Senior AI Data Scientist: Generative Vision in Pharma

1000 Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits (401(k))

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ seeks a highly motivated quantitative scientist at the intersection of AI, data and pharmaceutical R&D. You will combine rigorous data analysis with agentic AI approaches to solve complex scientific problems.

The role emphasizes end‑to‑end data processing, collaboration with cross‑functional teams, and clear communication of results to scientific and regulatory audiences. Hybrid work and US residency are supported.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree with relevant quantitative education.
• Hands‑on expertise with agentic AI, supported by concrete examples.
• Experience in project management and cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver solutions to challenging problems across pharmaceutical R&D.
• Collaborate with scientists, clinicians and regulatory agencies to translate problems into solutions.
• Communicate ideas clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Author formal data analytic protocols and reports.

Skills

Applied Statistics

Computational Biology

Computer Vision

Data Analysis

Data Management

Data Science

Generative AI

Histology

Statistical Analysis Techniques

Statistical Models

Study Design

Vision Systems

Education

PhD or Master’s degree with quantitative education

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ seeks a highly motivated quantitative scientist at the intersection of AI, data and pharmaceutical R&D. You will combine rigorous data analysis with agentic AI approaches to solve complex scientific problems.

The role emphasizes end‑to‑end data processing, collaboration with cross‑functional teams, and clear communication of results to scientific and regulatory audiences. Hybrid work and US residency are supported.