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# Director, Digital Tech Transfer & Knowledge Management

- **Company:** Merck & Co., Inc.
- **Location:** West Point, PA, United States
- **Salary:** $173,200.0 - $272,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Integrity, Digital Electronics, Digital Technology, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Knowledge Management, Laboratory Information Management Systems, Machine Learning, Requirements Management, Data Processing, Information Technology, Process Control Systems, Data Analytics, GXP, Databricks
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/pa/west-point/32196697-8472-4bf6-b4ae-c1f4a1a1fea9

## About the Role

Leadership
Governance
Innovation
Compassion
Databricks
Scalability
Reliability
Communication
Life Sciences
Prioritization
Data Integrity
Pharmaceuticals
Control Systems
Process Control
Digital Systems
Computer Science
Asset Management
Machine Learning
Telephone Skills
Agile Methodology
Commercialization
Biopharmaceuticals
Influencing Skills
Strategic Planning
Advanced Analytics
Product Management
Knowledge Transfer
Business Valuation
Strategic Roadmaps
Digital Technology
Management Systems
Business Objectives
Technology Transfer
Digital Electronics
Benefits Management
Knowledge Management
Contingent Workforce
Requirements Analysis
Capability Assessment
Stakeholder Management
Relationship Management
Requirements Management
Manufacturing Operations
Data-Driven Manufacturing
Product Lifecycle Management
Good Manufacturing Practices
Continuous Improvement Process
Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
DeltaV Distributed Control System
Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
Laboratory Information Management Systems
Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS)
Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)

At least 10 years, Required

 * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or a related field with a minimum of ten (10) years of required industry experience.

 * Proven track record of supporting pharmaceutical technology transfer and establishing receiving-site readiness, including process knowledge transfer, capability assessment, data preparedness, and operational handover.

 * Demonstrated experience in a product management, program leadership, or strategic role delivering large-scale, data-intensive digital products.

 * Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing and developing technical and cross-functional teams.

 * Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align senior leaders and technical experts.

 * Deep knowledge of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes, technology transfer, and their associated data and control systems (e.g., MES, DeltaV, PKM, Databricks, SCADA, PI).

 * Proven ability to connect high-level business objectives to detailed technical execution plans.

 * Proven capability in implementing and scaling AI solutions in mission-critical, highly regulated environments, with appropriate governance, reliability, security, and compliance controls.

Preferred

 * Direct experience implementing or managing Process Knowledge Management (PKM) systems and digital tech transfer solutions.

 * Familiarity with advanced analytics, machine learning, and their applications within a manufacturing environment.

 * Experience with Agile development methodologies and a mindset geared towards digital innovation.

 * Strong background in process analytics (PPA/PPM) and navigating GMP/GxP compliance requirements for digital systems., Asset Management, Benefits Management, Management System Development, Product Management, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, System Designs

## Description

* Define and champion the product vision and strategic roadmap for Digital Tech Transfer and Process Knowledge Management (PKM), ensuring alignment with overarching business goals.

 * Lead and mentor a high-performing team of product analysts, technology and process specialists, fostering a culture of innovation and execution excellence.

 * Oversee the entire lifecycle of digital manufacturing products that support tech transfer, from initial concept and requirement gathering to deployment and continuous improvement.

 * Serve as the primary liaison between Science & Technology (S&T), Research, Commercialization and manufacturing operations, and IT to translate complex business needs into scalable and compliant digital solutions.

 * Drive the strategy for integrating disparate data sources (e.g., MES, LIMS, process control systems) to create a cohesive process knowledge ecosystem for seamless technology transfer.

 * Champion the principles of data integrity and governance to ensure all process data is reliable, accurate, and inspection ready.

 * Manage the product backlog, prioritize features based on business value and strategic importance, and communicate progress to executive stakeholders.

 * Ensure all digital solutions adhere to industry regulations, including GxP, and internal quality standards.

 * Partner with external contract manufacturing organisations (CMOs) to digitise technology transfer and establish secure, standardised, and compliant ongoing process data exchanges.