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MSD is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products.   Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company – one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us. Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you.  To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.  As an addition to our EMEA Supply Planning Execution team based in our MSD site in Lucerne, Switzerland, we are looking for a  Specialist   Master Data Management (m/f)  (permanent full-time contract).  The Specialist Master Data Management supports all requirements to ensure accurate, timely and compliant Master data creation, maintenance and related activities in SAP ECC and SAP APO. The Master Data Management team performs various checks, analyses and interacts with stakeholders across all Supply chain functions & other work streams such as Finance, Procurement, etc. Continuous improvement and end-to-end thinking to support the business is an inherent part of this role.  The primary activities include but are not limited to:  Your core responsibility will be the maintenance and code creation of Master Data Right First Time Code creation/ change/ extension including all pre-checks - evaluation of correct parameters and data sets to raise a compliant and error free change control request and set-up of related data such as BOM, Source lists, T-lanes, etc., in SAP ECC and SAP APO Provide SCM Data support for projects: for e.g.: network changes/ Rapid Response/ SAP go-lives Monitor data, analyse reports and track specific activity to ensure records are synchronized, accurate & complete. Act to resolve data quality issues and discrepancies Analyse data feeds and reconcile reports which are critical to daily operations & drive data accuracy Maintain accurate, up-to-date material master data identified through data quality checks, ensure timely updates & eliminate duplicate/ dormant, records in SAP ECC & APO Use the global data standards to enter data into the system and when necessary apply country-specific and plant-specific data standards Perform pro-active data accuracy checks to identify areas of improvement Interpret requests and determine appropriate course of action or obtain additional clarification, if necessary Address all client inquiries, including, but not limited to own process Use reports and KPI to review, update and improve SCM data quality in all required business systems as ECC and APO, Rapid Response and support in mass changes Understand the financial supply chain and related patterns Generate, review and maintain supply and demand information data to support SCM, Customers and Supply Operations activities Analyse & amend supply chain information to ensure data accuracy and perform regular data cleansing Centralized gatekeeper and owner of all SCM SAP Master Data, quality related business requests in the EMEA region Monitor the status of change control requests & ensure timely approval & execution Responsible for data integration and linking data when necessary Accurate creation of new codes to support business and various projects Coding processes, distribution and maintenance of master data information to internal and external customers Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a related business concentration (Supply Chain, or equivalent) preferred / APICS CPIM or CSCMP certification is of advantage Minimum 4-years’ experience with end-to-end Master Data, preferably in pharmaceutical environment Broad understanding and knowledge of applicable business processes Highly organized profile, proactive and problem-solving mindset Strong English communication skills written and verbally, German knowledge is advantageous Capable of working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders SAP and MS Office experience (with strong Excel skills) are preferred Willingness to be flexible and to work in a rapidly changing environment Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and delight customers Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to communicate, collaborate and influence Your role at MSD is integral to helping the world meet new breakthroughs that affect generations to come, and we’re counting on your skills and inventiveness to help make meaningful contributions to global medical advancement. At MSD, we’re inventing for life.Interested in becoming part of a dynamic, developing team and contributing your know-how to an innovative environment that allows you to show initiative and that offers long-term perspectives? Please apply using the link to our career site! MSD is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at MSD via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of MSD.  No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by MSD as a result of the referral or through other means. Job :   Supply Chain Mgmnt Generic Primary Location :   EMEA-Switzerland-LU-Luzern Employee Status :   Regular Travel :   Yes, 5 % of the Time Number of Openings :   1 Company Trade Name : MSD

