Senior Specialist, Data Engineering and Analytics

MSD

Singapore

Hybrid

SGD 150,000 - 236,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, USA is seeking a Senior Specialist in Data Engineering and Analytics to support SM S&T data priorities. You will deliver data pipelines, transformations, curated datasets, and analytical outputs while collaborating with scientists, engineers, and digital teams to enable scalable data solutions.

The role emphasizes data quality, compliance, and implementation in a regulated environment, with travel to manufacturing sites and a focus on end-to-end analytics deployment.

Qualifications

Degree (BSc/BEng/Masters) or higher in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Data Science, IT, CS with five years of required experience (MS with 3).
Experience in data engineering, analytics, manufacturing systems, or related technical roles.
Working knowledge of manufacturing, process, or operational data in regulated environments.
Experience with data preparation, transformation, pipelines, analytics tools, dashboards, or reporting solutions.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Execute data engineering and analytics deliverables in support of SM S&T priorities and business needs.
Build, maintain, and enhance data pipelines, transformations, curated datasets, and analytical outputs.
Support dashboards, reporting, and analytical tools to improve visibility and decision support.
Investigate data issues and improve data quality with relevant teams.
Partner with scientists, engineers, manufacturing users, and digital teams to clarify requirements.

Skills

Data Engineering

Data Management

Dashboard Reporting

Data Visualization

Database Administration

Collaboration

SDLC

Education

Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

DataLynx

SEEQ

MPI

MES

Historians

Job description

Job Description

We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. We're at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. Join our company and be part of a team that uses the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world.

Job Description

Within Small Molecule Science & Technology (SM S&T), we are strengthening the use of data and analytics to improve technical operations, process understanding, and business performance. The Senior Specialist, Data Engineering and Analytics will support the execution of SM S&T data and analytics priorities through delivery of high-quality data engineering, data preparation, and analytics solutions.

Reporting to the Director of Data Engineering and analytics, this individual contributor role will work across SM S&T, Digital Manufacturing Division, Digital CMC, MPI, IT, and Global Pharmaceutical Operations teams to improve access to manufacturing and process data, support analytics deployment, and enable broader use of digital and analytical capabilities. The role is well suited to a technically strong contributor who can execute independently, solve complex problems within defined priorities, and collaborate effectively across business and technical teams.

This role requires a strong technical foundation, attention to detail, and the ability to translate defined business needs into reliable, scalable, and compliant data and analytics outputs.

Responsibilities

Execute data engineering and analytics deliverables in support of SM S&T priorities and business needs
Build, maintain, and enhance data pipelines, data transformations, curated datasets, and analytical outputs
Support delivery of dashboards, reporting, and analytical tools that improve visibility, monitoring, and decision support
Investigate data issues and partner with relevant teams to improve data quality, completeness, and usability
Partner with scientists, engineers, manufacturing users, and digital teams to clarify requirements and support solution delivery
Translate defined business questions into data requirements, logic, and fit-for-purpose outputs
Support testing, implementation, and refinement of analytics and data solutions based on user needs and feedback
Contribute to effective communication and coordination across matrixed teams
Improve accessibility and usability of manufacturing and process data through preparation, organization, and contextualization of datasets
Support efforts that enable end users to apply data more effectively in investigations, process monitoring, and routine decision-making
Document data structures, business logic, and technical approaches to improve sustainability and reuse
Support deployment and user adoption of analytics tools, data assets, and reporting capabilities
Provide technical support, user guidance, and knowledge sharing where appropriate
Identify opportunities to standardize analytical methods, data structures, and ways of working
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that strengthen efficiency, scalability, and user experience
Manage assigned deliverables with attention to timelines, dependencies, and quality expectations
Escalate risks, issues, and blockers promptly and contribute to resolution planning
Ensure work is performed in a manner consistent with quality, compliance, and documentation expectations in a regulated environment

Qualifications

Required

Degree (BSc/BEng/Masters) or higher in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Data Science, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline with five (5) years of required experience (MS with 3).
Relevant experience in data engineering, analytics, manufacturing systems, technical operations, or related technical roles
Working knowledge of manufacturing, process, or operational data in pharmaceutical, biotech, or similarly regulated environments
Experience with data preparation, transformation, pipeline development, analytics tools, dashboards, or reporting solutions
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
Ability to work effectively across business and technical teams in a matrixed environment
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deliver high-quality work with appropriate guidance

Preferred

Experience with platforms such as DataLynx, SEEQ, MPI, MES, historians, or similar technologies

Travel to manufacturing sites may be required, estimated at

Required Skills

Business Informatics
Business Informatics
Business Intelligence (BI)
Business Process Improvements
Business Requirements Analysis
Collaboration
Dashboard Reporting
Data Aggregation
Database Administration
Data Engineering
Data Management
Data Modeling
Data Reporting
Data Visualization
Delivery Management
Design Applications
Information Management
Knowledge Sharing
Matrix Management
Process Analytics
Product Delivery
Software Development
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Solution Deployment
Solutions Delivery {+ 4 more}

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

Requirements

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

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The primary location for this posting is:

USA - New Jersey - Rahway

Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below.

The salary range for the primary location of this role is:

$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.

Additional location(s):

Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location.

San Francisco Residents Only:

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only:

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

Travel Requirements

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

1st - Day

Valid Driving License

Hazardous Material(s)

n/a

Job Posting End Date

10/30/2026

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.

Requisition ID:

R421442

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