Empower Master Data Analyst

Merck; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Merck in Pune invites a skilled Empower Master Data Analyst to design, configure, and maintain global method templates within Empower CDS. You will manage Master Data, Custom Fields, Report Methods, and View Filters to support standardized laboratory testing and data integrity across sites.

The role requires hands-on Empower experience (4+ years), SDLC compliance, and collaboration with global teams to implement changes, validate configurations, and ensure traceability.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Empower experience (4+ years) in pharma or regulated settings.
• Experience creating Empower Custom Fields and Reporting Methods for testing workflows.
• Understanding of regulatory data integrity and validation requirements.
• Know-how of SDLC and computerized system validation processes.
• Ability to develop test scripts and validation protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, implement, and maintain global Empower method templates.
• Translate test method requirements into Empower configurations.
• Prepare assessments and document changes in change control systems.
• Manage Empower changes through change control and lifecycle processes.
• Execute configuration updates and maintain master data changes.
• Review Empower configurations for alignment with design and data standards.
• Support standardized Empower configurations across sites and drive data harmonization.
• Perform second-person reviews of configurations and documentation.

Skills

Empower Master Data

SDLC compliance

Data integrity

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/Bio/Pharma/Engineering

Tools

Empower CDS

LabWare LIMS integration

Job description

Job Description

The Empower Master Data Analyst is responsible for the design, configuration, implementation, and maintenance of global method templates within the Empower Chromatography Data System (CDS) , ensuring that templates accurately reflect approved analytical method requirements and comply with global procedures, established data standards, and SDLC requirements. The role is responsible for Empower Master Data Management, including the creation and maintenance of Custom Fields, Report Methods, View Filters, and other associated Empower methods and configurations required to support standardized laboratory testing.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for Empower Master Data Management, including the creation, configuration, maintenance, and update of Custom Fields, Report Methods, View Filters, and other associated Empower methods .
• Analyze test method requirements and translate them into appropriate Empower technical requirement for configuration.
• Prepare technical assessments for proposed Empower changes, develop detailed system requirements, and document changes within applicable site or global change control systems.
• Manage assigned Empower changes through the applicable change control and system lifecycle processes , ensuring appropriate documentation, traceability, and compliance.
• Execute technical configuration and master data changes based on approved requirements and technical assessments.
• Review and assess Empower configurations to ensure they are aligned with approved requirements, established design principles, and global data standards.
• Support the development and maintenance of standardized Empower configurations and drive master data standardization and process harmonization across sites.
• Perform second-person reviews of Empower configurations, change control documentation, requirements, and supporting source documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, data integrity, and compliance .
• Provide technical support and guidance for LIMS Empower interfaces and Digital Method builds , including troubleshooting and assessment of configuration or integration-related issues.
• Develop and execute test scripts and validation protocols supporting Empower configuration and system changes.
• Collaborate with site and global teams to confirm requirements, technical design, configuration, testing, and implementation readiness.
• Partner with site Empower analysts, Global Empower teams, laboratory users, validation teams, and other technical support functions, including LIMS and laboratory instrumentation teams, to deliver solutions in a timely and compliant manner.
• Investigate and support resolution of Empower-related technical issues, configuration discrepancies, and master data challenges.
• Effectively manage multiple assignments and priorities to meet committed implementation dates.
• Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders through responsive communication, technical expertise, and consistent delivery.
• Work independently within defined objectives while proactively identifying and resolving technical or delivery challenges.

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Biology, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Engineering , or a related scientific or technical field; or equivalent relevant experience.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on Empower experience , preferably Empower 3 FR5 or higher, within a pharmaceutical or similarly regulated environment.
• Experience developing Empower Custom Fields and Reporting Method to support laboratory testing like Assay, Dissolution, and Content Uniformity.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience configuring and maintaining of Empower configuration, including Instrument Methods, Processing Methods, Sample Set Methods, View Filters, Custom Fields, and Report Methods .
• Experience supporting integration between Empower and external laboratory systems such as LabWare LIMS.
• Understanding of regulatory and data integrity expectations applicable to computerized laboratory systems used in the manufacture and testing of pharmaceutical, vaccine, biological, or sterile products.
• Experience working within System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and computerized system validation processes.
• Ability to develop and execute test scripts and validation protocols and document results in accordance with established procedures.
• Strong technical aptitude for computerized laboratory systems, data analysis, troubleshooting, and method/configuration evaluation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across geographically distributed teams and multiple stakeholder groups.
• Flexibility to adjust working hours, up to approximately 25% of the work week when required , to support collaboration with U.S. East Coast project teams, particularly during onboarding, training, and critical implementation activities.