Associate Director, Digital Transformation & AI Solutions

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ seeks an Associate Director, Digital Transformation to build a scalable digital foundation for AI, analytics, and automation within Global Sourcing & Procurement.

You will connect processes, systems, and data to enable intelligent decision making and streamlined workflows. You will bridge strategy, architecture, and hands-on solution development, shaping how users interact with the digital ecosystem and establishing data and process frameworks for future

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, IS, Data Analytics, Business, or related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• 8+ years of experience in digital transformation, technology, analytics, process improvement, product management, consulting, or related disciplines.
• Experience across enterprise platforms, data ecosystems, analytics solutions, and business processes to deliver end-to-end outcomes.
• Hands-on experience with SAP, ERP platforms, SQL, Databricks, Power Platform, Celonis, analytics solutions, or comparable technologies.
• Proven track record building, implementing, or scaling digital solutions that improve performance, UX, efficiency, or data quality.

Responsibilities

• Map end-to-end ecosystem of processes, systems, data, analytics, and user experiences across Global Supplier Management & Procurement.
• View end-to-end work flow across functions, systems, and teams to optimize user experience.
• Connect priorities, digital initiatives, reporting, applications, and Databricks data foundation to accelerate value and AI capabilities.
• Establish metrics and ensure capabilities deliver business outcomes with cross-functional accountability.
• Turn ideas into prototypes and scalable solutions using SQL, Databricks, Power Platform, Celonis, SAP, and AI-enabled tech.

Skills

Automation Systems

Business Process Development

Business Processes

Business Process Optimization (BPO)

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Digital Transformation

Process Automations

Process Improvements

Process Optimization

SAP Systems

Education

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

Advanced degree is a plus

Tools

SAP

ERP platforms

SQL

Databricks

Power Platform

Celonis

Analytics solutions

Job description

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ seeks an Associate Director, Digital Transformation to build a scalable digital foundation for AI, analytics, and automation within Global Sourcing & Procurement.

You will connect processes, systems, and data to enable intelligent decision making and streamlined workflows. You will bridge strategy, architecture, and hands-on solution development, shaping how users interact with the digital ecosystem and establishing data and process frameworks for future