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