drive use case development and prioritization
Facilitate workshops and working sessions to identify, shape, and advance high-value AI opportunities
Translate complex AI into business impact
Clearly communicate technical concepts and model insights to non-technical stakeholders to enable adoption
Collaborate across global teams
Partner closely with data scientists, MLOps, and engineering teams across the U.S. and Prague to deliver scalable solutions, San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los 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 Ordinance
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & 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. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status: Regular
Relocation: No relocation
VISA Sponsorship: No
Travel Requirements: 10%
Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
Shift: 1st - Day
Valid Driving License: No
Hazardous Material(s): N/A
Job Posting End Date: 08/29/2026
*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date., Job Description Assumes the responsibilities for all clinical programming (including reporting and analytics) deliverables including Oracle, Veeva platforms along with the extern…

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