Sr. Specialist, Data Analysis

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Specialist of Financial Data & Advanced Analytics to work on the development and delivery of advanced analytic solutions that support strategic decision‑making across the enterprise. This position will partner closely with divisional SMEs—including HH Finance, Manufacturing Finance, Research Labs Finance, Corp Finance, Tax and Treasury—to define solution requirements.

The Senior Specialist will work on a dedicated team to design and develop solutions.  This role requires strong analytical capabilities, problem-solving skills, and technical know-how.  Advanced knowledge of analytical methods is essential as this role will be a go-to resource across multiple projects which require advanced solution development support.

Primary Responsibilities

Analytics Solution Design & Delivery

• Deliver analytics solutions, including data modeling, semantic layer development, predictive analytics, dashboards, and self‑service capabilities.

• Partner closely with Data Engineering, IT, and Finance Operations to ensure robust data pipelines, data quality, and model governance.

Advanced Analytics & Financial Modeling

• Build forecasting models, scenario analyses, profitability analytics, and performance management frameworks.

• Ensure analytical rigor, validation, and ongoing performance monitoring of models used across forecasting, commercial insights, and operational planning.

• Drive standardization and reuse of analytical components across divisions.

Program & Project Management

• Work within agile methodologies to drive transparency, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure alignment with compliance, privacy, SOX, and governing financial controls.

 

Education Minimum Requirements

• Advanced degree (phd preferred) in Statistics, Engineering/Bioengineering, Economics, Mathematics or related field.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 2 years professional or educational experience in Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Outlier Analysis, Data Curation/Engineering, Story-Telling and Data Visualization.

• Experience working in a team environment and related skills (People Management, Project Management).

• Expertise in advanced data analysis, data modeling, and modern BI/analytics tools (Power BI, SQL/Python).

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experience with life sciences in Finance, Commercial, R&D or Manufacturing capacities.

• Experience or classwork in Advanced Mathematics and/or Engineering, Data Structures and Algorithms.

• Experience with machine learning workflows and predictive analytics/causation analysis.

Core Competencies

• Enterprise Thinking: Connects analytics work to enterprise strategy, patient impact, and long‑term value creation.

• Collaboration: Works effectively across divisions, geographies, and functional boundaries.

• Decision Quality: Applies analytical rigor, structured problem‑solving, and sound judgment.

• Digital & Data Fluency: Champions modern analytics methods, platforms, and data‑driven culture.

Required Skills:

Agile Management, Agile Methodology, Business Decisions, Business Intelligence (BI), Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Design, Financial Forecasting, Measurement Analysis, People Management, Predictive Analytics, Problem Solving, Profitability Management, Project Management, Scenario Analysis, Solution Development Life Cycle, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Waterfall Model

Preferred Skills:

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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The salary range for this role is

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

05/13/2026

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