Director, Preclinical Development – Digital Insights

MSD

Director of Digital Insights advancing pharmaceutical development through digital strategies and team leadership. Managing data analytics teams to drive value across Development Sciences and Clinical Supply.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRahway • Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $173,200 - $272,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a team leader who leads and mentors team members specializing in data engineering, data science, software development, and predictive sciences
Contribute to the collaborative design, implementation, and optimization of modern, automated, and contextualized data pipelines
Guide the creation of advanced data visualization platforms and dashboards
Partner with operational subject matter experts to develop and implement change management strategies
Provide clear elucidation of the business value being realized through digital efforts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD, MS, BS or equivalent experience in chemistry, engineering, data science, computer science, or a related scientific discipline
BS + 9 years, MS + 8 years, PhD + 6 years
Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific or business problems into digital solutions
Strong people leadership, influencing, and change‑management skills
Excellent communication skills, demonstrated creativity, and effective interpersonal skills.

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

data engineeringdata sciencesoftware developmentpredictive sciencesdata pipelinesdata visualizationdashboardsdigital solutionschange management

Soft Skills

team leadershipmentoringinfluencingcommunicationcreativityinterpersonal skills

Certifications

PhDMSBS