Executive Director, Discovery Tech & Translational Science

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 232,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a seasoned digital partner to lead Discovery, Preclinical Translational Medicine product strategy and invest in capabilities that accelerate science and data-driven decision making.

You will build high-performing product teams, translate scientific priorities into roadmaps, and drive AI/ML-enabled platforms across evidence generation, information generation, and insight generation, partnering with RaDS leadership to maximize scientific and business value.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in leadership roles in life sciences or technology, managing teams and leaders.
• Broad understanding of drug discovery and early development processes, data types.
• Ability to translate strategy into technology roadmaps and influence enterprise tech strategy.

Responsibilities

• Own strategic relationship with DPTM leadership as digital partner for product strategy and investments.
• Lead Discovery and Translational Science product strategy, roadmaps, and investments.
• Build and evolve high-performing product teams to accelerate scientific understanding and decision-making through data, analytics, AI, and experimental evidence.
• Inspire across scientific, business, and tech orgs; resolve competing stakeholder priorities.
• Develop talent and organizational capabilities in product management and digital innovation.
• Create an environment encouraging experimentation and responsible adoption of emerging tech.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Change management

Program management

Data analytics

Education

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

Tools

AI/ML tools

Data analytics platforms

Genomics informatics systems

Job description

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a seasoned digital partner to lead Discovery, Preclinical Translational Medicine product strategy and invest in capabilities that accelerate science and data-driven decision making.

You will build high-performing product teams, translate scientific priorities into roadmaps, and drive AI/ML-enabled platforms across evidence generation, information generation, and insight generation, partnering with RaDS leadership to maximize scientific and business value.