Finance Analytics AI Scientist for Impactful Decisions

Merck & Co.; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 127,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. invites applications for a Data Scientist within the Financial Analytics team, focusing on scalable analytics and AI-enabled solutions. The role develops models and analytics to drive robust financial decisions and partnerships with Product Managers and Data Engineers.

The position requires strong analytical thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record in advancing analytical capabilities within a global healthcare context.

Qualifications

• 5+ years data science, advanced analytics, machine learning or AI, preferably in the finance domain required.
• Experience in applying statistical and analytical methods to solve business problems required.
• Experience in developing and evaluating analytical models and generating actionable insights required.
• Proven ability to work in cross-functional delivery environments and collaborate across technical teams required.
• Understanding of model lifecycle concepts and analytical delivery approaches preferred.
• Experience in industries such as pharmaceuticals and chemicals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate business challenges into analytical questions, measurable outcomes and suitable analytical approaches.
• Perform exploratory data analysis, assess data suitability and develop hypotheses to guide analytical work.
• Select, develop, test and validate advanced analytics and AI models using appropriate statistical and machine learning techniques.
• Interpret analytical outputs, communicate assumptions and limitations transparently, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Enable scalable analytics delivery by collaborating with Product Managers and Data Engineers, promoting reuse of analytical methods, and ensuring analytical quality, explainability and compliance with governance standards.

Skills

Data science

Machine learning

Advanced analytics

AI

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. invites applications for a Data Scientist within the Financial Analytics team, focusing on scalable analytics and AI-enabled solutions. The role develops models and analytics to drive robust financial decisions and partnerships with Product Managers and Data Engineers.

The position requires strong analytical thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record in advancing analytical capabilities within a global healthcare context.