Data Scientist

• Responsible for statistical analysis and evaluation of data to meet Manufacturing Division needs at Merck
• Consult with employees and teams to provide statistical expertise on experimental design and data interpretation
• Independently collect, organize and summarize project data and generate statistical graphics
• Perform analyses such as ANOVA, process capability and control, linear regression, ANCOVA for stability studies and multivariate methods
• Develop/adapt sophisticated statistical techniques, write/adapt statistical programs, and perform simulations (e.g. Monte Carlo)
• Prepare oral and written reports, conduct second person reviews, and perform data verifications for audited projects
• Mentor junior staff, prepare and deliver training courses/seminars, and contribute to publications and professional meetings
• Participate as a full member on internal teams providing statistical expertise

Senior Statistician, Data Science

Associate Director Data Science BIA Vaccines will be responsible for developing and communicating data-driven and actionable insights that drive greater customer and market understanding to inform launch brand strategies, help meet in-line brand growth and commercial objectives.
Lead a cross functional insights team that spans data science, market research, data strategy, and measurement.
Scope, design, and deliver well-defined advanced analytics solutions aligned to business priorities, including leading solutions aligned to the DHH top programs.
Mine and analyze data leveraging advanced analytical/statistical techniques from disparate databases/sources (claims data/EMR Data and other sources) to drive optimization and improvement of therapy area commercial business strategies.
Ensure delivery of analyses with high quality standards, timeliness, compliance, and excellent user experience.
Establish and manage close relationships with marketing stakeholders.
Convey intensively with other platform/competencies to comprehend new trends/ methodologies being implemented/considered within the company ecosystem and bring new ideas forward.
Partner to identify, source externally available data sources based on business needs, and execute specific business objectives.
Effectively convey and positively influence stakeholders.

Associate Director, Data Science

Director

• Associate Director, Discovery Portfolio Management – lead portfolio planning, governance, and prioritization for early-stage R&D (discovery through IND/Ph1)
• Partner with Therapeutic Area and functional leadership to maintain portfolio views, timing, milestones
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management and governance committees
• Capture and communicate metrics on portfolio, including resources and project distribution
• Provide organizational and process expertise to navigate governance and business requirements
• Collaborate with functional areas, support functions, alliance partners to facilitate delivery
• Manage/administrate strategic cross-functional or cross-divisional committees
• Prepare, facilitate, and document TA leadership meetings; mentor Specialist/Senior Specialist PMs
• Partner with Finance for resource/budget planning; collaborate with IT and PMO to maintain portfolio tools
• Identify and implement best practices in portfolio management and governance

Associate Director, Discovery Portfolio Management

Procurement

• Regional category management and sourcing leadership of Media within Marketing Procurement
• Support development and implementation of a sourcing strategy at a global level
• Establish and lead cross-functional teams through the sourcing process
• Identify and manage key priorities: value creation, service delivery, foster innovation & digitalization & corporate social environmental responsibility
• Build relationships with Global, International and Enterprise suppliers and manage key supplier performance
• Participate/lead teams to develop and implement strategic source plans and ensure alignment on key initiatives
• Act as trusted advisor to business partners and support major regional supplier relationships
• Drive strategy creation, execution, operations, and supplier relationship management activities

Associate Director, Media Marketing Procurement

Software Engineer

• Lead or participate in capital equipment projects, developing network equipment & process standards, solving complex packaging process and equipment issues, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance
• Collaborate with site-based and above-site based functional teams to achieve company goals
• Develop and implement equipment standards across multiple manufacturing or packaging sites
• Manage packaging equipment purchases, transfer/relocation, and device component source changes; support site operations and launches
• Serve as packaging SME for above-site packaging and assembly equipment; provide technical support for troubleshooting and performance analysis
• Apply packaging science/engineering concepts (mechanical/electrical, automation, validation, Lean/Six Sigma, GMP, serialization) to resolve issues
• Coordinate with Serialization CoE on serialization strategy and implementation across sites
• Establish packaging equipment specification standards in line with company principles across multiple packaging platforms
• Evaluate new technologies for compatibility with existing lines and collaborate with site technology groups

