Job Description
Reporting to the Research and Development Sciences (RaDS) Value Team lead within Research and Development (R&D) IT, the Discovery, Preclinical Translational Medicine (DPTM) Business Technology Partner willlead theteamaccountableforpartnering with DPTM to shapebusiness strategy, definethe future-statedigitalecosystem, and deliver the capabilities needed to advancediscoveryscience. The rolebe the primary point of contact for senior DPTM leaders,translate scientific priorities into product and investment strategy, and drive transformation through data, analytics, AI/ML, and modern research platforms. Successwillrequire connectingend-to-end business strategytotechnicalsolutions,reducingfunctionalsilos,simplifyingthesystem footprint, andsecuringinvestment in the highest-valuetransformationalopportunities.Theincumbent willalsohaveoverall IT accountability for theDiscovery AI‘Lighthouse’ initiative, one offiveenterpriseinvestmentsfocused onaccelerating value realization through AIand lab-in-the-loop automation.
The successful candidate willhelpdefinethe next evolution of Digital Solutions,moving beyondtraditional technology partnershiptowardaccountable product leadership for research capabilities that accelerate scientific understanding, scientific design, and data-driven decision-making.Therole may assumeownership ofproduct capabilities andteams aligned to Discovery and Translational Science outcomes,workingwith Scientific Data & Analytics and Lab Operations& Platforms to deliver integratedcapabilitiesacross evidence generation, information generation, and insight generation. This leaderwillshapestrategy, define product vision, establish outcome-based roadmaps, andbuildproduct organizations that canrespond with speed and agilityto evolving scientificand technology opportunities.
Primary Responsibilities:
Own and continuously strengthen the strategic relationship with the DPTM leadership team, serving as the primary digital partner for translating scientific priorities into product strategy, capability investments, and measurable delivery outcomes.
LeadDiscoveryandTranslational Scienceproduct strategy,includingproduct vision, capability roadmaps,investment priorities, and tradeoff decisions that maximize scientific and business value.
Build and evolve high-performing product teams that accelerate scientific understanding, candidate design, and decision-making through innovative use of data, analytics, AI, and experimental evidence.
Partner withRaDSproduct leadersand scientific leadership to define product strategy, prioritize capability investments, establish outcome-based roadmaps, and negotiate tradeoffs that maximize scientific and business value realization.
Required Experience and Skills:
Outstandingexecutivecommunication skills,withthe ability to listen withempathy,simplifycomplexscientific and technologyconcepts, and influence stakeholderstoward thehighest-value opportunities.
Self-directed,motivatedleader whocan operatewithlimiteddirection, identifywhat is needed, and driveresultsthrough ambiguity.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Required Skills:
Benefits Management, Benefits Management, Business Alignment, Business Analysis, Business Consulting Services, Business Decisions, Business Metrics, Business Models, Business Process Improvements, Business Writing, Change Management, Competency Management, Executive Presence, Expectation Management, Governance Management, Management Consulting, Metrics Development, Product Roadmap, Program Management, Sales Process Development, Solutions Delivery, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Alignment, Strategic Consulting, Strategic Planning {+ 2 more}
Preferred Skills:
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The salary range for this role is
$231,900.00 - $365,000.00
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
Domestic
VISA Sponsorship:
Yes
Travel Requirements:
25%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Job Posting End Date:
09/25/2026
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Requisition ID:R415310
