Director of Data Architecture & AI-Driven Analytics

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 173,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking a Director, Data Architect to define and execute the long-term programming strategy for integration, automation, and analytics across therapeutic areas, ensuring enterprise standards and regulatory compliance. Lead multi-project delivery with a focus on AI/ML initiatives and data governance.

You will manage partnerships, drive capacity planning, and enforce SOPs while mentoring teams and maintaining high data quality to support clinical operations and decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years in clinical data programming or data engineering and deep subject matter expertise.
• Advanced Degree (Masters/Doctorate) with 8+ years in clinical data programming or data management.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute long-term programming and reporting strategy across therapeutic areas.
• Establish standards, frameworks, operating models; address compliance risks.
• Manage service providers and oversee multi-project delivery.
• Oversee programming and reporting across complex studies ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Provide SME on data engineering, data flow, and reporting strategies.
• Collaborate with DI&A leadership to set strategy for capabilities.
• Plan capacity and competency growth for Data Architects.

Skills

Python

R

SAS

SQL

AI/ML awareness

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree (Masters or Doctorate)

Tools

Azure Data Factory

AWS Glue

Databricks

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking a Director, Data Architect to define and execute the long-term programming strategy for integration, automation, and analytics across therapeutic areas, ensuring enterprise standards and regulatory compliance. Lead multi-project delivery with a focus on AI/ML initiatives and data governance.

You will manage partnerships, drive capacity planning, and enforce SOPs while mentoring teams and maintaining high data quality to support clinical operations and decision making.