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Specialist - Data science/Forecasting

1 month ago

Pune, India MSD Full time

Job Description

Specialist, Software Engineer (Python/Forecasting), Digital Solutions

At our company we are leveraging analytics and technology, as we invent for life on behalf of patients around the world. We are seeking those who have a passion for using data, analytics, and insights to drive decision making, that will allow us to tackle some of the world’s greatest health threats. Within our commercial Insights, Analytics, and Data organization we are transforming to better power decision-making across our end-to-end commercialization process, from business development to late lifecycle management.

We are looking for a team member for Digital solutions team who will work within the Human Health Digital Data and Analytics area to contribute to development of our advanced data science application platform.  We are realizing the vision of a cohesive commercial decision support suite, helping stakeholders make data-driven decisions to optimize delivery of our product to patients. The candidate will work with the Global Commercial Assessment & Forecasting (GCAF) to design and implement robust forecasting solutions in python.

The Specialist, Software Engineer (Python/Forecasting) role requires programming skills in Python and thorough knowledge strategic forecasting.

The preferred candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit, understanding of healthcare & technology, a demonstrated record of building forecasting solutions. The candidate will have demonstrated leadership skills, an ability to work independently and deal well with ambiguity and strong collaboration skills. The candidate will empower a growth mindset and inspire a culture of continual learning. This role will require interfacing and collaborating with many teams throughout a lot of our markets and so strong communication skills is a must.

Primary Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Responsible for one/multiple therapy areas – demonstrating good pharmaceutical knowledge.

Responsible for conceptualizing and delivering forecasts and analytical solutions, using both strategic as well as statistical techniques within area of responsibility

Drive continuous enhancements to evolve the existing forecasting capabilities in terms of value-add, risk/ opportunity/uncertainty - identify and elevate key forecasting levers/insights/findings to inform decision making.

Perform quality checks and validate python implementation of the models.

Build own components in python for our product suite, build from quick prototypes to extensive web-based applications.

Reassess our products frequently to enhance models, user experience, performance, and stability.

Conduct code reviews, ensure changes enhance maintainability and performance.

Collaborate on idea generation, definition, and construction with teams across the company.

Learn about the newest techniques and technologies and share with others to improve our team culture and ways of working.

Education Minimum Requirements:

Engineering / Management / Pharma post-graduates.

Required Experience and Skills:

3+ years of experience in the relevant roles; with 1-2 years of experience in pharmaceutical strategic forecasting or analytics and 1-2 years of experience in python.

Excellent programming skills with Python.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong teamwork ethic, passion for learning and desire to seek new challenges.

Experience working in an agile structure and reporting to engineering leads.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse groups of work colleagues and positively manage ambiguity.

Self-motivation, proactivity, and ability to work independently with minimum direction.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to communicate appropriately and confidently with colleagues from different backgrounds and seniority levels.

Excellent organizational skills, with ability to navigate a complex matrix environment and organize/prioritize work efficiently and effectively.

Who we are …

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, 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

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

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:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):


Required Skills:

Business Intelligence (BI), Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Forecasting Models, Pharmaceutical Industry, Project Management, Python (Programming Language), Software Development, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Vaccinations


Preferred Skills:

Data Science

Job Posting End Date:

06/1/2024

*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 Posting End Date:06/01/2024


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.


Requisition ID:R285349

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