DSCS Business Technology Analyst (R3)

Merck & Co.; West Point (PA); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking a Senior IT Strategy professional to translate business strategy into IT strategy and develop strategic digital roadmaps for DSCS.

You will collaborate with DSCS and IT teams, lead digital innovation initiatives, and shape the IT landscape for CMC and related biotech workflows. The role emphasizes stakeholder communication, governance, and strategic planning within a hybrid work model in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a relevant scientific field or computer science.
• Experience translating business strategy to IT strategy and roadmaps.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization with DSCS and IT teams.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic design and user-centric problem discovery in DSCS.
• Identify and partner with multi-disciplinary teams to execute projects.
• Communicate IT strategy and portfolio to stakeholders in R&D and IT.
• Develop current and future landscapes for CMC with digital capabilities.

Skills

Relationship Building

Communication

Strategic Planning

Digital Transformation

Product Management

IT Architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related scientific field

Job description

Job Description

Our IT team operates as a business partner proposing ideas and innovative solutions that enable new organizational capabilities. We partner internationally to deliver services and solutions that help DSCS scientists to be more productive and enable innovation.

Ensure translation of business strategy to IT strategy, relevant communication to business and IT functions, and develop strategic digital roadmaps.

Primary Tasks

• Contribute to the strategic planning efforts of the DSCS (Development Sciences and Clinical Supply) Business Technology Partner, to build a high-performance engagement model with DSCS.- Assist with strategic design and user-centric problem discovery efforts.
• Identify, support and partner with multi-disciplinary teams in DSCS and IT, to execute projects.
• Communicate IT strategy and portfolio to key stakeholders in our Research & Development Division and IT.- Encourage a digital mindset and adopt digital innovation initiatives.- Be a change agent for new digital capabilities.
• Develop current and future landscapes for CMC overlaid with digital capabilities.
• Work closely with Product Line Leads to ensure the best user experience and the use of the right tools and capabilities to solve the specific business needs within DSCS.-
• Collaborate with DSCS Digital Teams to foster digital thinking, understand the digital sentiment and explore opportunities for digital innovation.
• Outline capabilities for the IT needs of capital projects within scope for DSCS.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, biology, chemistry, or other relevant scientific degree.

Key Skills

• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and networks (internally and externally).- Viewed as a credible and trusted partner.
• Understanding of the CMC business area in DSCS and Commercialization.- Familiar with the interdependence of data flows and engagement on projects across the analytical, drug substance, drug product, and clinical supply functions.
• Understanding of the business workflows across the Discovery / DSCS / Commercialization interfaces
• Superior communication skills that emphasize collaboration in a matrixed organization.-
• Familiarity with IT architectural principles.
• Demonstrated ability to dissect a high-level problem into its components, identify the digital innovation and business process improvement opportunities, and develop unbiased tangible and intangible value realized.
• Understanding of GMP with a strong motivation to build deep expertise in CMC and the interface with our Company's manufacturing division.
• Understanding of the existing IT portfolio of systems and products.- Understanding of the external technology landscape and the impact and value to CMC and our Company.

Required Skills

Benefits Management, Benefits Management, Business Analysis, Business Decisions, Business Development, Business Process Improvements, Business Systems, Business Systems Analysis, Communication, Customer-Focused, Customer Needs Identification, Digital Transformation, Governance Management, Problem Analysis, Product Lining, Product Management, Product Management Leadership, Product Management Strategy, Program Management, Relationship Building, Requirements Analysis, Software Design, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, Strategy Deployment {+ 1 more}

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

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Salary Range

The salary range for this role is

$106,200.00 - $167,200.00

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.

Benefits

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 .

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

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

n/a