Senior Specialist, Decision Intelligence

MSD

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Hybrid
Location
Lucerne, Schachen (Werthenstein), SwitzerlandDublin, Leopardstown (Red Oak), IrelandRahway, NJWest Point, PA
Employment
Full-time
Posted
11 days ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 31, 2026 (soon)

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TL;DR · Senior Specialist, Decision Intelligence

JOB TITLE: Sr. Specialist, Decision Intelligence (m/f/d) The Sr. Specialist, Decision Intelligence (m/f/d) joins the DSCS Digital Technologies organization within the Research Team. This technical role focuses on developing advanced analytics and operations research capabilities to enable data-driven decision making for Development Sciences and Clinical Supply. You will translate complex business problems into mathematical models for simulation and optimization, building robust analytics integrated with WebApps and Agents. Key responsibilities include developing probabilistic forecasting, stochastic optimization, and scalable data pipelines. You will utilize Python, SQL, Databricks, and GitHub while leveraging AI coding assistants like Cline and tools like Copilot Studio. The role addresses the technical challenge of automating decision-making processes and improving supply chain efficiency through machine learning, discrete event simulation, and modern data foundations to enhance insights across the portfolio.

What you'll do

  • Translate complex business problems into mathematical models for process simulation and optimization.
  • Build robust analytics and probabilistic forecasting models to support strategic decision-making under uncertainty.
  • Develop and deploy user-friendly web applications for interacting with data products and model outputs.
  • Build and optimize scalable data pipelines using Databricks, Python, and SQL to create AI-ready data products.
  • Implement agentic AI workflows to automate decision-making processes and generate proactive business insights.
  • Define and track KPIs to monitor the value realized through digital transformation initiatives.
  • Document technical specifications, mathematical models, and system architectures while providing training to end-users.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Data Science, or a comparable technical field.
  • 3+ years of experience in data science, operations research, data engineering, or a related highly technical role.
  • Strong expertise in Python and experience building and deploying advanced machine learning models.
  • Proven track record of gathering complex requirements from non-technical stakeholders and translating them into technical roadmaps.
  • Proficiency with GitHub for version control and experience using AI-assisted development tools like Cline.
  • Experience with Databricks and MLOps (preferred).
  • Pharmaceutical development and/or clinical supply chain experience (preferred).
  • Understanding of CMC development across modalities (preferred).

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