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MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) is the international name for Merck & Co., a major U.S.-based pharmaceutical company.
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Associate Director, Data Engineer, DSCS Digital Technologies joins the Digital Insights team within the Development Sciences and Clinical Supply organization. This role focuses on building a robust data foundation to power the modeling of sterile drug product development. The successful candidate will capture, curate, and deliver experimental and process data from Sterile Product Development teams into machine learning, statistical, and hybrid modeling workflows. Key responsibilities include designing scalable data pipelines, establishing metadata schemas, automating ingestion from laboratory instruments and manufacturing systems, and developing visualization dashboards for stakeholders. Required technical skills include proficiency in Python or R using Posit, RStudio, or Jupyter environments, along with experience in ETL/ELT workflows and SQL. The role addresses the critical challenge of de-risking and optimizing sterile drug substance and product manufacturing processes across biologics and vaccines through data-driven modeling.
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Data Management
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Machine Learning
Generative AI
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Laboratory Informatics
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Analytical Chemistry
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