Head of Discovery Tech & AI Product Strategy

Merck & Co.

Cambridge (MA)

On-site

USD 232,000 - 365,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Merck & Co. in Cambridge, MA seeks a seasoned Discovery, Preclinical Translational Medicine (DPTM) Business Technology Partner to align DPTM priorities with product strategy and invest in AI-driven research platforms.

Lead cross-functional product teams, translate scientific goals into digital capabilities, and drive end-to-end delivery of data analytics, AI/ML, and modern research platforms across discovery and translational science outcomes.

Qualifications

10+ years in leadership roles in life sciences or tech.
Broad understanding of drug discovery and early development processes.
Ability to translate strategy into technology roadmaps and influence enterprise tech.
Experience collaborating across teams to achieve shared goals.
Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
Outstanding executive communication and empathetic listening.
Self-directed, motivated leader capable of operating with limited direction.
Experience translating enterprise strategy into measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

Own and strengthen the strategic relationship with DPTM leadership as the digital partner for product strategy and investments.
Lead Discovery and Translational Science product strategy, roadmaps, and tradeoffs.
Build high-performing product teams leveraging data, analytics, AI, and experimental evidence.
Influence across scientific, business, and technology orgs to align priorities.
Resolve stakeholder priorities and clarify scientific value and delivery tradeoffs.
Develop talent and capabilities in product management and digital innovation.
Foster experimentation, rapid learning, and responsible adoption of new tech.
Build cross-functional relationships to resolve complex science and data problems.