Director of Data Engineering & Analytics (Tech Ops)

Merck; West Point (PA); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck, a premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company, seeks a Director of Data Engineering and Analytics to lead a team advancing digital and data capabilities across SM S&T and IT. You will translate priorities into execution, align with manufacturing, analytics, and digital groups, and deliver measurable business value.

The role requires strong technical depth in manufacturing data systems and experience operating in a regulated environment, with travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related technical field with 10 years of experience; MS with 8 years acceptable.
• Leadership in pharmaceutical manufacturing, data engineering or data science in regulated environments.
• Deep understanding of unit operations and manufacturing data systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of data and analytics priorities across SM S&T with measurable impact.
• Translate data strategy into practical plans with milestones and value metrics.
• Partner with leadership and site teams to align priorities and remove blockers.
• Lead data pipelines, ensure data quality, and enable data access for scientists and engineers.
• Advance governance and adoption of data and analytics across the organization.

Skills

Advanced Analytics

Data Engineering

Data Visualization

Cross-functional Leadership

Education

BS in Engineering / Related Field

Tools

DataLynx

SEEQ

MPI

MES

Historians

Job description

Merck, a premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company, seeks a Director of Data Engineering and Analytics to lead a team advancing digital and data capabilities across SM S&T and IT. You will translate priorities into execution, align with manufacturing, analytics, and digital groups, and deliver measurable business value.

The role requires strong technical depth in manufacturing data systems and experience operating in a regulated environment, with travel to sites as needed.