Senior Data Scientist, Computer Vision

<p>Job Description</p><p></p><p>Animal Health IT Advanced Analytics team is searching for a data scientist proficient in computer vision and eager to engage in other fields of data science and AI. Our team supports Animal Health across all business areas: research and development, manufacturing, supply chain, commercial and others. This role allows you to work on impactful projects and collaborate with divisional data scientists, building a community that learns, challenges, and inspires each other. Our team is shaping the Animal Health Data Science and AI strategy, serves as a data science and AI community facilitator and helps non-technical colleagues to mature their understanding of data science and AI.</p><p></p><p><b>Primary <span>Responsibilities: </span></b></p><ul><li><p>Lead delivery of computer vision, image processing and other machine learning projects</p></li><li><p>Work on technical pilots and feasibility studies of new opportunities to create value, and transition successful pilots to scalable production implementations  </p></li><li><p>Provide precise and timely communication (both verbal and written) &amp; collaboration with diverse stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Understand the business context of the usage of tools created or decisions to be supported and align with stakeholders on expected outcomes</p></li><li><p>Participate in internal professional communities of practice and mentor colleagues to raise artificial intelligence and data science maturity within the company</p></li><li><p>Mentor junior colleagues from technical delivery angle</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>We seek candidates that combine technical depth with the ability to work collaboratively and create impact. We evaluate candidates on a case-by case basis but appreciate qualifications in quantitative, scientific and technology disciplines such as Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Analytics, Physics, <span>and Bioinformatics.</span> Here is the breakdown of <span>experience/skills/qualification</span> we are looking for:</b></p><ul><li><p>5 years of relevant working experience in fields related to artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science</p></li><li><p>Understanding of machine learning research landscape in computer vision and ability to review research publications</p></li><li><p>Ability to communicate and express technical viewpoints to senior stakeholders with succinctness and clarity</p></li><li><p>Hands-on code development experience and familiarity with the python scientific computing stacks</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of classical image processing techniques (including libraries as OpenCV), knowledge of deep learning models and experience with related frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, MXNet, etc. is highly appreciated</p></li><li><p>Knowledge with rapid prototyping with Matlab and FIJI/ImageJ</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with developing and deploying within a cloud based infrastructure and services environment is a plus</p></li><li><p>Domain knowledge in pharmaceutical business areas such as research, clinical, manufacturing, commercial and corporate functions is a plus</p></li><li><p>Full stack web application development and UX experience and understanding is non-essential but beneficial</p></li><li><p>Master or PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Computer Vision, Image processing highly preferred</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Our Offer:</b></p><ul><li><p>Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment </p></li><li><p>Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally </p></li><li><p>Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern </p></li><li><p>Pension and health insurance contributions </p></li><li><p>Internal reward system plus referral programme </p></li><li><p><b>5 </b>weeks annual leave, <b>5 </b>sick days, <b>15 </b>days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, <b>40 </b>paid hours annually for volunteering activities, <b>12 </b>weeks of parental contribution </p></li><li><p>Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card </p></li><li><p>Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and Mall.cz discount programmes </p></li><li><p>Up-to-date laptop and iPhone </p></li><li><p>Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, library, music corner </p></li><li><p>Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more </p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Ready to take up the challenge? Apply now! <br/>Know anybody who might be interested? Refer this job!</b></p><p></p><p>Current Employees apply <a href="https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><p></p><p>Current Contingent Workers apply <a href="https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><p></p><p><b>Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully </b><br/>Merck