MSD
MSD

MSD is a global biopharmaceutical company advancing medicines and vaccines for major health challenges, including cancer, infectious diseases, cardiovascular and metabolic conditions, and prevention-focused care. Known as Merck & Co., Inc. in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, MSD combines scientific research with development and commercial expertise to bring healthcare solutions to people and animals.

Its work spans Human Health, Animal Health, and Research & Development, creating opportunities for professionals across scientific, clinical, commercial, operational, and corporate teams. With activities in regions around the world, MSD’s careers reflect its focus on research, collaboration, inclusion, and responsible progress in global health.

Senior Data Analysis Specialist

Lead SQL-based data validation, functional testing, UAT, and Scrum for a global biopharmaceutical company. This hybrid role is based at MSD’s Hyderabad Tech Center.

Description

  • Analyze data to uncover trends, anomalies, quality issues, and business impact.
  • Use SQL for data extraction, validation, reconciliation, defect analysis, functional testing, and root-cause investigation.
  • Triage data queries, defects, and functional issues, sharing findings and coordinating resolution with relevant teams.
  • Work with Value Team Business Analysts and Product Managers to clarify processes, requirements, and desired outcomes.
  • Translate requirements into specifications, user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, business rules, test scenarios, and traceability records.
  • Prepare complete, testable functional specifications that reflect business priorities and are ready for squad implementation.
  • Design and run functional tests, applying data analysis and SQL where appropriate.
  • Coordinate testing among business, QA, and technology teams, covering test data, execution tracking, defect clarification, and retesting.
  • Support UAT planning and business-user coordination, guide execution, manage defects, gather evidence, and help secure business sign-off.
  • Check delivered functionality and data outputs for quality, timeliness, compliance, and usability.
  • Serve as Scrum Master for one or two squads, leading sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Partner with Product Owners and Product Managers to keep the backlog prioritized, ready, and supported by clear acceptance criteria.
  • Help squads clear blockers, manage dependencies, communicate delivery status, and meet sprint goals.
  • Monitor sprint progress, risks, actions, dependencies, and improvement commitments, and share concise stakeholder updates.
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships and collaborate across global, matrixed teams.

Requirements

  • At least eight years of experience.
  • Data analysis and investigative problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to write SQL queries for extraction, validation, reconciliation, testing, and root-cause analysis.
  • Experience with data validation, reconciliation, and data-quality assessment.
  • Functional analysis and functional specification writing skills.
  • Ability to define user stories, acceptance criteria, business rules, and process flows.
  • Experience with functional testing and traceability from requirements to tests.
  • Experience planning and coordinating UAT, clarifying defects, supporting retesting, gathering evidence, and preparing for sign-off.
  • Scrum Master experience and ability to facilitate Agile ceremonies.
  • Skills in backlog readiness, dependency tracking, removing impediments, and maintaining delivery transparency.
  • Ability to manage relationships across business, product, QA, and technology teams.
  • Clear written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience collaborating globally in a matrix organization and influencing without direct authority.
  • Knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
  • Knowledge of data analysis and validation techniques.
  • Experience with Agile work-management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of testing, defect management, and UAT coordination practices.
  • Demonstrated experience analyzing and validating data and investigating issues with SQL.
  • Experience partnering with Business Analysts and Product Managers on functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
  • Hands-on experience with functional testing and UAT support or coordination, including defect handling, retesting, and sign-off preparation.
  • Experience performing Scrum Master duties for one or more Agile squads.
  • Strong stakeholder management, facilitation, and written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience working with globally distributed teams in a matrix organization.
  • A Scrum Master certification such as CSM, PSM, SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent is preferred.

Benefits

  • Hybrid schedule with three onsite days and two remote days each week.
  • No travel required.

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