Senior Data Engineering & Analytics Leader (Hybrid)

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking an Associate Director of Data Engineering and Analytics in a hybrid role from Rahway, NJ. You will lead complex data initiatives across SM S&T, translating business needs into scalable data solutions and measurable value.

You will partner with manufacturing, science, and digital teams to enable data accessibility, analytics capability, and data-driven decision-making in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or regulated environments.
• Ability to independently lead complex data workstreams.
• Strong translation between technical and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex data engineering and analytics initiatives aligned to SM S&T priorities.
• Translate business needs into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Manage high-impact workstreams with milestones, risks, and alignment.
• Develop robust data pipelines and curated datasets for analytics use cases.
• Bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders for alignment and execution.

Skills

Data engineering

Analytics

SQL

Python

ETL design

Regulated environment

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Data Science, IT, CS

Tools

DataLynx

SEEQ

MPI

MES

Job description

Merck & Co. is seeking an Associate Director of Data Engineering and Analytics in a hybrid role from Rahway, NJ. You will lead complex data initiatives across SM S&T, translating business needs into scalable data solutions and measurable value.

You will partner with manufacturing, science, and digital teams to enable data accessibility, analytics capability, and data-driven decision-making in a regulated environment.