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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Specialist - CMC Data Steward - DSCS... - **Company:** Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC - **Location:** West Point, PA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $117,000.0 - $184,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, Data Governance, Laboratory Information Management Systems, Machine Learning, Metadata, SAP (Applications), Enterprise Software Applications, Data Strategy, Information Technology, Data Management, Veeva - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000giti02 ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Data Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. + Demonstrated experience with data governance, data quality management, master data management, and/or stewardship programs. + Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to translate business needs into data standards and governance practices. Preferred experience + Experience with enterprise systems such as SAP, LIMS, ELN, MES, Veeva, or similar platforms used in CMC operations. + 2+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences environments with exposure to CMC, manufacturing, quality, or regulatory data., Biodesign, Data Format, Data Governance, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Quality Assessments, Design Changes, Digital Transformation, Engineering Principle, Manufacturing Scale-Up, Master Data Management (MDM), Mechanical Systems Analysis, New Product Introduction (NPI), Preventive Action, Production Optimization, Stakeholder Management ## Description Digital is the multiplier that will allow DSCS to deliver better experiments faster, efficient filing and launch, more robust supply chains and higher-confidence decisions across the portfolio. The DSCS Digital Technologies organization is tasked with the mission to pioneer and deploy innovative digital technologies that drive the acquisition, automation and utilization of data to enhance insights, efficiency, and quality of DSCS processes and methods., CMC Data Governance within DSCS Digital Technologies is seeking a Data Steward to implement our CMC data governance strategy. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in design and execution of best governance practices to ensure data quality, compliance, and value realization across cross-functional digital initiatives. Responsibilities + Own and maintain the quality, integrity, consistency, and governance of CMC data across systems. + Define, document, and ensure implementation of data standards, business rules, metadata, and controlled vocabularies for CMC processes and products. + Monitor data quality metrics, identify data issues, lead root-cause investigations, and coordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs). + Partner with Manufacturing, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and IT teams to ensure data assets are appropriately governed for regulatory submissions and inspections, advanced analytics, machine learning, predictive modeling, and AI applications. + Drive master data management initiatives and support digital transformation, reporting, analytics, and AI use cases. ## Related Videos - [A Data Mesh needs Open Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/505-a-data-mesh-needs-open-metadata) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Hacking Your Vacation: Using Data for Fun](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/585-hacking-your-vacation-using-data-for-fun) - [Bringing Clarity to Event Streams: Enabling Analytics and AI Through Rich Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1616-bringing-clarity-to-event-streams-enabling-analytics-and-ai-through-rich-metadata) - [Crafting Custom Frameworks with Rust: A Deep Dive into Procedural Macros](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/849-crafting-custom-frameworks-with-rust-a-deep-dive-into-procedural-macros) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Best Companies to Work For in Germany: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/33-best-companies-to-work-for-in-germany-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer)