Senior Manager- Data Science At our Company we are leveraging analytics and technology as we invent for life on behalf of patients around the world We are seeking those who have a passion for using data analytics and insights to drive decision making that will allow us to tackle some of the world s greatest health threats Within our commercial Insights Analytics and Data organization we are transforming to better power decision-making across our end-to-end commercialization process from business development to late lifecycle management Integrated Research and Forecasting IRF is a global function encompassing long-range pharmaceutical asset forecasting across the product lifecycles of all assets within Human Health Oncology Vaccines Hospital Specialty Primary care Assets include early and late-stage molecules in clinical development companies under considerations by business development for partnering and or acquisition as well as currently launched products Forecasting deliverables support division planning and decision making across multiple functional areas such as finance manufacturing product development and commercial In addition to ensuring high-quality deliverables our team drives synergies across divisions fosters innovation and best practices and creates solutions to bring speed scale and shareability to our planning processes As we endeavor we are seeking a dynamic talent for the role of Senior Specialist- Data Science We are looking for a lead within the Forecasting team located in Pune for forecasting tools methodologies and capabilities including demand forecasting automation You will have an entrepreneurial spirit an understanding of healthcare technology and a demonstrated record of leading delivery teams building forecasting solutions for actionable insights You are a strong leader can work independently and deal well with ambiguity through strong collaboration across the stakeholder community Adept in leading strategic discussions on capability and innovation projects with diverse stakeholder groups across the organization Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to Lead the development implementation and optimization of forecasting tools and processes Design develop and optimize forecasting capabilities after evaluating forecasting tools software and technologies to enhance forecasting accuracy efficiency and effectiveness Design and implement best-in-class forecasting methodologies and models leveraging statistical techniques time-series analysis and advanced algorithms as per evolving industry best practices and emerging trends Leverage machine learning algorithms automation and data visualization to improve forecasting processes and outputs Responsible for managing the team delivering monthly forecast at SKU level for all forecastable SKU s 5k SKU s every month for about 70 markets Collaborate across stakeholders - our company Supply Chain Human Health Finance Country Demand Planners Regional and Global Demand planners and senior leadership - to drive automation and centralization of forecasts ensuring forecast accuracy improves over time Leads Storyboarding and presenting analytical findings and visualizations to technical non-technical and executive leadership audiences effectively Manages delivery of forecasting capabilities and tools in a timely manner with allocated resources Ensures that documentation is created and maintained in line with internal standards Empowers a growth mindset and inspire a culture of continual learning that strives for greater quality efficiency and innovation ultimately improving team productivity and work product Qualifications and Skills Engineering Management Pharma post-graduates with 8 years of experience in the relevant roles with at least 4-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical strategic or demand forecasting Demonstrated leadership and management in driving innovation and automation leveraging advanced statistical and analytics techniques expertise in AI ML will be added advantage Demonstrated understanding of the pharmaceutical industry including regulatory requirements clinical trial data and various data types such as patient-reported outcomes Strong analytical skills problem-solving abilities to find and execute solutions to complex or ambiguous business problems an aptitude for problem solving and strategic thinking Strategic thinker who can be consultative collaborative and engage as equals Excellent communication skills capable of presenting analytical findings and using effective storytelling grounded on insights Proficiency in formulating business questions based on stakeholder insight requirements and experience in developing both machine learning and descriptive algorithms or modeling using such languages as Python R SAS etc Proven data science experience leveraging advanced statistical methods Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Natural Language Processing NLP modeling and model evaluation is a plus Experienced in working with diverse groups in managing ambiguity Excellent business acumen with the ability to understand business processes and commercial strategies in detail at both global and region country levels - and translate these into detailed business requirements questions that power analytics Our Human Health Division maintains a patient first profits later ideology The organization is comprised of sales marketing market access digital analytics and commercial professionals who are passionate about their role in bringing our medicines to our customers worldwide 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 Current Employees apply Current Contingent Workers apply Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully 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 VISA Sponsorship Travel Requirements Adaptable Work Arrangements Hybrid Shift Valid Driving License Hazardous Material s Required Skills Animal Vaccination Artificial Intelligence AI Business Acumen Business Administration Business Intelligence BI Business Management Commercial Strategies Company Due Diligence Computer Science Data Analysis Database Design Data Engineering Data Modeling Data Science Data Visualization Demand Forecasting Emerging Trends Machine Learning Natural Language Processing NLP Software Development Stakeholder Relationship Management Statistics Strategic Thinking Veterinary Medicine Waterfall Model Preferred Skills Job Posting End Date 10 19 2025 A job posting is effective until 11 59 59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date

📌 Senior Manager- Data Science (Pune)
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📍 Pune