Associate Director, Engineering – Packaging Technology

Operations

• The Analytical Research & Development (AR&D) Stability Operations & Compliance department of our company Research Laboratories Division is seeking applicants for a stability operations senior specialist position available at the West Point, Pennsylvania research facility.
• The Stability Operations Senior Specialist will work as a part of the integrated Stability Operations & Compliance team and drive a culture of quality and operational excellence across the global AR&D network.
• The Stability Operations Senior Specialist will oversee and manage GMP stability studies and logistics for our large molecule portfolio in collaboration with our AR&D scientists.
• The key responsibilities of this role will include: Management of GMP stability studies, including detailed planning, coordination across networks, and implementation of stability studies for the large molecule portfolio, in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Collaboration with internal and external partners in a cross-functional environment to drive compliance and operational excellence for stability studies.
• Evaluation of stability data, including statistical analysis and trending, investigating out of specification stability results, and communication with integrated project teams for biologics, vaccines, and/or devices.
• Maintain accurate records including sample inventory and sample chain of custody, leveraging digital systems (e.g., LIMS, Benchling, electronic notebook, electronic document management systems).
• Execute deviations and investigations, Change Management records, manage GMP documentation including stability protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and GMP data management.
• Candidates should be able to function independently and be able to collaborate in a dynamic, integrated, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Effective communication skills, eagerness to adapt and learn, and a desire to conduct research and influence the field are essential attributes.
• As a member of our team, you will be joining scientific problem solvers who are dedicated to creating the life-changing medicines of tomorrow.

Senior Specialist, Stability Operations

Project Manager

• Lead project management efforts to support Chemistry Manufacturing & Controls (CMC) product development from First in Human to Transfer to Supply
• Participate in development of tools and processes to support holistic portfolio management and increased integration of CMC and Clinical strategies
• Manage the end-to-end development process for projects of moderate complexity and/or support higher complexity projects
• Guide teams through creation, approval, and execution of integrated project plans
• Build and maintain project schedules and critical project information
• Work with team leads to proactively identify risks and ensure clear communication with stakeholders
• Prepare for and facilitate key team meetings, creating agendas and following up to ensure progress
• Participate in CIPM and GPAM departmental initiatives and workstreams aimed at improving ways of working

Senior Specialist, Project Management – Chemistry Manufacturing & Controls, CMC

Full-stack Engineer

• Lead one of two product teams within the Composition of Matter (COM) domain (Chemical or Biologic Modality Design)
• Serve as the technical lead and single point of accountability for delivery and quality of COM product solutions
• Collaborate with Product Line Technical Lead and Product Manager to translate strategy into technical plans
• Lead team in applying best practices, tools, and methodologies to build scalable, maintainable solutions
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and collaboration
• Drive effective communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement
• Proactively identify and manage technical debt, risks, and innovation opportunities
• Implement and track key performance metrics related to delivery, user satisfaction, technical quality, and team effectiveness
• Advocate for user experience and incorporate user feedback throughout the development lifecycle
• Ensure adherence to SDLC, quality standards, and regulatory requirements as applicable
• Promote cross-team collaboration and leverage shared technologies and architectural patterns across the organization

Associate Director, Software Engineering

• Managing the end-to-end drug development process including projects of moderate complexity and partnering on high complexity projects
• Act as enterprise leader to create, approve, and execute integrated project plans across clinical, regulatory, market access, manufacturing, CMC, commercial and other areas
• Build and maintain project schedules and critical project information in enterprise PM systems; proactively identify risks and escalate appropriately
• Facilitate and document team meetings, drive rapid escalation of critical team issues, and remove obstacles to drive results
• Navigate company process and governance to enable teams to meet corporate requirements
• Participate in ongoing training and contribute to GPAM process and tool improvements

