Associate Director - Digital Endpoint Lead (all genders) - Inklusiver Job

Merck; Darmstadt; Hybrid; EUR 85.000 - 115.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global healthcare provider is seeking a Digital Biomarkers Lead to spearhead the development of digital endpoints and outcome measures. This role focuses on collaborating across teams to enhance patient care through innovative digital health technologies. Candidates should possess a PhD in a relevant field and have at least 7 years of industry experience, along with strong skills in algorithm development and stakeholder management.

Leistungen

Opportunities for personal development

Inclusive company culture

Flexible working environment

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or related industry.
• Proven track record in designing and validating digital endpoints or biomarkers.
• Experience with data generated from digital health technologies.

Aufgaben

• Lead the identification, development, and deployment of novel digital endpoints.
• Collaborate with Global Digital Health on algorithm design and validation.
• Champion transformation of Digital Health Technologies in clinical trials.

Kenntnisse

Large-scale data analysis

Digital endpoint validation

Stakeholder management

Scientific writing

Algorithm development

Signal processing

AI/ML methods

Ausbildung

PhD in a quantitative natural science or medical initiative

Tools

Digital health technologies

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

Your role

In this pivotal role, you will build and establish scientific excellence in the development of digital biomarkers and endpoints within the Advanced Data Science team in the Data Sciences organization. You will lead the identification, development, and deployment of novel digital endpoints and outcome measures across clinical trials and life cycle management programs. Collaborating closely with the Global Digital Health organization, you will spearhead the design and validation of algorithms that extract clinically relevant insights from diverse digital health data sources, such as wearables, sensors and apps, ensuring scientific rigor, clinical validity, and regulatory readiness. As a subject matter expert, you will embed digital health technologies within evidence generation strategies, driving their acceptance in clinical trials and practice. You will also contribute to key regulatory filings and publications, advocating for the adoption of digital endpoints within the global R&D community. Staying at the forefront of emerging trends, you will integrate novel solutions to enhance patient care and clinical research. Your leadership will champion transformation efforts that unlock the full potential of Digital Health Technologies.

Who you are

• You hold a PhD in a quantitative natural science or medical initiative with a focus on large-scale data analysis.
• You have a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or related industry.
• You possess a proven track record in designing and validating digital endpoints or biomarkers for clinical applications.
• You have experience working with data generated from digital health technologies, like wearables and mobile platforms.
• You are familiar with algorithm development and deployment in clinical or real-world settings.
• You have strong expertise in digital biomarker / endpoint development, including psychometric and statistical validation and regulatory aspects.
• You have solid understanding of algorithm development, signal processing, and AI / ML methods as applied to digital health data.
• You possess excellent stakeholder management skills and can navigate matrixed organizations effectively.
• You have strong communication and scientific writing skills, enabling you to translate complex technical content for diverse audiences.

Location : Germany or India (Bangalore)

What we offer

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!