Ai/Ml Data Scientist

## Data Scientist Apply: Hybrid: PRT - Lisbon - Paço de Arcos (Head): Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 20, ** (7 days left to apply): R Job Description## Mindset We are seeking a Data Scientist with a growth mindset and passion for turning data and AI into measurable business value.
This individual thrives in cross-functional environments, acts as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, and champions a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning.
* Passionate about using data science, Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to improve decision-making, customer experiences, and business outcomes.
* Acts as a catalyst for AI adoption, helping teams identify opportunities, build capabilities, and embed data-driven ways of working.
* Fully engaged with the Company's mission, demonstrating strong ethics, curiosity, collaboration, and commitment to patient and business impact.
## Key Responsibilities * Partner with business teams to identify, prioritize, and deliver data science, segmentation and AI use cases that generate measurable business value.
* Design, develop, and deploy advanced analytics, machine learning, Gen AI, and predictive solutions to solve critical business challenges.
* Translate complex business needs into scalable data products, insights, models, and AI-enabled solutions.
* Act as an AI enabler by promoting adoption of AI technologies, educating stakeholders, facilitating experimentation, and driving responsible AI practices.
* Develop prototypes, proofs of concept, and minimum viable products (MVPs) to accelerate innovation and validate business opportunities.
* Leverage modern data platforms, cloud technologies, machine learning frameworks, and generative AI capabilities to improve efficiency and effectiveness across business processes.
* Collaborate with data engineers, data teams, commercial functions, and business leaders to ensure solutions are sustainable, scalable, and aligned with strategic priorities.
* Communicate analytical findings and AI opportunities clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, enabling informed decision-making.
* Foster a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, experimentation, and innovation across the organization.
* Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, security, and responsible AI standards.
## Basic Qualifications * 3+ years of experience in Data Science, Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Business Intelligence, or related fields.
* Hands-on experience across the end-to-end analytics lifecycle, including data exploration, preparation, feature engineering, model development, validation, deployment, monitoring, and value measurement.
* Experience with Generative AI technologies, large language models (LLMs), AI copilots, AI agents, prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), or similar emerging AI capabilities.
* Strong programming skills in Python and/or R, with experience in SQL and modern data science frameworks and libraries.
* Experience translating business opportunities into analytical and AI solutions while managing stakeholder expectations and driving adoption.
* Consulting, communication, and change management skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across different levels of the organization.
* Experience identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing innovation opportunities using data automation and AI technologies.
* Knowledge of cloud analytics environments and AI platforms (Azure, Databricks, AWS, GCP, or equivalent) is preferred.
* Ability to work in agile, cross-functional teams and lead initiatives that drive organizational change and capability building.
* Fluency in Portuguese and English, both written and spoken.
* Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
Additional location(s) Compensation Information:**Required Skills:Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Engineering, Data Science, Management Consulting, Python (Programming Language)Preferred Skills:Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERESearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities.
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