MSD is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where MSD has codified its 125-year legacy. MSD’s success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare. Our manufacturing division is a team of dedicated, energetic individuals who are committed to being the most trusted supplier of pharmaceuticals and health products worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, comprise an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe. The Supply Chain Data Scientist is part of the Integrated Business Planning team and is responsible for the execution of data-driven, self-regulating supply chain operating models utilizing data science algorithms as well as state-of-the-art technologies. Moreover, the Supply Chain Data Scientist will coordinate all data-related supply chain configuration and parameterization activities. Primary activities include, but are not limited to:  Data Science Support the data lead in the analytical framework for data analytics based on an understanding of business requirements and operational processes Extract relevant information from available data sources for further analytical processing, e.g. data mining Process, cleanse, and verify the integrity of data used for analysis Conduct data analyses, develop mathematical models, implement prototypes, and guide the team conceptually Determine optimal mathematical approach to business optimization requirements (e.g. clustering, decision tree, machine learning) Interpret modeling results in a business context, discuss with business partners, and incorporate data-driven decision-making in operations Identify new strategic application areas and use cases Coordinate collaboration with different functional teams to implement models and monitor outcomes Serve as interface between business and IT departments Validating achieved process performance with meaningful KPIs   Focus: Supply Chain Segmentation & Parameterization Execute data-centric Supply Chain Operating models Drive the segmentation of business objects in the supply chain (e.g. products, markets, customers) on the basis of mutual characteristics Coordinate the identification and assignment of tailored strategies to identified segments Implement custom-fitted planning processes according to the specific requirements of each segment Execute globally parameter calculation framework (calculation methods, frequency, etc.) and provide guidance for local functions Enforce the definition of global planning parameters (e.g. lead times, MOQ, order cycles) with the means of SC segmentation and data-driven algorithms to enable SC model configuration and to optimize service level, cost, and inventory (with Sales, Production, Purchasing, etc.) Be a member of the community of practice to refine of planning & inventory strategies Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy Ensuring continuous improvement based on the evaluation metrics of model performance Doing ad-hoc analysis and presenting results in a clear manner Qualifications Minimum Requirements Pro-active, result driven, and target oriented execution of role High motivation to strive for and facilitate the overall company optimum Distinct understanding of organizational culture and dynamics Professionalism and maturity required to effectively interact with senior management Strong project management skills Ability to produce outstanding creative and analytical solutions based on  thorough analyses of complex processes and business relationships Additional Skills Specific professional competencies Advanced Supply Chain process knowledge Excellent understanding of supply chain configuration and supply chain planning and proven track record in related roles Excellent understanding of business processes and supply chain principles and practices Excellent understanding of Supply Chain Configuration & Parametrization principles Excellent understanding of Supply Chain Setup & Segmentation frameworks Strong experience in supply chain performance measurement, identification & application of error metrics, root-cause analysis, etc. Excellent understanding of pharmaceutical supply chain specifics Good understanding of the company’s supply chain network   Technical & language skills Advanced analytical and conceptual skills (ideally with a certification of an established education instance, e.g. IBM Watson IoT Data Science certification) Excellent understanding of machine learning algorithms (Clustering, Neural Networks, Decision Trees) Excellent knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests and proper usage, etc.) and experience with applications Excellent knowledge of and hands-on experience in application of “Cross Industry Standard Process for Data Mining” (CRISP-DM) Experience in analyzing complex datasets and building mathematical predictive and prescriptive models in a practical business context Excellent command of English with a second / third language preferred Practical experience in working with Kinaxis software, esp. knowledge of the Rapid Response data model, etc. Your role at MSD is integral to helping the world meet new breakthroughs that affect generations to come, and we’re counting on your skills and inventiveness to help make meaningful contributions to global medical advancement. At MSD, we’re inventing for life.  Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully:    MSD is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity.  Please, no phone calls or emails.  All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at MSD via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of MSD.  No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by MSD as a result of the referral or through other means. Job :   Supply Chain Dev&Optimization Primary Location :   EMEA-Switzerland-LU-Luzern Employee Status  :   Regular Number of Openings :   1 Company Trade Name : MSD

