Senior AI Data Scientist/ Statistician

MSD•Rahway, NJ

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated quantitative scientist to work at the intersection of AI, data, and pharmaceutical Research & Development. The successful candidate will combine strong data analytics and scientific reasoning with demonstrated ability to use generative AI agentic approaches to solve complex scientific problems. The role delivers solutions to challenging problems across pharmaceutical Research & Development and involves collaborating with scientists, clinicians, and regulatory agencies to translate scientific problems into tangible solutions. The scientist will communicate ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences and author formal data analytic protocols and reports.

Requirements

PhD or Master’s degree with relevant quantitative education.
Demonstrated hands-on expertise with agentic AI, supported by concrete examples of solutions, tools, research, or applications.
Strong foundation in statistical reasoning, data analysis, and quantitative problem solving.
Evidence of passion for rapid learning, ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team, and excellent communication.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated expertise in commonly used statistical and analytical concepts, methodologies, and models.
Experience with the full analytics pipeline, including problem formulation, data collection design, data processing, modeling and analysis, and reporting and delivery of results.

Responsibilities

Deliver solutions to challenging problems across pharmaceutical Research & Development.
Collaborate with scientists, clinicians, and regulatory agencies to translate scientific problems into tangible solutions.
Communicate ideas and concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Author formal data analytic protocols and reports.