Executive Director, Digital Solutions for Discovery Science

MSD Malaysia

West Point (PA)

On-site

USD 232,000 - 365,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

MSD Malaysia seeks a senior digital solutions leader to partner with DPTM, shape product strategy, and deliver capabilities that accelerate discovery science through data, analytics, AI, and modern platforms. You will lead cross-functional teams, translate scientific priorities into investment decisions, and drive end-to-end transformation across scientific and technology domains.

The role requires 10+ years in leadership, deep understanding of drug discovery, and proven ability to align

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in leadership roles in life sciences or technology
  • Broad understanding of drug discovery and early development processes, technologies and data types
  • Ability to articulate strategy and translate to roadmaps
  • Influence enterprise technology strategy
  • Executive communication skills
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams through ambiguity

Responsibilities

  • Own and strengthen the strategic relationship with DPTM leadership.
  • Lead Discovery and Translational Science product strategy and roadmaps.
  • Build and evolve high-performing product teams leveraging data, analytics, AI, and experimentation.
  • Influence stakeholders to balance value delivery and tradeoffs.
  • Translate enterprise strategy into measurable business and scientific outcomes.

Skills

Leadership
Executive communication
Strategic planning
AI/ML
Data analytics
Cross-functional leadership
Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Life Science

Job description

MSD Malaysia seeks a senior digital solutions leader to partner with DPTM, shape product strategy, and deliver capabilities that accelerate discovery science through data, analytics, AI, and modern platforms. You will lead cross-functional teams, translate scientific priorities into investment decisions, and drive end-to-end transformation across scientific and technology domains.

The role requires 10+ years in leadership, deep understanding of drug discovery, and proven ability to align

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