## Data ScientistApply: Hybrid: PRT - Lisbon - Paço de Arcos (Head): Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 20, 2026 (7 days left to apply): R421510Job Description## Mindset We are seeking a **Data Scientist** with a growth mindset and passion for turning data and AI into measurable business value. This individual thrives in cross-functional environments, acts as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, and champions a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning. * Passionate about using data science, Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to improve decision-making, customer experiences, and business outcomes.* Acts as a catalyst for AI adoption, helping teams identify opportunities, build capabilities, and embed data-driven ways of working.* Fully engaged with the Company's mission, demonstrating strong ethics, curiosity, collaboration, and commitment to patient and business impact. ## Key Responsibilities * Partner with business teams to identify, prioritize, and deliver data science, segmentation and AI use cases that generate measurable business value.* Design, develop, and deploy advanced analytics, machine learning, GenAI, and predictive solutions to solve critical business challenges.* Translate complex business needs into scalable data products, insights, models, and AI-enabled solutions.* Act as an AI enabler by promoting adoption of AI technologies, educating stakeholders, facilitating experimentation, and driving responsible AI practices.* Develop prototypes, proofs of concept, and minimum viable products (MVPs) to accelerate innovation and validate business opportunities.* Leverage modern data platforms, cloud technologies, machine learning frameworks, and generative AI capabilities to improve efficiency and effectiveness across business processes.* Collaborate with data engineers, data teams, commercial functions, and business leaders to ensure solutions are sustainable, scalable, and aligned with strategic priorities.* Communicate analytical findings and AI opportunities clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, enabling informed decision-making.* Foster a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, experimentation, and innovation across the organization.* Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, security, and responsible AI standards. ## Basic Qualifications * 3+ years of experience in Data Science, Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Business Intelligence, or related fields.* Hands-on experience across the end-to-end analytics lifecycle, including data exploration, preparation, feature engineering, model development, validation, deployment, monitoring, and value measurement.* Experience with Generative AI technologies, large language models (LLMs), AI copilots, AI agents, prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), or similar emerging AI capabilities.* Strong programming skills in Python and/or R, with experience in SQL and modern data science frameworks and libraries.* Experience translating business opportunities into analytical and AI solutions while managing stakeholder expectations and driving adoption.* Consulting, communication, and change management skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across different levels of the organization.* Experience identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing innovation opportunities using data automation and AI technologies.* Knowledge of cloud analytics environments and AI platforms (Azure, Databricks, AWS, GCP, or equivalent) is preferred.* Ability to work in agile, cross-functional teams and lead initiatives that drive organizational change and capability building.* Fluency in Portuguese and English, both written and spoken.* Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, or a related quantitative field. **Additional location(s) Compensation Information:****Required Skills:**Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Engineering, Data Science, Management Consulting, Python (Programming Language)**Preferred Skills:**Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERE**Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully** 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:****VISA Sponsorship:****Travel Requirements:****Flexible Work Arrangements:**Hybrid**Shift:****Valid Driving License:****Hazardous Material(s):****Job Posting End Date:**10/20/2026**\\*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.**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.