MSD

Senior Data Scientist

MSD

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Prague • Czechia

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Python

About the role

  • Lead end‑to‑end data science and statistical projects to address manufacturing challenges, applying advanced methods (DOE, SPC, regression, GLMs, multivariate analysis, optimization, simulation, predictive modeling, machine learning, etc.)
  • Perform data quality assessments, maintain metadata awareness, and prepare reports for stakeholders and regulatory submissions
  • Develop reproducible, well‑documented code and data science pipelines
  • Automate repeatable tasks and integrate data science into operational workflows
  • Mentor colleagues and upskill stakeholders in statistical and data-driven thinking
  • Communicate complex statistical and modeling results clearly, to both technical and non-technical audiences, and provide actionable recommendations
  • Stay current with modern predictive modeling, statistical methods, machine learning and AI methodologies
  • Collaborate closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Regulatory teams across regions

Requirements

  • MSc (or higher) in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Economics, or related field with strong statistical and data science emphasis
  • Relevant hands-on experience in a data science, statistician or biostatistics role, preferably in pharmaceutical or manufacturing environments
  • Strong knowledge of DOE, SPC, GLMs, multivariate methods, simulations, predictive modeling, time series, stochastic processes, optimization, and machine learning
  • Proficiency in R and/or Python
  • Strong coding practices, with experience using collaborative tools (e.g., Git)
  • Ability to work with incomplete or imperfect data and interpret results within the manufacturing/business context
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively in a global team
Benefits
  • Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment
  • Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally
  • Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern
  • Internal reward system plus referral program
  • Up-to-date laptop and iPhone, parking in the garage for drivers or showers for bikers
  • Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
data sciencestatistical analysispredictive modelingmachine learningDOESPCGLMsmultivariate analysisoptimizationsimulation
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsmentoringcollaborationstakeholder engagementdata-driven thinkingindependent workteamwork