Job description

Job Description

New hires in office-based roles in the US & Puerto Rico will be required, subject to applicable law, to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious exemption to this vaccination requirement that can be accommodated without an undue burden to the operation. However, subject to applicable law, employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as employees in customer facing commercial or research based roles, will be required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment.

The Global Digital Analytics and Technologies group within Translational Medicine at our company leads the development, validation, and adoption of digital and patient-centric measures for use within our clinical programs to reduce trial participant burden, inform drug development decision-making, and support demonstration of value-evidence for our novel therapeutics across multiple therapeutic areas.

The Senior Principal Scientist role is a Senior Director equivalent position. The Senior Principal Scientist, Digital Biomarker Strategy & Data Science (GDAT) will develop, oversee, and execute data science strategies to support the use of digital health solutions to objectively measure aspects of disease and treatment benefit, inclusive of the development and validation of digital endpoints for use across drug development programs. The successful candidate will partner across functional areas, as well as with external vendors and partners, to enable use of digital technologies and endpoints that will impact program strategies and drug development decision-making.

Responsibilities include and are not limited to the following:

Leading a team of data scientists within GDAT, including people management and scientific oversight, under the direction of the Executive Director of GDAT

Provide strategic leadership in the development of digital health and data science strategies to identify, develop, and validate digital biomarkers and endpoints for deployment in clinical drug development programs across a portfolio of projects

Partner cross-functionally, including with Translational Medicine and Global Clinical Development, to frame the critical drug development questions that digital clinical measures can address and develop appropriate corresponding digital health strategies and solutions

Influence clinical trial design and drug development strategies via use of technology and digital endpoints

Oversee and/or execute analysis of digital health technology data to extract meaningful insights and inform decision-making

Maintains knowledge of the rapidly evolving digital health technology landscape and digital medicine field to identify, prioritize, and execute on opportunities for impact

Serve as the scientific point of contact for various technology companies and external vendors, identifying how they align with our strategy/meet our organization’s business needs and partnering as appropriate

Effectively communicate strategy and results to internal and external partners

Providing functional representation on drug development teams, committees and task forces spanning beyond GDAT, and in cross-functional and governance discussions

Setting priorities for direct reports and driving performance management, staff development and training

Education Minimum Requirements:
Ph.D. or equivalent degree with at least 10 years of experience – OR- Master or equivalent degree with at least 14 years of experience, where “experience” means having a record of increasing responsibility and independence in a similar role in digital health, data science, pharmaceutical drug development, or academia.

Educational background in biomedical engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, statistics, or a related field

Required Experience and Skills:
An integrated understanding of the digital medicine field and clinical drug development

Strong scientific background and achievements in digital biomarker research and analysis of sensor data with application to pharma or healthcare

Background and expertise in machine learning, and/or signal processing

Proficient in Python, R, SQL and/or Matlab

Experience with handling high dimensional big data

Keeps current with emerging trends in data science

Expert skills in experimental design and critical data analysis and interpretation

Experience in clinical drug development, clinical trial design, and interactions with regulators

Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and problem scoping and planning skills

Ability to work effectively across boundaries to build strong collaborative relationships with internal and external partners

Strategic thinker with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects

Ability to influence up and challenge the status quo

Demonstrated ability to lead a crossfunctional team and to oversee the work of other scientists

Resourceful and self-motivated

Preferred Experience and Skills

Demonstrated strategic ability to develop innovative solutions to undefined problems and business processes to meet the needs of key stakeholders

Experience in managing external vendors

Research experience in disease areas such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease or other neurodegenerative disorders

We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we “follow the science” that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.

Who we are …

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for …

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Residents of Colorado

New hires in office-based roles in the US & Puerto Rico will be required, subject to applicable law, to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious exemption to this vaccination requirement that can be accommodated without an undue burden to the operation. However, subject to applicable law, employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as employees in health services, customer facing commercial, or research based roles, will be required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment.

Current Employees

Current Contingent Workers

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.
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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Residents of Colorado:
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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:
Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:
Yes

Travel Requirements:
10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Shift:
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Number of Openings:
1

Requisition ID: R166436

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