Senior Specialist, Engineering

MSD

SAP Master Data Sr. Specialist supporting pilot-scale GMP manufacture of bulk biologic clinical supplies at Merck.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeWest Point • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $117,000 - $184,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the Master Data subject matter expert and apply advanced knowledge to the creation, maintenance, review, analysis, and accuracy of master data
Design, implementation, sustainment, performance, and monitoring of standard business processes in all production execution and master data functions
Own and drive master data governance activities, including definition of data standards, stewardship roles, and escalation paths
Gather, analyze, and report process performance and transactional discipline metrics to ensure compliance and continuous improvement; translate metrics into action plans
Collaborate with other site and regional/global team members and participate as a member of the site CoP Team; influence regional master data strategies
Develop and maintain SOPs along with associated trainings and provide delivery of the end user trainings; lead change management activities
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex master data issues and lead root cause corrective actions
Lead and assist in process improvement projects; manage project planning, stakeholder engagement, and delivery of outcomes
Identify and implement continuous process improvement opportunities and promote best practices across the network
Act as a resource for technical expertise—offering consultation, coaching, and practical support to team members at all levels

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree in Engineering, Sciences, Business, or a related field with minimum 5 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience
Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced and dynamic pilot plant environment that demands out-of-box thinking, prioritization, and rapid response to events and situations
Direct experience with working with SAP master data
Strong understanding of manufacturing principles/processes through work experience and ability to translate manufacturing requirements into an Automation/Digital Solution
Experience leading projects and influencing stakeholders across functions in a challenging and changing global environment
Proven track record of analytical skills, problem solving, and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer skills in Excel

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits, including 401(k)
paid holidays
vacation
compassionate and sick days

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Hard Skills & Tools

master data managementdata governanceprocess improvementdata analysisproject managementroot cause analysisSOP developmentmanufacturing principlesautomation solutionsExcel

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem solvingattention to detailcommunication skillscollaborationinfluencing stakeholderschange managementcoachingprioritizationout-of-box thinking