Assoc. Dir , Data Analysis

Merck; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ seeks an Associate Director Data Product Management to lead the Digital Product Management capabilities within HHDDA.

You will drive shaping and delivery of data-driven solutions for the Global commercial marketing portfolio and lead a team across multiple data products and use cases. You will apply techno-functional expertise to evolve domain analytics, collaborate with delivery teams, and shape the staffing strategy with vendor partners while maintaining agile

Qualifications

• Digital and Marketing data domain knowledge in commercial space in biopharma industry is a must.
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant work experience with data and analytics solutions and solid technical understanding.
• Strong experience building data products and capabilities using agile approach.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Dynamic problem solving in a matrix organization.
• Experience managing portfolios, tracking performance, and managing risks and escalations.
• Knowledge of data analysis and analytics use cases and capabilities.
• Experience with Agile delivery frameworks and Scrum execution.
• Strong organizational skills for navigating complex teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to manage the lifecycle of digital data products from discovery to development and maintenance.
• Translate use cases into implementation roadmaps delivering high quality data products.
• Establish common performance expectations for data product owners, analysts, and scrum masters.
• Shape vision and strategy for domain level analytics ready datasets.
• Drive large scale multi-country program rollouts with cross-divisional stakeholders.
• Plan roadmaps and manage risks for data product evolution.
• Ensure Agile practices are implemented and adapted to needs and feedback.
• Develop relationships with vendor partners to staffing strategy and deliverables.
• Demonstrate inclusive leadership, decisive thinking, and active listening.
• Apply Gen AI mindset to ensure data products are Gen AI ready from outset.

Skills

Active Listening

Adaptability

Agile Methodology

Biopharmaceutical Industry

Biopharmaceuticals

Business Intelligence

Data Management

Data Modeling

Data Visualization

Digital Marketing

Inclusive Leadership

Measurement Analysis

Product Lifecycle

Risk Management

ROI Maximization

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Waterfall Model

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Engineering or related field

Job description

Associate Director Data Product Management

We are seeking a strong, highly energetic and collaborative leader to join our company's Human Health Digital, Data & Analytics (HHDDA) organization and play an active role in our company's Human Health transformation journey to become the premier “Data First” commercial biopharma organization.

In this Associate Director Data Product Management role, you will be part of the HHDDA Commercial Data Solutions team and lead Digital Product Management capabilities role, driving shaping and delivery of impactful solutions that enable data-driven decision-making across our Company's commercial digital marketing division for Global stakeholders.

As subject‑matter expert in commercial analytics data domains, you will leverage your expertise and apply techno‑functional skills to shape and execute digital data products, drive a portfolio of digital data solutions initiatives and partner with delivery teams to enable use cases across the HHDDA portfolio.

In addition, you will also lead a team of highly talented individuals working on multiple data products and use cases, providing thought leadership and guidance to drive results and enable their success.

Specific Responsibilities Include

• Lead team to manage life cycle of digital data product, including use case identification, discovery all the way to development and maintenance.
• Translate use cases into implementation roadmaps to deliver high quality data products
• Establish common performance expectations and processes for data product owners, data analysts and scrum masters.
• Leverage data domain knowledge to shape the vision, strategy, and roadmap of domain level analytics ready datasets.
• experience in large scale multi country program rollout with cross divisional and market stakeholders
• Strategic thinking, risk management, and roadmap planning for data product evolution
• Ensure implementation of Agile principles and best practices to continuously adapt to evolving business needs and user feedback
• Develop and maintain relationships with key vendor partners to shape the overall staffing strategy and continuously ensure high quality deliverables and optimized return on investment for the respective domain programs
• Demonstrate and role model key leadership behaviors, including: cross-functional and inclusive leadership, assertiveness and swift decision‑making, active listening and strategic thinking
• Native AI/Gen AI mindset that continuously look at the way a data product is being built and optimize the process utilizing the full extent of the technology stack and advancements that are available and ensure the data products being built are Gen AI ready from the outset

Education

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering or related field (Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, etc.)

Required

• Digital and Marketing data domain knowledge in commercial space in biopharma industry is a must to have.
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant work experience, with demonstrated expertise in data and analytics solutions including a solid technical understanding of tools and architecture.
• Strong experience in building data products and capabilities using agile approach.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to quickly establish credibility and trust with a variety of stakeholders.
• Dynamic problem solving skills in matrix organization.
• Experience managing portfolios of initiatives, tracking performance and managing risks, issues and escalations
• Knowledge of data analysis and data & analytics use cases and capabilities
• Experience with Agile delivery frameworks and strong knowledge of scrum execution
• Strong organizational skills, with proven ability to navigate complex teams and highly‑matrixed environments

Preferred

• Analytics experience in commercial insights generation in biopharma industry is preferred.

Required Skills

Active Listening, Adaptability, Agile Methodology, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Biopharmaceuticals, Biopharmaceutics, Business Intelligence (BI), Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Digital Marketing, Inclusive Leadership, Measurement Analysis, Pharmaceutical Biology, Product Lifecycle, Risk Management, ROI Maximization, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Waterfall Model

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

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 We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

The salary range for this role is

$142,400.00 - $224,100.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment 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 the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: 10%

Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid

Shift: Not Indicated

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): n/a

Job Posting End Date: 08/18/2026

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Requisition ID: R410591