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MSD Animal Health Technology Labs

AI Research Scientist (R2)

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Singapore, SGP
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Singapore, SGP
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Conduct research and technical evaluations of AI models (especially generative AI), build feasibility studies and proofs-of-concept, mentor and up-skill colleagues, participate in communities of practice, and keep current with AI research to de-risk deployments and advance company AI capabilities.
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Job Description

Our IT team partners with the business to design innovative solutions across research, manufacturing, commercial, and animal health. You’ll help to shape company-wide products using generative AI and intelligent agents to boost productivity and drive innovation.

We are seeking one energetic, forward-thinking professional. It is a AI Research Scientist position (1-2+ years' experience) in our Technology Center in Singapore.

You will have the opportunity to work on global teams to identify and tackle the biggest opportunities and challenges at the intersection of healthcare, information and technology. We offer project-based rotations to help with your professional development, and a flat, collaborative environment.

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.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Perform research, assessments, and technical evaluations of AI models, methods, and frameworks to solve problems or derive benefits to company AI capabilities and generative AI program

  • Conduct feasibility studies and create working proof of concepts for use-cases by exploring applications of AI to internal problems and datasets to de-risk AI engineering delivery

  • Participate in internal professional communities of practice and mentor colleagues to raise artificial intelligence and data science maturity within the company

  • Assist in technical training to up-skill colleagues to raise the data science competency levels within the company

  • Proactively scan and keep up to date with AI research

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Computer Vision, Image processing is highly preferred

  • 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, and Bioinformatics

  • Understanding of artificial intelligence research landscape and ability to review research publications, particularly in one of the following fields: generative AI, Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), or Computer Vision (CV)

  • Hands-on code development experience and familiarity with the Python scientific computing stacks

  • Ability to communicate and express technical viewpoints to senior stakeholders with succinctness and clarity

  • Proficiency in GenAI, deep learning, NLP, CV, and ML frameworks, other AI disciplines regarded useful

  • Familiarity with developing and deploying within a cloud-based infrastructure and services (AWS or MS Azure environment) is plus

  • Domain knowledge in pharmaceutical business areas such as research, clinical, manufacturing, or commercial is plus

What we offer: 

  • Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment

  • Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally

  • Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern

  • Internal reward system plus referral program

  • Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more

Required Skills:

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bioinformatics, Communication, Computer Science, Computer Vision, Data Analysis, Data Science, Deep Learning, Foster Innovation, Generative AI, Global Team Collaboration, Image Processing, Information Communication Technology (ICT), Interpersonal Communication, Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Personal Development Planning, Professional Development, Scanning, Scientific Research, Software Development, Team Collaboration

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Job Posting End Date:

07/31/2026

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