Associate Director - Digital Transformation

MSD; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking an Associate Director, Digital Transformation to build the digital foundation for AI-powered procurement processes. You will connect processes, systems, and data to enable automation, analytics, and scalable innovation across Global Sourcing & Procurement.

You will move from strategy to hands-on solution development, shaping user interactions with the digital ecosystem, and driving measurable business value through Databricks, Power Platform, SAP, and related technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• 6+ years in digital transformation, analytics, or related disciplines.
• Experience across enterprise platforms, data ecosystems, and end-to-end outcomes.
• Hands-on with SAP, Databricks, Power Platform, Celonis, and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Map end-to-end processes, data, analytics, and user experiences across Global Supplier Management & Procurement.
• Ensure an optimized user experience across functions and systems.
• Orchestrate connections between priorities, digital initiatives, reporting, and data foundations.
• Drive governance with transparent metrics and accountable business outcomes.
• Prototype and build solutions using SQL, Databricks, Power Platform, Celonis, SAP, and AI-enabled tech.

Skills

Automation Systems

Business Process Development

Business Processes

Business Process Optimization

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Data Science

Digital Transformation

Process Automations

Process Improvements

Process Optimization

SAP Databricks

SAP Systems

SQL Databases

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business, or related field

Tools

Databricks

Power Platform

Celonis

SAP

ERP platforms

SQL Databases

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about building digital foundations that drive business outcomes, accelerate innovation, and fuel the future of AI, automation, and analytics?

We are looking for an Associate Director, Digital Transformation to help build the digital foundation that will enable the next generation of AI-powered capabilities across Global Sourcing & Procurement.

In this role, you will connect business processes, enterprise systems, and data into a unified experience that enables automation, analytics, and AI at scale. You will map how work moves across functions, systems, and teams, uncover opportunities to simplify and standardize how work is done, and create the foundations required for intelligent, AI-driven decision making.

This is not a traditional transformation role. We are looking for a builder and systems thinker who can move seamlessly between business strategy, technology architecture, process optimization, and hands‑on solution development. You will help shape how users interact with our digital ecosystem while establishing the process, system, and data frameworks that will power future AI capabilities.

What Makes This Role Different

• Build the digital foundation that powers automation, analytics, AI, and next‑generation user experiences across a global organization.
• Join a high‑performing, data‑driven team that values curiosity, direct feedback, rapid learning, and evidence‑based decision making.
• Move quickly from idea to impact through a build‑and‑learn mindset, testing, refining, and scaling solutions through rapid experimentation and iterative delivery.
• Drive technology adoption directly within the business, partnering closely with users and stakeholders to deliver measurable value.
• Play a critical role in connecting the team’s digital, analytics, process, and AI initiatives into a unified ecosystem that accelerates transformation at scale.

What You’ll Do

• Map and connect the end‑to‑end ecosystem of processes, systems, data, analytics, and user experiences across Global Supplier Management & Procurement.
• Take an end‑to‑end view of how work flows across functions, systems, and teams, ensuring the overall user experience is optimized rather than individual processes or applications in isolation.
• Orchestrate the connection between business priorities, digital initiatives, reporting, applications, and our Databricks‑powered data foundation to accelerate business value, automation, and future AI capabilities.
• Drive alignment, accountability, and performance across business, operations, and technology stakeholders by establishing transparent metrics and ensuring capabilities deliver expected business outcomes.
• Turn ideas into impact through hands‑on development of prototypes, analytics, automation, and scalable solutions using SQL, Databricks, Power Platform, Celonis, SAP, and AI‑enabled technologies.

Who You Are

You enjoy understanding how business processes, systems, data, and people interact to create outcomes. Rather than accepting complexity, you look for opportunities to simplify, connect, and scale.

You are equally comfortable analyzing data, mapping end‑to‑end user experiences, evaluating system interactions, influencing stakeholders, and building prototype solutions that demonstrate value. You combine strategic thinking with hands‑on execution and enjoy turning ideas into working capabilities.

You thrive in high‑performing environments where decisions are driven by data, feedback is candid and constructive, and the best ideas win regardless of where they originate. You move quickly, embrace experimentation, and focus on creating momentum rather than bureaucracy.

Most importantly, you believe great digital experiences are built on connected processes, trusted data, and scalable technology foundations. You are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of Global Sourcing & Procurement through automation, analytics, and AI‑enabled innovation.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business, or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus.
• 6+ years of experience in digital transformation, technology, analytics, process improvement, product management, consulting, or related disciplines.
• Experience working across enterprise platforms, data ecosystems, analytics solutions, and business processes to deliver end‑to‑end business outcomes.
• Hands‑on experience with technologies such as SAP, ERP platforms, SQL, Databricks, Power Platform, Celonis, analytics solutions, or comparable technologies.
• Demonstrated experience building, implementing, or scaling digital solutions that improve business performance, user experience, operational efficiency, or data quality.

Required Skills:

Automation Systems, Business Process Development, Business Processes, Business Process Optimization (BPO), Collaboration, Data Analysis, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Process Automations, Process Improvements, Process Optimization, SAP Databricks, SAP Systems, SQL Databases

Preferred Skills:

Business Strategies, Data Analytics, Enterprise Platforms, Leadership, Procurement

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.

Primary location for this posting is:

USA - Pennsylvania - North Wales (Upper Gwynedd)

Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below.

The salary range for the primary location of this role is:

$129,000.00 - $203,100.00

Additional location(s):

Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

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

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

25%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

11/4/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

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.