Merck KGaA Posted August 17, 2026

Data Scientist

Rockville, Maryland, United States FULL_TIME
Biostatistics & Data Science

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About this opportunity

Work Location:  Rockville, Maryland

Shift:  No

Department:  LS-AS-TTA CTS Data, AI & Digital Platform

Recruiter:  Nick Dubey

This information is for internals only. Please do not share outside of the organization.

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. Additional responsibilities include:

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.

This is an on-site position located in Rockville, MD.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or other information technology discipline OR Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or other mathematics discipline.

3+ years of experience in data science or analytics roles.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Biostatistics or Data Science.

Highly proficient with Palantir Foundry, Tableau, or Power BI for interactive dashboard creation.

Proficient in Python, SQL, and predictive machine learning algorithms.

Experience within life science or pharmaceutical industries.

Experience in a GxP or similarly regulated environment.

Expertise in exploratory data analysis and predictive modeling.

Adept at cross-functional collaboration and translating data for stakeholders.

Deeply curious and interested in adopting advanced technologies.

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

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Biostatistics & Data Science
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Rockville, Maryland, United States
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Biostatistics & Data Science role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 157 comparable Biostatistics & Data Science roles across 26 biopharma companies.

157Comparable roles tracked
148Currently active
26Companies hiring similar roles
19Countries represented

Salary context

55 of 157 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject $95,100/yr – $142,600/yr
Lowest disclosed · Sr. Computational Statistician (R2 – R3) · Lilly $46,842/yr – $117,289/yr
Highest disclosed · Executive Director, Biostatistics · Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (US) $271,600/yr – $407,400/yr
Peer group range $82,066 – $339,500 (median $180,500)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 157 comparable roles

United States89
United Kingdom11
India10
Japan9
Germany8
Poland5

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Seniority mix

119 of 157 peers have a known seniority level

Senior29
Principal27
Manager21
Associate Director18
Director15
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc3
Senior Director3
Executive/VP2
Associate1

Therapeutic area mix

18 of 157 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology17
Rare Disease1

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