Director- Content Management (Hybrid)

Merck Director - Content Management (Hybrid) Rahway, New Jersey Join our team at the forefront of digital transformation in the biopharmaceutical industry. As a Director of Content Management, you will play a pivotal role in simplifying our Quality Management System (QMS) technology stack and enhancing user experience. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise in digital technologies and quality management to make a significant impact on our business operations and ultimately, patient lives.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop value maps, product roadmaps and lead roadmap discussions with various stakeholders communicating the results to the technical teams.Understand, prioritize and develop strategically aligned IT solutions which deliver maximum business value.Ensure that Content Management Digital Solutions are true enablers to standard process and ensure that all enhancements are consistent with this global design.Experience in defining requirements, translating them between the development and business facing teams, and documenting them for GxP systems.Drives continuous product discovery to understand user needs and translate that to solutions and product backlog.Creates, maintains, and continuously prioritizes the product backlog to maximize value delivery and long-term sustainability.Work with your Product Managers to develop and convey accurate and realistic project plans, resource estimates and timelines in alignment with prioritized business requirements.Ensure all IT systems are designed, built, and operated in an SDLC compliant manner and promote the effective use of IT standards and tools.Lead the end-to-end development of systems and technology blueprints and product roadmaps.Establish strong working relationships with business and technology leaders in order to align investment planning, portfolio planning and execution with these roadmaps and architectures.Monitors and optimizes product's total cost of ownership (TCO).Develops and regularly calibrates metrics of the Digital Products.Drives release and support planning and execution (go to market).Connects delivery squad(s) with the customers and facilitates direct communication.Education:Minimum of a B.A./B.S. in a scientific or technical discipline (like computer science, engineering, biology, chemistry).Required Experience:10-15 years of Pharmaceutical Industry experience. Quality/Regulatory and Digital Enablement experience strongly preferred.Experience designing, simplifying, and digitizing pharmaceutical industry quality management systems processes.Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, and drive organizational change.Product Ownership: Proven experience as a Technical Product Owner, able to define and prioritize product backlogs and collaborate effectively with development teams.Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts to senior leadership.Technical Skills: Proficiency with Veeva Vault QualityDocs, Vault Training, IBM OpenPages, Dataiku, and other relevant software for quality management and training. Experience with Validation Management (KM) tools like Kneat.Preferred Experience:Experience with data science, AI implementation, data engineering, or other adjacent technical fields.Ability to partner with business stakeholders and navigate across conflicting priorities to balance critical tactical and strategic needs.Strategic thinker, with demonstrated ability to work in a broad and top-down manner with a fair amount of ambiguity at the center.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and solve complex technical problems.Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with a variety of audiences and stakeholders, including executive management, business leaders, IT peers, and colleagues worldwide.Extensive experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools like JIRA and Confluence.NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTSIn 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.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. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.U.S. Hybrid Work ModelEffective 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.Under New York State, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. 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 salary range:$164,800.00 - $259,400.00Available 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.Search Firm Representatives Please Read CarefullyMerck & 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.Employee Status:

RegularRelocation:

No relocationVISA Sponsorship:

NoTravel Requirements:

10%Flexible Work Arrangements:

HybridShift:

1st - DayValid Driving License:

NoRequired Skills:Asset Management, Benefits Management, Management System Development, Product Management, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, System DesignsJob Posting End Date:

08/30/2024

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