Job Description

Associate Director GMVC Hyperautomation, Value & Implementation (V&I) Medical Operations, Process and Systems

We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. At our company, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. Join our team and be part of a dynamic organization that is committed to making a difference.

Lead and Transform with These Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the Microsoft Power App product portfolio for Value & Implementation (V&I) Operations, driving solutions that enable operational efficiency, long-range operating plan savings, and capabilities not supported by enterprise platforms.
• Define product strategy, priorities, and roadmaps by synthesizing input from V&I stakeholders and aligning to the V&I Operations vision.
• Lead end-to-end product lifecycle, including discovery, value case development, design, build, testing, release, and change management.
• Serve as the voice of the stakeholder, partnering with engineering teams to design and deliver high-quality, impactful product capabilities.
• Govern and manage the Global Medical and Value Capabilities (GMVC) hyperautomation product portfolio, ensuring roadmap alignment, innovation, and sustained value delivery.
• Develop clear product requirements (epics, user stories, design specifications) within an agile framework.
• Own backlog management, sprint planning, and release execution to ensure timely and prioritized delivery.
• Drive adoption and stakeholder satisfaction by delivering products that meet user needs and deliver measurable impact.
• Maintain alignment with V&I Operations leadership priorities, representing the function as needed and staying current on key initiatives.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, or technology, plus five years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to think critically and ask questions to come to a solution for a problem.
• Experience developing Microsoft Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps, Power BI, and Copilot Studio.
• Experience creating configurable enterprise SaaS solutions in an agile environment.
• Strong commercial Life Sciences business acumen for compliant and value-adding V&I solutions.
• Experience partnering with business stakeholders across geographies and functions.
• Experience as a member in cross-functional, global initiatives in a complex matrix.
• Excellent interpersonal communication (written/oral) and presentation skills.
• Detail oriented, organized, good at multi-tasking.

Preferred

• Work experience at affiliate, regional, and/or global levels—you bring a broad perspective.

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Required Skills:

Adaptability, Agile Environments, Business Intelligence (BI) Reporting, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Knowledge Management, Medical Affairs, Medical Knowledge, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Compliance, Product Management, Software Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking

Preferred Skills:

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The salary range for this role is

$156,900.00 - $247,000.00

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.

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

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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:

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:

07/2/2026

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Requisition ID:R402004