Data Manager, ACDS Informatics

• Deliver compliance, submission-ready analytical data and reports supporting regulatory filings, inspections, and health authority responses.
• Design and implement automated data workflows that reduce manual effort, improve efficiency, and accelerate business outcomes.
• Develop dashboards, visualizations, and analytics solutions using tools such as Spotfire, Power BI, and enterprise data platforms.
• Partner with scientists, regulatory teams, and digital organizations to translate business needs into impactful data solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement and modernization of laboratory data management processes and capabilities.
• Serve as a business representative for laboratory informatics platforms, supporting system enhancements, testing, adoption, and governance.
• Promote data standards, data democratization, and scalable digital solutions that can be leveraged across programs and organizations.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline with at least ten (10) years of required experience; or master’s degree with at least six (6) years OR Ph.D. with at least three (3) years of required experience.
• Experience in pharmaceutical data management, laboratory informatics, analytics, regulatory support, or related scientific disciplines.
• Experience working in GxP-regulated environments and applying data integrity principles.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into data, analytics, and digital solutions.
• Data management, analytics, and reporting.
• Experience in data analytics, visualization, and reporting.
• Knowledge with Spotfire, Power BI, SQL, SAS, or related tools.
• Laboratory Informatics and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Process improvement, workflow automation, and digital technologies.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Informatics and LIMS platforms.

Preferred

• Knowledge with analytical laboratory informatics platforms such as LIMS and chromatographic systems.
• Familiar with CMC regulatory submissions.
• Knowledge of data engineering, data products, cloud-based analytics platforms, and enterprise data ecosystems.
• Experience developing scalable dashboards.
• Knowledge in using Generative AI (GenAI), machine learning, or advanced analytics to improve scientific workflows, knowledge management, reporting, or decision-making.
• Proven track record of leading digital transformation initiatives that simplify processes, reduce manual effort, and deliver measurable business value.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills., Adaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Development, Chemical Synthesis, Chemistry, Clinical Judgment, Computational Chemistry, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Dashboard Reporting, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Data Management, Data Management Platforms, Data Quality Assurance, Data Quality Control, Data Reporting, Data Stewardship, Data Visualization, Digital Transformation, Enzymology, Experimental Development, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Protocols {+ 10 more}

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The salary range for this role is

$142,400.00 - $224,100.00

At our company, we aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. We’re at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. Join our ACDS Informatics team to enable ad hoc access to analytical data and reporting, supporting data-driven decision-making by transforming how data generators and data consumers interact with, access, and leverage analytical data through scalable digital solutions., 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.