Senior Specialist, Project Management – Drug Development

The Regional Medical Scientific Director (RMSD) is a credentialed (i.e., PhD, PharmD, DNP, MD) therapeutic and disease expert who engages in bidirectional exchange of scientific or medical information with Scientific Leaders (SLs).
This MSL type role provides balanced, factual, scientific information about non-product areas of interest to the Company and replies to scientific questions from SLs, including questions about Company products.
Work aligned to Scientific Exchange, Research, Scientific Congress Support, and Scientific Insights.
Liaises between the scientific community and the Company to enhance comprehension of scientific foundations and goals for approved, in-development, and active Company-sponsored trials and/or investigator-sponsored research studies.
Serves as role model for other field medical team members including onboarding and sharing therapeutic expertise.
Responsibilities: Scientific Exchange, Research, Scientific Congress Support, Scientific Insights, Protocol Lead responsibilities in collaboration with GCTO, Site Initiation Visits, identify barriers to enrollment.

Oncology Regional Medical Scientific Associate Director – Gastrointestinal Cancers

Research Scientist

• Horizon scanning, developing, and managing strategic partnerships to accelerate and generate insights that inform healthcare decisions and policy through novel studies, methods, and technologies
• Managing collaborations and effectively identifying and communicating data needs and capabilities with extended stakeholders
• Leading knowledge management and data innovation initiatives to increase access to and interoperability of data, data strategy, models, analytics, and evidence
• Conducting data analytic projects using standard and advanced analytic methods to meet business objectives
• Partner effectively with Value and Epidemiology teams to understand and address real-world data gaps and opportunities
• Maintaining awareness and communication of scientific and technologic developments within the fields of data science, informatics, and health technology assessment (HTA)
• Advancing, presenting, and publishing novel methodologies in the fields of data science and informatics at international/national congresses and in scientific and technology journals

Principal Scientist, Director, Data Strategy & Partnerships

Architect

• The Business and Information Architecture (BIA) group within our Research & Development Division's Clinical Development and Digital Solutions (CDDS) value team, the Business Strategy Partnership (BSP) organization is seeking a highly motivated Senior Specialist / Business Architect.
• This role is responsible for developing comprehensive business architectural models and strategic plans to support Development IT initiatives.
• Reporting to the BIA team lead, the Senior Specialist / Business Architect will play a key role in aligning technology improvements with overarching business transformation goals.
• Develop deep business acumen and expertise in data and data standards across Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, and Regulatory Affairs domains.
• Apply domain knowledge to influence system design, architectural practices, and process improvements on a day-to-day basis.
• Create target-state business capability maps and value streams aligned with strategic drivers and business objectives.
• Produce business architectural deliverables and actionable insights from gathered information to enhance clarity and effectiveness in communication and strategy management.
• Conduct gap assessments between current-state and target-state business architectures; identify and recommend roadmap components based on findings.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to develop transitional architectures and detailed implementation roadmaps.
• Serve as a liaison between IT and business teams, ensuring all stakeholders understand the strategic management approach and timelines.
• Align value team activities with divisional and enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with business partners, IT product lines, and key vendors.
• Stay current with emerging industry technologies and trends to inform architectural decisions.

Sr. Spclst, Business Architecture

• Lead or be involved with teams on all facets of the value stream to improve business outcomes
• Apply lean tools, thinking, and change management methodologies as you develop colleagues at all organizational levels
• Hands-on support for operational problems and cross-functional investigations by conducting thorough scientific problem-solving techniques
• Coach lean roadmaps and provide training on foundational competencies (tier, problem solving, leader standardized work, standardized work, and hoshin kanri)
• Continue to develop yourself in lean, inclusion, and change management
• Facilitate value scouting workshops at sites; project lead on larger cost savings projects
• Lead projects to improve supply, increase productivity/reduce cost
• Demonstrated ability to coach and influence management and change management
• Deploy lean in multiple environments