Senior Data Analytics Lead, Manufacturing Operations

Msd Ireland; Carlow; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Ireland in Carlow seeks an Associate Director of Data Analytics to lead digitalisation projects related to manufacturing data. You will represent data analytics at site meetings and collaborate with NPI, Validation and IPT teams to ensure data integrity and compliance.

The role requires strong data analysis skills, Lean Six Sigma experience, and familiarity with MES, SAP and LIMS in a GMP setting. Hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical discipline is preferred.
• Data analysis experience is required for decision support.
• GMP setting experience with data integrity and analytics is important.
• Lean Six Sigma methodology experience is desirable.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools (Power BI, Spotfire, Shiny) is required.
• Knowledge of MES, DeltaV, SAP, LIMS and PI is expected.
• Regulatory/code familiarity for Irish/European/International standards is needed.
• Ability to manage complex cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Data Analytics SME at Carlow site meetings for digitalisation projects.
• Perform data analysis and provide informed recommendations from data.
• Conduct statistical analysis to support development and commercial batches.
• Provide SME input into investigations and quality notifications.
• Support continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma methods.
• Lead and participate in projects, system failure investigations and reports.
• Contribute to Kaizen events and root cause analyses.
• Implement corrective actions via change management systems.
• Drive global policy/regulatory compliance and cGMP adherence.
• Collaborate to foster a safe, compliant culture at Carlow.

Skills

Data analysis

Lean Six Sigma

GMP

Project management

Statistical analysis

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Science/Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Spotfire

Shiny

MES

DeltaV

SAP

LIMS

PI

Job description

MSD Ireland in Carlow seeks an Associate Director of Data Analytics to lead digitalisation projects related to manufacturing data. You will represent data analytics at site meetings and collaborate with NPI, Validation and IPT teams to ensure data integrity and compliance.

The role requires strong data analysis skills, Lean Six Sigma experience, and familiarity with MES, SAP and LIMS in a GMP setting. Hybrid working is offered.