Senior AI Data Scientist/ Statistician

MSD • Rahway, NJ

1d • $117,000 - $184,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior AI Data Scientist/ Statistician works at the intersection of AI, data, and pharmaceutical Research & Development. The role combines data analytics and scientific reasoning with the use of generative AI agentic approaches to solve complex scientific problems. The successful candidate will deliver solutions across pharmaceutical R&D, collaborate with scientists, clinicians, and regulatory agencies, communicate with 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employees and their families.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
• Paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
• Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior