AI Research Scientist
MSD·Singapore·Research / Applied Science
MSD is hiring a AI Research Scientist in Singapore. Posted 2026-06-30; applications close 2026-08-29 (in 56 days).
Role details
Job Title
AI Research Scientist — 1–2+ years' experience
Location
Overview
We are seeking an energetic, forward-thinking professional to join 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. The role includes project-based rotations to support professional development in a flat, collaborative environment. We value diversity and inclusion and are an equal opportunity employer.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform research, assessments, and technical evaluations of AI models, methods, and frameworks to solve problems or enhance the company’s AI capabilities and generative AI programs
- Conduct feasibility studies and create working proofs of concepts for use-cases by exploring AI applications to internal problems and datasets to de-risk AI engineering delivery
- Participate in internal professional communities of practice and mentor colleagues to raise AI and data science maturity within the company
- Assist in technical training to up-skill colleagues and raise data science competency levels
- Proactively scan and stay up to date with AI research
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Computer Vision, or Image Processing is highly preferred
- Candidates are evaluated on a case-by-case basis; qualifications in quantitative, scientific, and technology disciplines such as Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Analytics, Physics, and Bioinformatics are appreciated
- Understanding of the artificial intelligence research landscape and ability to review research publications, particularly in generative AI, ML, NLP, or CV
- Hands-on code development experience and familiarity with the Python scientific computing stack
- Ability to communicate technical viewpoints to senior stakeholders with succinctness and clarity
- Proficiency in GenAI, deep learning, NLP, CV, and ML frameworks; other AI disciplines are useful
- Familiarity with developing and deploying within cloud-based infrastructure and services (AWS or Microsoft Azure) is a plus
- Domain knowledge in pharmaceutical business areas such as research, clinical, manufacturing, or commercial is a plus
What We Offer
- Exciting work in a great team with global projects and an international environment
- Opportunities to learn and grow professionally within the company globally
- Hybrid working model and flexible role pattern
- Internal reward system plus referral program
- Competitive salary, incentive pay, and additional benefits
Required Skills
- Business Intelligence (BI)
- Database Design
- Data Engineering
- Data Modeling
- Data Science
- Data Visualization
- Machine Learning (ML)
- Software Development
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Waterfall Methodology
How to Apply
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
Additional Information
- Employee Status: Regular
- Relocation: Not specified
- VISA Sponsorship: Not specified
- Travel Requirements: Not specified
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
- Shift: Not specified
- Valid Driving License: Not specified
- Hazardous Material(s): Not specified
Job Posting End Date: 07/28/2026
A job posting is effective until 11:59:59 PM on the day before the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply no later than the day before the end date.
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