Computer Scientist, Bioinformatician - Data Analytics (m/f/d)

Beschreibung

Our Animal Health Research & Development team work tirelessly to invent solutions to improve the health and wellbeing of animals. Our state-of-the-art research facilities create an environment of innovation that enable us to create breakthrough science changing the way we approach animal health challenges.

To support our R&D IT Team in Schwabenheim / Mainz we are looking for a

• Develops data analytics and reporting solutions by studying information need within R&Ds; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigating problem areas; follows the SDLC software development lifecycle.
• Demonstrate excellence in assays used in pharma R&D and Quality Control (QC) of biological batches
• Act as a product owner and define the strategy for the calculation and assay trending platform used in R&D and Manufacturing to release product batches and perform data trending with high levels of problem-solving and creativity
• Steering research projects and activities within R&D IT applying and using agile methodologies (e.g. Scrum)
• Lead and develop the product platform strategy in close partnership with the business
• Apply innovative methods to visualize and interrogate complex data sets
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to extend and develop knowledge and expertise
• Participate in collaborations within our global research and IT organization to ensure that current computational assay calculations and trending knowhow and tools are leveraged for R&D in animal health
• Act as a scientific counterpart for R&D for the operation and implementation of R&D applications with focus on data
• Utilize analytical applications to identify trends and relationships between different pieces of data, draw appropriate conclusions and translate analytical findings into risk management and marketing strategies that drive value.

• Degree in computer science or related STEM fields
• MS/BS in IT, Chemistry / Biochemistry / Biophysics with a computational emphasis and 3+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry

• Effective at working with business partners to understand their needs in order translate them into clear requirements.
• Knowledge of data analytics and statistical tools (e.g. R, R-Shiny, Spotfire, Business Objects, Pipeline Pilot, SAS)
• Knowledge of project management tools like JIRA, Teams, MS Project
• Advanced knowledge and expertise in applying IT knowledge within R&D Pharmaceutical industry
• Skilled in scientific programming (e.g. Pipeline Pilot) and data analytics (e.g. Spotfire, APEX, Oracle)
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and team-working skills
• Dynamic personality with a passion for innovation and problem-solving
• The ability to work flexibly across the portfolio and adapt to new priorities/emerging data
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English

• Agile project development capabilities, ideally qualified and experienced scrum master
• Overall understanding of biological vaccine development processes such as assay development, calculation, and trending
• Profound knowledge in data analytics, drug discovery, biochemistry and/or bioinformatics

Our Animal Health division is a global leader in veterinary medicine and digital solutions dedicated to the health and well-being of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal health and well-being and supporting a safe food supply.

Through our commitment to the Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer one of our industry’s most innovative portfolio of pharmaceuticals, vaccines and digital health management solutions including traceability and monitoring products that serve to prevent, treat, and control diseases across all major farm and companion animal species.

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.

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

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.