Data Scientist

Merck KGaA

Rockville, USonsite$95k-$143k/yrPosted Aug 7, 2026
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About the role

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.

Pay Range for this position: $95,100 - $142,600. The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here: https://careers.emdgroup.com/us/en/benefits

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Compensation

This Data Scientist role pays $95k-$143k/yr. Within typical range for data scientist roles in United States.

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