What if your skill in integrating complex scientific data could drive real breakthroughs in pharmaceutical research?
Imagine being part of a company where curiosity meets cutting-edge science, a place where innovation drives progress and bold ideas shape the future.
Our client, Merck, a German multinational with 60,000+ employees in 66 countries, offers a unique opportunity to transform the world through healthcare, life sciences, and performance materials. They don't just talk about advancing science - they live it. This is where pioneers thrive, where passionate minds push the boundaries of technology and discovery every day. For those eager to make a global impact and fuel the future of R&D;, there's no better place to be
Merck is looking for an experienced R&D; Business Analyst with a strong background in life sciences, data integration, and AI-driven analytics. The ideal candidate will lead global IT projects, enhance scientific data management, and help drive innovation through impactful, tech-enabled solutions
Main responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and training of research applications for managing chemical and biological data.
- Drive global scientific IT projects, collaborating with internal teams and external vendors.
- Ensure R&D; data applications comply with GLP, GCP, GRP regulations, and IP protection guidelines.
- Support informed decision-making across organizational levels through effective data asset management.
- Mentor team members and promote best practices to encourage continuous improvement
Core skills/experience
- Graduate degree in Science or Computer Science (PhD preferred).
- 7+ years experience in pharmaceutical or life science research.
- Proven experience with pharmaceutical/biomedical data integration.
- Strong expertise in AI for data analytics, natural language processing, and generation.
- Skilled in data mining, statistics, and programming (e.g., Python, Java, R, PL/SQL).
- Experienced in project management and leading global scientific IT projects.
- Knowledge of GxP system validation and compliance standards.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; fluency in English (German is a plus).
- Strong teamwork and leadership abilities in interdisciplinary environments
What's on offer
- Competitive salary and permanent contract from day one
- Enjoy great benefits: pension plan, life and accident insurance, private healthcare, psychological assistance, meal vouchers, certifications and courses and more
- A collaborative, multicultural and innovative work environment
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud technologies and drive product innovation
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunitiesWhat's on offer
- Competitive salary and permanent contract from day one
- Enjoy great benefits: pension plan, life and accident insurance, private healthcare, psychological assistance, meal vouchers, certifications and courses and more
- A collaborative, multicultural and innovative work environment
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud technologies and drive product innovation
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
Our recruitment process?
- 1st step: Interview with our Recruiter to get to know you better
- 2nd step: Meet the Hiring Manager
- 3rd step: Technical Interview
- 4th step: Interview with Project Manager
📌 R&D Business Analyst
🏢 Merck Group
📍 Barcelona