Global Digital Quality & Lab Product Leader

Merck

Rahway (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 142,000 - 224,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ is seeking a leader to own the Digital Quality Product Line, shaping the multi-year roadmap across Animal Health Quality, Lab and IT. You will drive backlog, ensure compliant, secure solutions, and lead global rollout of digital products.

This role requires navigating regulated environments and partnering with senior stakeholders. You will mentor product owners and delivery teams, explore AI/ML and automation to enhance quality decisions and lab efficiency, and advocate for

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
7+ years of experience in Quality, Laboratory, Manufacturing, or GxP IT environments.
Demonstrated experience leading digital product lines or large‑scale platforms in regulated industries.
Strong knowledge of QMS, LIMS, SDLC, CSV/CSA, and inspection readiness.

Responsibilities

Own the Digital Quality Product Line vision and multi-year roadmap, aligned to Animal Health Quality, Lab, and IT strategies.
Define and prioritize the product backlog based on enterprise value, regulatory risk, and business outcomes.
Drive standardization and reuse of digital quality and lab capabilities across sites and regions.
Lead the design, implementation, and global rollout of Quality and Lab digital products.
Ensure solutions are fit-for-purpose, compliant, secure, and resilient throughout their lifecycle while maximizing value from existing platforms and identifying opportunities for enhancement, modernization, or rationalization.
Ensure adherence to GxP regulations, CSV, and the transition toward CSA / OneCQV-aligned approaches.
Act as the primary IT partner for Quality and Lab leadership, translating business needs into digital capabilities.
Drive adoption through change management, training strategies, and communities of practice.
Lead and develop product owners, solution leads, and delivery teams (internal and external).
Scan for emerging technologies (AI/ML, automation, analytics) that enhance quality decision‑making and lab efficiency.