Sr. Specialist, Decision Intelligence (m/f/d)

MSD; Schachen; On-site; CHF 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD in Switzerland is seeking a Senior Specialist, Decision Intelligence within DSCS Digital Technologies to architect advanced analytics, optimization, and data pipelines that enable data‑driven decisions for development sciences and clinical supply.

You will translate business problems into mathematical models, build scalable web apps and AI workflows, monitor KPI performance, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver impactful digital capabilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in data science, OR, data engineering or related highly technical role.
• Pharmaceutical development or clinical supply chain experience preferred.
• Strong Python and ML model deployment experience; Databricks and MLOps preferred.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into technical roadmaps.
• Familiarity with AI agents and automation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Translate business problems into mathematical models for simulation and optimization.
• Develop robust analytics to integrate with WebApps and AI workflows.
• Create probabilistic forecasting and stochastic optimization approaches.
• Define KPIs and monitor value from digital transformation initiatives.
• Build scalable data pipelines and provide technical enablement for end‑users.

Skills

Python

Machine learning

Databricks

MLOps

GitHub

VS Code

SQL

Agentic AI

Decision science

Operations research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Data Science

Tools

Databricks

Dataverse

Copilot Studio

Cline

GitHub

VS Code

Python IDEs

SQL Databases

Job description

Job Description Position Overview - Basic Functions & Responsibility

Digital is the multiplier that will allow Development Sciences and Clinical Supply (DSCS) to deliver better experiments faster, efficient filing and launch, more robust supply chains and higher‑confidence decisions across the portfolio. The DSCS Digital Technologies (DDT) organization is tasked with the mission to pioneer and deploy innovative digital technologies that drive the acquisition, automation and utilization of data to enhance insights, efficiency, and quality of DSCS processes and methods. The DSCS Digital Technologies (DDT) organization within our Research Team is accountable for driving the digital transformation, data architecture, and technology solutions that enable execution and operations within the DSCS organization. The Senior Specialist, Decision Intelligence is a technical role responsible for developing advanced analytics and operations research capabilities to enable data‑driven decision making and inform DSCS business operations. This role will focus on modeling, simulation and optimization frameworks to solve complex business problems. The Senior Specialist, Decision Intelligence will:

• Support the translation of business problems into mathematical models for business process simulation and optimization.
• Build robust and sustainable analytics that can be seamlessly integrated with WebApps and/or Agents to streamline user interaction.
• Develop and implement probabilistic forecasting and stochastic optimization techniques to enable strategic decision making given uncertainty.
• Serve as a business analyst to support business cases for new digital capabilities.
• Define and track KPIs aligned with the value proposition for digital transformation within DSCS.
• Contribute to designing, building, and implementing modern data foundations and pipelines.
• Contribute to the development of custom web applications (WebApps) that allow business users to seamlessly interact with data products and model outputs.
• Work strategically across the DSCS Digital Technologies team to streamline routine work through advanced automation and AI tools.
• Contribute to the advancement of the DDT Decision Intelligence Strategic Roadmap, developing reusable components that support decision intelligence capabilities across business domains.

Primary Activities Requirements Translation

Translate business processes and/or stakeholder requirements into accurate mathematical representations and technical specifications for corresponding models, agents and data products.

Decision Intelligence Strategy

Translate data and model outputs into clear, concise and interpretable business insights. Collaborate with Digital Operations Change Management and functional area SMEs to define and implement AI‑enabled decision making processes across DSCS.

Business case development

In collaboration with DSCS SMEs, develop the business case and articulate the value proposition for new digital capabilities.

Performance monitoring

Define and track KPIs to monitor the value realized through digital transformation within the DSCS organization.

Modeling & Simulation

Develop mathematical models to simulate and/or optimize business processes using techniques including but not limited to machine learning, discrete event simulation and optimization.

Data Engineering

In collaboration with the Digital Operations Shared Services team, build and optimize scalable data pipelines leveraging Databricks, Python, Dataverse, and advanced SQL. Transform raw data into contextualized, AI‑ready data products.

Agentic AI

In collaboration with Agentic Intelligence team, test and implement agentic AI workflows using tools like Copilot Studio to automate decision‑making processes and generate proactive business insights.

Web Application Development

In collaboration with Digital Operations Shared Services team, develop and deploy user‑friendly WebApps to support interaction with data and analytics.

Development & Code Management

Utilize modern development environments (VS Code) and AI coding assistants (Cline) alongside GitHub for robust version control of scripts, applications, and data models to ensure code quality.

Systems Architecture

Work closely with system architects to ensure scalable, secure, and efficient DevOps.

Documentation & Enablement

Document processes, code, mathematical models, data models, and system architectures; provide training and technical support to end‑users as new digital capabilities are rolled out.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years in data science, operations research, data engineering or a related highly technical role.
• Pharmaceutical development and/or clinical supply chain experience strongly preferred. Understanding of CMC development across modalities (ie small molecule, large molecule, vaccine) preferred.
• Core Technical Stack: Strong expertise in Python. Experience building and deploying advanced machine learning models. Databricks and MLOPs experience preferred.
• Business Analysis: Proven track record of gathering complex requirements from non‑technical stakeholders and translating them into actionable, technical roadmaps.
• Agentic AI & Automation: Familiarity with or strong interest in Agentic AI and integrating AI agents into workflows.
• DevOps & Developer Tools: Proven experience with GitHub for version control. Comfortable leveraging AI‑assisted development tools like Cline. Proficiency working in VScode or other equivalent integrated development environment. Experience deploying apps or agents preferred.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to tackle complex business challenges and translate them into mathematical problem statements and corresponding technical solutions.
• Collaboration & Influence: Demonstrated ability to develop strong, trust‑based relationships to execute priorities with a diverse group of technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Independence: Independent decision‑making abilities with a proactive approach to delivering results.
• Education and Skills: Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of experience in Engineering, Operations Research, Data Science, or comparable technical field.

Additional location(s)

Compensation Information: The salary range for the additional location (US) of this role is: {USD 117`000.00 - 184`200.00}. This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

Required Skills

• Application Development
• Business Analysis
• Decision Management
• Engineering Standards
• GitHub
• Industrial Engineering
• Machine Learning (ML)
• Python (Programming Language)
• SQL Databases
• Supply Chain Sourcing
• User Documentation
• Version Control
• Version Control System
• Workflow Automation

Recruiting Policy

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre‑existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): N/A Job Posting End Date: 10/31/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

About the Company

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.