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Director - Process Data Enablement Product Owner

at Merck

Merck8 LocationsPosted 2026-06-04
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Job DescriptionPosition SummaryThe Director, Process Data Enablement Product Owner, is a key leadership role within the Launch Line Intelligence product line team. This individual will be responsible for defining the key capabilities, developing a roadmap and driving delivery for our process data and analytics products. This role will lead a team of product analysts and data engineers to deliver high-quality, reliable, and governed data products that enable Manufacturing Science & Technology and Commercialization customers to run Process Performance Monitoring (PPM), batch data investigations, and cross-site process robustness analyses. In addition, the role will be a key stakeholder in the development and adoption of Process Digital Twins The Director will operate at an enterprise level, partnering with Technical Product Managers, S&T stakeholders, process data Subject Matter Experts, solution architects, data scientists, and cross-divisional IT teams to translate data needs into scalable, reusable, and compliant data engineering and analytics solutions. Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and communicate the product vision and roadmap for process data enablement, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs, particularly in support of process transfer and product launch activities.Lead, mentor, and develop a team of product analysts and data engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.Oversee the entire product lifecycle from conception to sustainment, including gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements to support the product pipeline.Collaborate extensively with senior Science & Technology (S&T) stakeholders across all modalities (biologics, small molecule, vaccines) to ensure the successful delivery of data products and analytics solutions that meet their evolving needs.Drive the execution of data acquisition, data quality, and data governance to ensure the reliability and integrity of our data assets.Champion a data-driven culture by promoting data literacy and enabling self-service analytics across the organization.Manage the product backlog and prioritize initiatives based on business value and importance to key programs.Ensure all solutions are compliant with SDLC, GMP/GxP, and other regulatory requirements.Foster strong relationships with key partners, including manufacturing sites, Development and Commercialization teams, and across divisional and enterprise IT, to facilitate seamless process transfers and launches. Required QualificationsA bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.Proven experience in a product ownership or product management role, with a track record of successfully launching data-intensive products.Strong leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring teams of technical professionals.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders.Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into a compelling product vision.Knowledge of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes and associated data systems (e.g., MES, LIMS, PI, SAP).Preferred QualificationsDetailed Knowledge of Small Molecule API manufacturing processesExperience with agile methodologies and a digital and innovative mindset.Familiarity with advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI applications in a manufacturing context.Experience with data visualization tools such as OSI PI, Power BI, or Seeq.Background in manufacturing or process analytics (PPA/PPM), including cross site or ‑franchise level‑ analysis and GMP/GxP considerations.Experience with agile methodologies and a digital and innovative mindsetRequired Skills: Agile Methodology, Agile Methodology, Agile Transformation, Backlog Management, Business Case Development, Business Process Analysis, Commercialization, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Data Governance, Data Quality, Digital Transformation Initiatives, Incident Management, ITIL Service Delivery, IT Infrastructure Management, Manufacturing Processes, Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI), Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), Process Leadership, Product Backlog Management, Regulatory Requirements, Roadmapping, Scientific Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) {+ 2 more}Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HEREUS 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.As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:EEOC Know Your RightsEEOC GINA Supplement​We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State ActsThe salary range for this role is$173,200.00 - $272,600.00This is the lowest to hi
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