Job Description

Manager - Data Science (NLP)

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\xe2\x80\x99s 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. As we endeavor, we are seeking a dynamic talent to be a founder and serve in the role of Manager - Data Science NLP.

We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist with a strong background in Natural Language Processing to lead our NLP efforts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing and deploying NLP models, leading teams, and implementing NLP solutions in real-world scenarios. The Senior Data Scientist will be responsible for driving innovation, setting technical direction, and delivering solutions that meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deploy advanced NLP models to solve complex problems
• Design and lead large-scale NLP projects, including setting technical direction, defining requirements, and managing project timelines
• Analyze large and complex datasets using statistical and machine learning techniques, with a focus on NLP
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement NLP solutions that meet business requirements.
• Develop and maintain NLP infrastructure, including data pipelines and model deployment pipelines.
• Evaluate the performance of NLP models and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in NLP research and apply them to improve existing models.
• Manage and mentor junior data scientists, providing guidance on technical and professional development.
• Present findings and insights to senior stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
• Contribute to thought leadership in the field of NLP through publications and conference presentations.

Requirements:

• PhD or Master\'s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field, with a focus on NLP
• At least 4 years of experience in developing and deploying NLP models in real-world scenarios.
• Expertise in statistical and machine learning techniques for NLP, including deep learning approaches such as Transformers and BERT
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with relevant libraries (e.g., spaCy, NLTK, Transformers, PyTorch)
• Experience with cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Knowledge of data engineering concepts (e.g., ETL pipelines, SQL)
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., pandas, Tableau)
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

• Experience with open-source NLP frameworks (e.g., Hugging Face, AllenNLP)
• Experience with speech recognition or natural language generation
• Experience with data privacy and security considerations in NLP applications

Education Requirements:

Required: Bachelors degree with at least 4-7 years industry experience

Preferred: Advanced degree (MS, PhD) in a quantitative science or health field (e.g., computational biology, epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, mathematics, physics, economics)

Our Human Health Division maintains a \xe2\x80\x9cpatient first, profits later\xe2\x80\x9d ideology. The organization is comprised of sales, marketing, market access, digital analytics and commercial professionals who are passionate about their role in bringing our medicines to our customers worldwide.

Who we are \xe2\x80\xa6

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 \xe2\x80\xa6

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\xe2\x80\x94and start making your impact today.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another\xe2\x80\x99s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Employee Status: Regular

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Required Skills: Business Intelligence (BI), Database Design, Data Engineering, Data Modeling, Data Science, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Project Management, Software Development, Stakeholder Relationship Management

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MSD