Hybrid Director, Data Science – Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, Metabolism, Bioanalytics

at MSD

• Job title: Director, Data Science – Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, Metabolism, Bioanalytics
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $187,000 - $294,400 per year
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, West Point, United States

About the role

• Director of Data Science leading AI/ML innovations for the Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, Metabolism, and Bioanalytics department. Collaborating with internal and external R&D teams to enhance data science strategy.

Responsibilities

• 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