Associate Director Engineering: Electronic Lab Notebook Operations Lead within the Digital Insi[...]

Overview We are a global biopharmaceutical leader with a varied portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology, vaccines and animal health products. We are driven by our purpose to develop and deliver innovative products that save and improve lives. With 69,000 employees operating in more than 140 countries, we offer state‑of‑the‑art laboratories, plants and offices that are designed to inspire our employees as we learn, develop and grow in our careers. We are proud of our more than 125 years of service to humanity and continue to be one of the world’s biggest investors in research and development. Position Summary We are seeking a Senior Scientist to join our Digital Insights team within the Development Sciences and Clinical Supply (DSCS) Digital Technologies organization. The DSCS Digital Technologies organization is responsible for the invention and application of new digital tools and workflows to support scientists across drug substance development, drug product development and analytical development. In this Electronic Lab Notebook Operations Lead role, the successful candidate will leverage their experience in software development lifecycle management and operational excellence to lead the operations of an electronic laboratory notebook and a separate archival system to support our company’s pipeline of antibodies, small molecules, peptides, biologics, conjugates and vaccines. The role will allow the candidate to solve complex operational challenges in supporting the execution of electronic laboratory notebook and related structured data capture systems throughout DSCS. Responsibilities Maintain compliant electronic laboratory notebook and a separate archival system through software lifecycle development Support audit readiness and represent the business owner as appropriate during audits Develop processes to monitor electronic lab notebook health and compliance with local data quality standards and adherence to best practices Collaborate with data governance teams to enforce governance policies Develop communication plans and utilize appropriate channels to inform stakeholders of new features and changes to existing functionality Design, implement and lead a tiered support model for configurational elements within DSCS Collaborate with various strategic initiatives throughout the electronic laboratory notebook program and DDT organization Education Minimum Requirements Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Molecular Modeling, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely‑related field with at least 3 years of industrial/pharmaceutical or relevant experience M.S. in Computer Science, Data Science, Molecular Modeling, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely‑related field with at least 5 years of industrial/pharmaceutical or relevant experience B.S. in Computer Science, Data Science, Molecular Modeling, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely‑related field with at least 8 years of industrial/pharmaceutical or relevant experience Required Experience and Skills Experience leading cross‑functional interactions Experience operating within a regulated environment Utilization of dashboards and other data analytics tools Excellent communication skills, demonstrated creativity, and effective interpersonal skills Ability to deliver complex solutions under compressed timelines in a dynamic environment Motivated to learn new skills, willingness to take on new challenges, and scientific curiosity Preferred Experience and Skills Experience with one or more drug modalities being developed internally such as small molecule, biologics, vaccines, peptides, drug conjugates Experience with software development lifecycles Experience with operational frameworks Prior experience as a business system owner within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company Experience with developing data visualizations (Shiny, Streamlit, Spotfire, Dash, PowerBI, or Tableau) Required Skills Animal Vaccination, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Biopharmaceuticals, Business Management, Change Catalyst, Communication Strategy Development, Computer Science, Customer-Focused, Data Governance, Data Science, Data Visualization, Design Changes, Detail-Oriented, Engineering Principle, Engineering Standards, Estimation and Planning, Identifying Customer Needs, Laboratory Documentation, Manufacturing Scale-Up, Molecular Modeling, Operational Excellence, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Production Optimization, Quality Engineering Analytics. Benefits and Compensation Salary range: $129,000.00 – $203,100.00. The range reflects multiple factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, geographic location, government requirements and business needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, healthcare, retirement benefits (including 401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at Location and Eligibility US and Puerto Rico residents only. The company provides accommodations for disabled applicants or others who may need assistance during the application or hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please notify the hiring team. San Francisco residents only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Los Angeles residents only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. Travel Requirements and Work Arrangements Travel: 10%. Travel may include domestic and international trips as needed. Flexible work arrangements: Hybrid. Relocation: Domestic. Visa sponsorship: No. Valid driving license: No. Hazardous material(s): n/a. Shift: Not indicated. Employee status: Regular. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights, EEOC GINA Supplement, Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other U.S. State Acts. #J-18808-Ljbffr Merck