Data Manager, ACDS Informatics

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan (401(k))

Paid holidays

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA is seeking a Data Manager to deliver compliant analytical data and reports supporting regulatory submissions and scientific decision-making across the development lifecycle.

The role involves designing automated data workflows, building dashboards with Spotfire and Power BI, and partnering with scientists and regulatory teams to translate business needs into scalable data solutions. Strong data management and analytics experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with extensive experience in pharmaceutical data management and laboratory informatics.
• Experience in GxP-regulated environments and data integrity principles.
• Ability to translate business needs into data analytics and digital solutions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compliant analytical data and reports for regulatory filings and health authority responses.
• Design automated data workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Develop dashboards and analytics using Spotfire, Power BI, and data platforms.
• Collaborate with scientists, regulatory teams, and digital groups to translate needs into solutions.
• Drive modernization of laboratory data management processes and governance.

Skills

Adaptability

Analytical Chemistry

Analytical Development

Dashboard Reporting

Data Analysis

Data Integrity

Data Management

Data Visualization

Digital Transformation

Collaboration

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in relevant field

Tools

Spotfire

Power BI

SQL

SAS

LIMS

Job description

Job Description At our company, we aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. We're at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. Join our ACDS Informatics team to enable ad hoc access to analytical data and reporting, supporting data-driven decision-making by transforming how data generators and data consumers interact with, access, and leverage analytical data through scalable digital solutions. The Data Manager delivers compliant analytical data and reporting that support regulatory submissions and scientific decision-making across the pharmaceutical development lifecycle. Working across Analytical Development, Regulatory CMC, Quality, and Digital organizations, this role leverages laboratory informatics, analytics, and process automation to develop scalable solutions that improve data accessibility, streamline workflows, enhance data integrity, and enable self-service reporting from enterprise laboratory data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compliance, submission-ready analytical data and reports supporting regulatory filings, inspections, and health authority responses.
• Design and implement automated data workflows that reduce manual effort, improve efficiency, and accelerate business outcomes.
• Develop dashboards, visualizations, and analytics solutions using tools such as Spotfire, Power BI, and enterprise data platforms.
• Partner with scientists, regulatory teams, and digital organizations to translate business needs into impactful data solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement and modernization of laboratory data management processes and capabilities.
• Serve as a business representative for laboratory informatics platforms, supporting system enhancements, testing, adoption, and governance.
• Promote data standards, data democratization, and scalable digital solutions that can be leveraged across programs and organizations.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline with at least ten (10) years of required experience; or master’s degree with at least six (6) years OR Ph.D. with at least three (3) years of required experience.
• Experience in pharmaceutical data management, laboratory informatics, analytics, regulatory support, or related scientific disciplines.
• Experience working in GxP-regulated environments and applying data integrity principles.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into data, analytics, and digital solutions.
• Data management, analytics, and reporting.
• Experience in data analytics, visualization, and reporting.
• Knowledge with Spotfire, Power BI, SQL, SAS, or related tools.
• Laboratory Informatics and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Process improvement, workflow automation, and digital technologies.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Informatics and LIMS platforms.
• Preferred Knowledge with analytical laboratory informatics platforms such as LIMS and chromatographic systems.
• Familiar with CMC regulatory submissions.
• Knowledge of data engineering, data products, cloud-based analytics platforms, and enterprise data ecosystems.
• Experience developing scalable dashboards.
• Knowledge in using Generative AI (GenAI), machine learning, or advanced analytics to improve scientific workflows, knowledge management, reporting, or decision-making.
• Proven track record of leading digital transformation initiatives that simplify processes, reduce manual effort, and deliver measurable business value.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Required Skills

• Adaptability
• Adaptability
• Analytical Chemistry
• Analytical Development
• Chemical Synthesis
• Chemistry
• Clinical Judgment
• Computational Chemistry
• Cross-Cultural Awareness
• Dashboard Reporting
• Data Analysis
• Data Integrity
• Data Management
• Data Management Platforms
• Data Quality Assurance
• Data Quality Control
• Data Reporting
• Data Stewardship
• Data Visualization
• Digital Transformation
• Enzymology
• Experimental Development
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Laboratory Instrumentation
• Laboratory Protocols {+ 10 more}

Preferred Skills

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

• medical
• dental
• vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• 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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Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.