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Merck Director, Principal Product Manager, Workflow and Request, RaDS IT (Hybrid) in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description

The role will lead development of the Workflow and Request capability within RaDS IT and execute strategy for supporting the digital transformation of our scientific tools. The role offers the chance to work on high-profile applications with the ability to impact how lab-based research is conducted and accelerate innovative drugs to market. You will possess a blend of business and technical savvy; a big-picture vision with the ability to dive into the weeds, and the drive to make that vision a reality. You will be able to comprehend scientific problems and translate those needs for the technical team while prioritizing tasks to ensure the introduction and ongoing enhancement of solutions. Success will be the acceptance and adoption of these new solutions by the scientists targeted for each release.

You will be able to identify with our scientists' needs and be a passionate advocate for their perspectives through all phases of product development.

The position will be based in one of the locations stated, travel to other sites will be necessary at times.

Key tasks

Managing the product life cycle for Workflow and Request from strategic planning to tactical activities.

Understanding the problem space and specifying requirements for current and future products through close partnership with our companies research scientists and other stakeholders.

Aiding the adoption and change management planning.

Analyzing potential vendor partner relationships for the resultant solution(s).

Qualifications

It’s important that our group reflects the experience and viewpoints of the patients and scientists we support. To achieve that, we welcome individuals from all backgrounds and walks or life and we value the perspectives that diversity brings.

Education Minimum:

  • B.A./B.S. or Advanced degree equivalent in a relevant technical or scientific discipline (such as life sciences, informatics, genomics, statistics/biostatistics).

Prerequisites:

  • Minimum of 10 years relevant experience across the IT and life sciences space

  • Significant demonstrable experience in or around the pharmaceutical industry sufficient to understand the underlying workflows and data management needs.

  • Has worked in a Product management role previously and is enthusiastic about their craft.

  • Is well versed in Agile methodologies for software development and is able to impart that to others.

  • A dedication to appreciating complex problems and tackling a diversity of subject matter with a creative mind and imaginative strategies.

  • Demonstrated ability to develop strong, trust based, collaborative relationships to drive change within all levels of a large, diverse organization.

  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize work based on user need, business value, and return on investment.

  • Ability to quickly grasp new technological and scientific concepts and convey their value to clients and collaborators.

  • Has demonstrable experience in redesigning and improving internal business processes.

  • Ability to consider and manage change as a critical success factor for adoption.

  • Experience and comfort making build-or-buy decisions.

  • Ability to function in a geographically distributed, culturally diverse environment with both internal and external employees.

  • Strong written and verbal communications skills and the ability to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and users.

  • Ability to work in a team of multidisciplinary scientists and IT personnel and operate effectively in a matrix environment; team player yet able to work independently.

Preferred:

  • Demonstrable knowledge of problems facing scientists working a drug discovery lab ideally gleaned from a lab-based background.

  • Experience in applying change management concepts in a cross functional group.

  • Ability to work collaboratively with vendors to address business problems.

  • Familiarity with user centered design and UX principles.

  • Pragmatic Institute Certification.

  • Familiarity with Cloud based software and terms.

  • Experience with LIMS or other lab data capture informatics software.

  • Experience with Appian or other low code development software.

  • Comprehension of laboratory processes and methods.

  • Comprehension of the Product Life Cycle of software products.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$164,800.00 - $259,400.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

Yes

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Required Skills:

Asset Management, Benefits Management, Management System Development, Product Management, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, System Designs

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

10/2/2024

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Job Posting End Date: 10/02/2024

A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID: R310416

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