Senior Specialist, Data and Analytics

Company: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Location: Rahway
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionNew hires in office-based roles in the US & Puerto Rico will be required, subject to applicable law, to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious exemption to this vaccination requirement that can be accommodated without an undue burden to the operation. However, subject to applicable law, employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as employees in health services, customer facing commercial, or research based roles, will be required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment.We aim to create workplace experiences that enable our people to be inspired to invent. Inside our organization, we provide workplace solutions that enable our people to do their very best work in safety. Outside our organization we ensure we protect the people around us, communities and the environment.Position Description:Global Workplace and Enterprise Services (GWES) undertakes the management of facilities across our company. This includes leasing, buying, and selling real estate, facilitating workspace design and occupancy, and managing the operations and maintenance of the facilities. The Senior Specialist, Data and Analytics will work across all these functions, and more, to support data driven decisions. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about data to join our analytics team. Specifically, the Senior Specialist, Data and Analytics will:Develop and maintain customized analytics solutions (and associated data models and transformations) to meet evolving stakeholder needs. Enable data storytelling by acting as key point of contact to create dashboards in a self-service environment, while also working towards moving these dashboards into a production environment.Drive end-to-end solution delivery from requirements gathering to user feedback sessions in collaboration with end users.Analyze data to detect patterns, trends, and anomalies and draw insightsCoordinate with Data Management team to integrate data governance policies into analytics, catalog data/dashboards, and align on data definitions/calculationsEmploy best practices to implement reusable/scalable analytics solutionsCollaborate with IT and 3rd parties to productionize self-service dashboards and reports, including testing and SDLC documentationDocument queries, scripts, and logic to enable repeatability and traceability of workGenerate and upkeep dashboard documentation to capture descriptions, definitions, formulas, feature enhancements, and change historyDrive self-service analytics by training/educating end users and power users through live demonstrations and tutorialsDesign and deliver creative ways to increase business engagement/adoption of tools and improve data literacy. Increased user engagement and feedback in dashboarding processTrack performance metrics and value creation generated through analytics solutionsRecommend and help onboard new tools and technology into AWS data lake platformPursue opportunities to leverage advanced analytics to make predictions and recommendations. Support the organization in a journey from descriptive to diagnostic analytics.Improve processes through automation to simplify the end user experience.Consolidate and maintain existing dashboardsDocument dashboards/reports, processes, terminology, and corresponding definitions/calculationsPosition Qualifications: Education Minimum Requirement: BS or MS in a quantitative fieldRequired Experience and Skills: 2+ years or relevant experienceBusiness and technical skillsInterpersonal skillsAdaptability in a fast-paced environmentHighly organizedPassionate about data using data to help people solve problemsDetail-oriented and "big picture" thinkerCreative problem-solverBI skills (Qlik, Tableau, Power BI)Programming skills (SQL, Python, R)Knowledge of AWS architecture a plusExperience with advanced analytics tools (Dataiku or similar) a plusOur Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.Who we are ... We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.What we look for ... Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us-and start making your impact today.NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTSIn accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.Residents of ColoradoClick here to request this role's pay range.Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HEREUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:EEOC PosterEEOC GINA SupplementOFCCP EEO SupplementPay Transparency NondiscriminationWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: RegularRelocation:No relocationVISA Sponsorship:NoTravel Requirements:10%Flexible Work Arrangements:Remote WorkShift:Valid Driving License:Hazardous Material(s):Number of Openings: 1

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