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Associate Director, Data Science - Digital Health Analytics & Innovation - Merck
Data Scientist
Lead cross‑functional teams to design and deploy advanced analytics solutions in digital health, driving innovation and actionable insights across the organization.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the strategy and execution of data science initiatives focused on digital health analytics, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Oversee the development and deployment of machine learning models and predictive analytics solutions using Python, R, and SQL.
- Collaborate with product, engineering, and clinical teams to translate complex data insights into scalable, user‑friendly tools.
- Champion best practices in data governance, quality, and security, leveraging cloud platforms such as AWS.
- Mentor and grow a high‑performing data science team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in data science or analytics, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of delivering end‑to‑end analytics solutions in a digital health or life‑sciences context.
- Strong expertise in machine learning, statistical modeling, and data engineering.
- Hands‑on experience with Python, R, SQL, and cloud services (AWS preferred).
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders across all levels.
Skills
machine learningpythonsqlaws