Sr. Spclst , Technical Product Management

MSD; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD in Rahway, NJ seeks a Senior Empower Technical Lead to drive Empower CDS configuration, integration, and validation across manufacturing environments. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, ensure LACE hardware readiness, and develop interfaces to GLIMS, AHLIMS, and NuGenesis while maintaining SDLC documentation.

You will work within a hybrid setup, collaborate with global teams, and rely on strong English communication and pharma/CDS expertise to support GMP-compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; 5+ years' impact in Pharma/Scientific/Tech/Engineering/Math.
• 3+ years' technical experience with Waters Empower CDS in a multi-site enterprise.
• Empower Administration expertise including CDS concepts, ICOP drivers, method troubleshooting, client/server installs, user management, security, and data workflows.
• Certification in Empower Administration preferable.
• Strong chromatography instruments and lab workflows understanding.
• Optional experience in PowerShell or similar scripting language.
• Experience in Pharma industry and cGMP practices.
• Experience influencing, navigating matrix orgs, and cross-functional partnerships.
• Fluent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development resources and activities across DEV, UAT, and PRD environments.
• Serve as the primary technical authority for Empower configuration, integration, and validation in manufacturing.
• Configure and maintain LACE hardware and images; in-depth knowledge of Win 11 and Empower client installs.
• Develop and maintain interfaces to GLIMS, AHLIMS, and NuGenesis.
• Perform SDLC tasks including documentation (SOPs) and validation protocols (IQ/OQ).
• Communicate with the Global Empower Team.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

English fluency

Technical leadership

SDLC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Waters Empower CDS

LACE hardware

Windows 11

PowerShell

NuGenesis

Job description

Job Description

Senior Empower Technical Lead

Join us and be part of our dedicated team that provides support for our Global Manufacturing Laboratories to improve efficiency and compliance while improving our CDS Platform stability and useability. This opportunity will provide exposure to our Global CDS architecture (Empower), SDMS system (NuGenesis) and the multiple teams that provide support, which include file servers, databases, instruments, and LACEs.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of development resources and activities across DEV, UAT, and PRD environments.
• Serve as the primary technical authority for Empower configuration, integration, and validation in the manufacturing space.
• Configure and maintain LACE hardware and images. Must have in depth knowledge of Win 11 and Empower client installs.
• Develop and Maintain Interfaces to GLIMS, AHLIMS, and NuGenesis.
• Perform System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) activities which include developing and maintaining system documentation (SOP’s) and validation protocols (IQ/OQ)
• Communicate with the Global Empower Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years making a difference in a Pharmaceutical, Scientific, Technology, Engineering, and/or Mathematics field.
• Greater than 3 Years technical experience with Waters Empower CDS in a multi-site enterprise environment.
• Empower Administration experience with expertise in CDS concepts, including ICOP drivers, method troubleshooting, client server installs, user management, security, and data workflows.
• Certification in Empower Administration preferable.
• Strong understanding of chromatography instruments and lab workflows.
• Optional experience in Powershell or similar programming language
• Experience in Pharma Industry and cGMP practices.
• Experience influencing, direct authority, navigating complex or matrix organizations and successfully networking and forming partnerships with cross-functional teams.
• Good Communication Skills including fluency in English

Required Skills

Applied Engineering, Asset Management, Benefits Management, Biochemical Analysis, Biochemical Assays, Biochemical Tests, Chromatography, GMP Compliance, Healthcare Innovation, Management System Development, Mechatronics, Multi-Site Management, Product Lifecycle, Product Management, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, System Designs, Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Systems Documentation Required Skills: Applied Engineering, Asset Management, Benefits Management, Biochemical Analysis, Biochemical Assays, Biochemical Tests, Chromatography, GMP Compliance, Healthcare Innovation, Management System Development, Mechatronics, Multi-Site Management, Product Lifecycle, Product Management, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, System Designs, Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Systems Documentation

Preferred Skills

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

Location & Compensation

The primary location for this posting is: USA - New Jersey - Rahway

Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below. The salary range for the primary location of this role is: $117,000.00 - $184,200.00

Additional location(s): Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information: San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Employment & Hiring Details

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a

Job Posting End Date: 11/3/2026

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Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

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