Director, Data Science – Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, Metabolism, Bioanalytics
MSD
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: West Point • California, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $187,000 - $294,400 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Define and execute the comprehensive data science strategy
- Coach, mentor, and lead a high-performing data science team to deliver transformative solutions
- Oversee the development and deployment of novel data science innovations
- Deploy Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Create scalable platforms for R&D data analytics
- Develop generative models for scientific applications using GNNs or Transformers
- Design computational frameworks to enhance predictivity and augment decisions for complex therapeutic portfolios
- Forge strong, collaborative partnerships with internal R&D leaders across Chemistry, Biology, DMPK, Bioanalysis, Toxicity, Formulation, and Translational Medicine
- Identify and manage high ROI data science projects
- Identify opportunities for strategic external collaborations with academic institutions and AI institutes.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in a scientific or computational discipline (e.g., Biochemistry, Biophysics, Computational Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Computer Science)
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a proven track record of progressing leadership roles
- Domain knowledge across multiple R&D functions, including but not limited to molecular design, bioanalysis, ADME, PK/PD, translational, and (digital) clinical trials
- Expert-level knowledge of modern AI/ML, including Generative AI, LLMs, Graph Neural Networks (GNNs), and Transformers, applied to scientific challenges
- Excellent communication skills to explain complex concepts in terms appropriate to a range of audiences.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
- retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- paid holidays
- vacation
- compassionate and sick days
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
data science strategyGenerative AILarge Language Modelsgenerative modelsGraph Neural NetworksTransformerscomputational frameworksdata analyticsAI/MLpredictivity
Soft skills
coachingmentoringleadershipcollaborationcommunication
Certifications
Ph.D.