MSD is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where MSD has codified its 125-year legacy. MSD’s success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.  Our Manufacturing Division is a team of dedicated, energetic individuals who are committed to being the most trusted supplier of pharmaceuticals and health products worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, comprise an interdependent global manufacturing network that’s committed to delivering a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe. The Supply Chain Data Scientist Lead is part of the Integrated Business Planning team and has the overall accountability for the definition and implementation of data-driven, self-regulating supply chain operating models utilizing data science algorithms as well as state-of-the-art technologies. The Supply Chain Data Scientist Lead will coordinate of all data-related supply chain configuration and parameterization activities and will lead a small team of data scientists.  Primary activities include, but are not limited to: Data Science Construct an analytical framework for data analytics based on an understanding of business requirements and operational processes Extract relevant information from available data sources for further analytical processing, e.g. data mining Process, cleanse, and verify the integrity of data used for analysis Conduct data analyses, develop mathematical models, implement prototypes, and guide the team conceptually  Determine optimal mathematical approach to business optimization requirements (e.g. clustering, decision tree, machine learning)  Interpret modeling results in a business context, discuss with business partners, and incorporate data-driven decision-making in operations Identify new strategic application areas and use cases Coordinate collaboration with different functional teams to implement models and monitor outcomes Serve as interface between business and IT departments Validating achieved process performance with meaningful KPIs Focus: Supply Chain Segmentation & Parameterization Coordinate the development of data-centric Supply Chain Operating models  Drive the segmentation of business objects in the supply chain (e.g. products, markets, customers) on the basis of mutual characteristics Coordinate the identification and assignment of tailored strategies to identified segments Support the application of custom-fitted planning processes according to the specific requirements of each segment Support the global parameter calculation framework (calculation methods, frequency, etc.) and provide guidance for local functions Support the definition and alignment of global planning parameters (e.g. lead times, MOQ, order cycles) with the means of SC segmentation and data-driven algorithms to enable SC model configuration and to optimize service level, cost, and inventory (with Sales, Production, Purchasing, etc.) Support the definition of planning & inventory strategies Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy Ensuring continuous improvement based on the evaluation metrics of model performance Doing ad-hoc analysis and presenting results in a clear manner Qualifications Minimum Requirements A Master's degree or Phd in Business, Information Technology or related field 5+ years of experience in data sciences/ big data or equivalent Pro-active, result driven, and target oriented execution of role High motivation to strive for and facilitate the overall company optimum Distinct understanding of organizational culture and dynamics Professionalism and maturity required to effectively interact with senior management Strong project management skills Ability to produce outstanding creative and analytical solutions based on  thorough analyses of complex processes and business relationships Additional Skills Specific professional competencies Advanced Supply Chain process knowledge Excellent understanding of supply chain configuration and supply chain planning and proven track record in related roles  Excellent understanding of business processes and supply chain principles and practices Excellent understanding of Supply Chain Configuration & Parametrization principles Excellent understanding of Supply Chain Setup & Segmentation frameworks Strong experience in supply chain performance measurement, identification & application of error metrics, root-cause analysis, etc. Excellent understanding of pharmaceutical supply chain specifics Good understanding of the company’s supply chain network Technical & language skills Advanced analytical and conceptual skills (ideally with a certification of an established education instance, e.g. IBM Watson IoT Data Science certification) Excellent understanding of machine learning algorithms (Clustering, Neural Networks, Decision Trees) Excellent knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests and proper usage, etc.) and experience with applications Excellent knowledge of and hands-on experience in application of “Cross Industry Standard Process for Data Mining” (CRISP-DM) Experience in analyzing complex datasets and building mathematical predictive and prescriptive models in a practical business context Excellent command of English with a second / third language preferred Practical experience in working with Kinaxis software, esp. knowledge of the Rapid Response data model, etc. Your role at MSD is integral to helping the world meet new breakthroughs that affect generations to come, and we’re counting on your skills and inventiveness to help make meaningful contributions to global medical advancement. At MSD, we’re inventing for life. MSD is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity.  Please, no phone calls or emails.  All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at MSD via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of MSD.  No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by MSD as a result of the referral or through other means. Job :   Supply Chain Dev&Optimization Primary Location :   EMEA-Switzerland-LU-Luzern Employee Status :   Regular Travel :   No Number of Openings :   1 Company Trade Name : MSD

