Sr. Specalist , Software Engineering

MSD; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry seeks a Quality Lead to work in the Human Health Digital, Data, and Analytics division. The role entails overseeing QA processes, collaborating with development teams, and driving a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in relevant roles, including 1-2 years leading QA Teams.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and writing automation scripts.
• Familiarity with Agile Methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Quality Assurance processes within the development lifecycle.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive QA Strategy.
• Lead the QA team in major project releases.

Skills

Automated Testing

Data Analytics

Quality Assurance (QA)

Testing Methodology

Education

Engineering in Computer Science

Tools

Automation Tools

Job description

Quality Lead, ClearSight, will work within the Human Health Digital, Data, and Analytics (HHDDA) division where we are realizing the vision of a cohesive commercial decision support product suite, helping stakeholders make data-driven decisions to optimize delivery of our medicines to patients. This role will contribute to the development and activation of our advanced internal forecasting products.

The QA Lead will oversee the Quality Assurance processes within the development lifecycle, ensuring that products meet the agreed standards of quality before release. This role will work closely with development teams and stakeholders to define testing strategies and ensure comprehensive testing coverage throughout the project lifecycle

The preferred candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit, understanding of healthcare & technology, and experience with product development. The candidate will have

demonstrated strong leadership skills, an ability to work independently and deal well with ambiguity, and strong collaboration and communication skills. The candidate will

empower a growth mindset and inspire a culture of continual learning.

The Role

We need people who

• Devise a reasonable QA Strategy. We need you to lead and develop and execute a comprehensive QA Strategy aligned with our organization standards. If you have past successes in this area, apply now!
• Understand more than just jargons. You know everything there is to know about Testing methodologies and applications. You’ve seen the best and worst of all different ways of working and understand the need to use a certain process or not use it at all.
• Prioritize, plan and execute. You are meticulous about how work is executed.
• Take pragmatic decisions around how work is accomplished. We would like our leads to strike a balance between idealism and fit-for-purpose.
• Learn/Introduce new technique. You are curious about your field and you would like to apply tools and techniques to our current processes. You share your knowledge with our community and you are happy to learn from them too.
• Build & Develop the QA Community. Organize bug-bashes, or brown-bag-sessions or marathons. Whatever helps bonding and knowledge sharing within the group.
• Communicate politely, professionally and effortlessly with everyone
• Have fun at work. Work life balance is just as important to you as it is to us.

What you will be doing

Within 3 Months

• Understand the current QA processes, tools, and technologies used within the organization.
• Familiarize yourself with the product architecture, team structure, and ongoing projects.
• Establish relationships with cross-functional teams to understand their expectations from your group/domain
• Review existing projects and documentation to assess coverage and effectiveness.
• Participate in the different ceremonies. Understand their purpose. Get acquainted with our stakeholders
• Shore up your knowledge on Pharmaceutical Processes around Forecasting.

Within 6 Months

• Develop and implement an improved QA strategy that aligns with organizational goals and enhances testing efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for automation in testing processes and begin the implementation of automation tools.
• Establish metrics to assess the quality of products and the effectiveness of QA processes, reporting on these metrics regularly.

Within 9 Months

• Lead the QA team in major project releases, ensuring that all testing is completed on time and meets quality standards.
• Conduct regular reviews of QA processes and implement continuous improvement initiatives based on feedback and performance data.
• Present QA findings, challenges, and achievements to senior management, highlighting the impact of quality assurance on product success.
• Mentor and train new joinees and existing peers

Engineering in Computer Science, post-graduates plus.

Required Experience and Skills:

• 8+ years of experience in the relevant roles; with 1-2 years of experience in pharmaceutical strategic forecasting or analytics as an added plus including 1-2 years of leading QA Teams
• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools and writing automation scripts.
• Experience with end to end testing for enterprise applications.
• Familiarity with Agile Methodologies and experience with working in Agile Teams.

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Job Description

Quality Lead, ClearSight, will work within the Human Health Digital, Data, and Analytics (HHDDA) division where we are realizing the vision of a cohesive commercial decision support product suite, helping stakeholders make data-driven decisions to optimize delivery of our medicines to patients. This role will contribute to the development and activation of our advanced internal forecasting products.

The QA Lead will oversee the Quality Assurance processes within the development lifecycle, ensuring that products meet the agreed standards of quality before release. This role will work closely with development teams and stakeholders to define testing strategies and ensure comprehensive testing coverage throughout the project lifecycle

The preferred candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit, understanding of healthcare & technology, and experience with product development. The candidate will have

demonstrated strong leadership skills, an ability to work independently and deal well with ambiguity, and strong collaboration and communication skills. The candidate will

empower a growth mindset and inspire a culture of continual learning.

The Role

We need people who

• Devise a reasonable QA Strategy. We need you to lead and develop and execute a comprehensive QA Strategy aligned with our organization standards. If you have past successes in this area, apply now!
• Understand more than just jargons. You know everything there is to know about Testing methodologies and applications. You’ve seen the best and worst of all different ways of working and understand the need to use a certain process or not use it at all.
• Prioritize, plan and execute. You are meticulous about how work is executed.
• Take pragmatic decisions around how work is accomplished. We would like our leads to strike a balance between idealism and fit-for-purpose.
• Learn/Introduce new technique. You are curious about your field and you would like to apply tools and techniques to our current processes. You share your knowledge with our community and you are happy to learn from them too.
• Build & Develop the QA Community. Organize bug-bashes, or brown-bag-sessions or marathons. Whatever helps bonding and knowledge sharing within the group.
• Communicate politely, professionally and effortlessly with everyone
• Have fun at work. Work life balance is just as important to you as it is to us.

What you will be doing

Within 3 Months

• Understand the current QA processes, tools, and technologies used within the organization.
• Familiarize yourself with the product architecture, team structure, and ongoing projects.
• Establish relationships with cross-functional teams to understand their expectations from your group/domain
• Review existing projects and documentation to assess coverage and effectiveness.
• Participate in the different ceremonies. Understand their purpose. Get acquainted with our stakeholders
• Shore up your knowledge on Pharmaceutical Processes around Forecasting.

Within 6 Months

• Develop and implement an improved QA strategy that aligns with organizational goals and enhances testing efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for automation in testing processes and begin the implementation of automation tools.
• Establish metrics to assess the quality of products and the effectiveness of QA processes, reporting on these metrics regularly.

Within 9 Months

• Lead the QA team in major project releases, ensuring that all testing is completed on time and meets quality standards.
• Conduct regular reviews of QA processes and implement continuous improvement initiatives based on feedback and performance data.
• Present QA findings, challenges, and achievements to senior management, highlighting the impact of quality assurance on product success.
• Mentor and train new joinees and existing peers

Education Minimum Requirements:

Engineering in Computer Science, post-graduates plus.

Required Experience and Skills:

• 8+ years of experience in the relevant roles; with 1-2 years of experience in pharmaceutical strategic forecasting or analytics as an added plus including 1-2 years of leading QA Teams
• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools and writing automation scripts.
• Experience with end to end testing for enterprise applications.
• Familiarity with Agile Methodologies and experience with working in Agile Teams.

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Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Automated Testing, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Continual Improvement Process, Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Data Visualization, Design Applications, Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Entrepreneurial Thinking, New Projects, Product Development, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Assurance Processes, Quality Management, Software Configurations, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Solution Architecture, Strategic Forecasting, System Designs, Systems Integration, Testing, Testing Methodology, Web Development

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

06/9/2025

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Merck & Co., Inc.

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