MSD is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products.   Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company – one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us. Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you.  To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.  As a new addition to our research division IT team based at the MSD Werthenstein BioPharma site in Schachen, Switzerland, we are looking for an IT Business Analyst (m/f), with a key focus towards the site operations (permanent full-time contract). Depending on the annual IT portfolio and its priorities, the business analyst will get opportunities to support programs at other MSD sites in Switzerland and as well contribute to regional and global programs. The IT Business Analyst is the leading role in the realization of value through understanding of applicable business processes, followed by identification, implementation and realization of appropriate and right-sized IT solutions. This MSD Werthenstein BioPharma site supports Development and clinical manufacturing of biological (large molecule) drug substances, Development of pharmaceutical-, analytical-, chemical- or biochemical testing methods for drug products and drug substances, Packaging of Clinical Supplies and worldwide distribution.  IT improvements and innovations to be realized will be a combination of globally and locally driven solutions, but always with a view to create an optimal value for the overall corporation. The primary activities include but are not limited to: IT Service Delivery: Support the application of the MSD System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), GxP and regulatory requirements.  Documentation and verification of business process flows and business requirements. Verification of the solution’s alignment with requirements and MSD IT architecture Support of User Acceptance Testing with business partners across all business areas at the site Completion of all compliance documentation for system releases Development of best practice recommendations Support of the authoring/review of IT Standard Operating Procedures Collaboration on qualification/validation documentation such as policies, procedures, acceptance criteria, plans, protocols, requirements, reports and computerized system related changes to ensure compliance to company standards and applicable regulations throughout the computerized system lifecycle (including changes/modifications, deviations/variances, compliance investigations).  Support and driving of incident/problem management processes in close collaboration with the Business partners and the IT Support teams (Infrastructure & Operations and Application Managed Services). Change management processes as needed to realize the value of IT innovations Tracking of key performance indicators and other appropriate measures/metrics to assure projected value realization and management/escalation of corresponding issues. IT Business Analysis: Continuous collaboration with both local and global business partners to understand current and desired business processes/requirements, as well as corresponding business goals.   Support and/or performing of the formulation, definition and documentation of business cases with associated drivers (return on investment), key performance indicators and other appropriate measures/metrics for value realization. Working with local and global IT partners in the initial development and assessment of solution alternatives ensuring alignment with global IT standards/architecture and adherence to ‘Lean’/Six sigma principles.  Documentation and verification of business process flows and business requirements. Verification of solution’s alignment with requirements. Development of detailed functional requirements specifications from high level business concepts. Keeping abreast of new technologies, methodologies, industry practices and standards Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Science Engineering, Math or equivalent degree with relevant experience. Several years of related experience in areas of IT service management, business analysis or business process engineering work. Demonstrated experience and proficiency with one or more formal methodologies in these areas. Proven experience in implementing and maintaining business processes enabled through IT platforms  Must have experience with running and operating an IT landscape following GMP regulations Hands-on experience with System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) deliverables, as well as demonstrated understanding of appropriate regulatory guidelines. Demonstrated background knowledge of healthcare industry and key business processes, with ability to quickly understand business processes. Excellent facilitation, consultation, and influencing skills including experience with outsourced service providers Project management experience on medium to large sized projects is required Very good knowledge of German and English, to be able to create business documents in both languages. We offer: An exciting opportunity within a stable and growing company  Development and career opportunities within the company A competent, motivated and great team  Your role at MSD is integral to helping the world meet new breakthroughs that affect generations to come, and we’re counting on your skills and inventiveness to help make meaningful contributions to global medical advancement. At MSD, we’re inventing for life.Interested in becoming part of a dynamic, developing team and contributing your know-how to an innovative environment that allows you to show initiative and that offers long-term perspectives? Please apply using the link to our career site! MSD is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at MSD via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of MSD.  No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by MSD as a result of the referral or through other means. Job:   Business/Technical Analysis Primary Location :   EMEA-Switzerland-LU-Schachen Employee Status :   Regular Number of Openings :   1 Company Trade Name : MSD