Associate Director, Data Science

Merck · West Point, PA

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IT & SoftwareFull-time$157k–$247kCompany career page

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Associate Director role within Merck's biologics data science organization, responsible for designing process analytics strategies, building manufacturing data architectures, and driving data-driven optimization across biologics manufacturing. This technical individual contributor bridges bioprocess engineering and modern data science to enable manufacturing excellence and regulatory compliance.

What they're looking for

B.S. in Chemical, Biochemical, or Bioengineering with 8+ years biopharmaceutical experience
M.S. in related field with 6+ years experience, or Ph.D. with 4+ years experience
Strong biologics manufacturing knowledge including upstream/downstream unit operations and tech transfer
Hands-on experience with process data systems (PI Historian, MES, LIMS) for troubleshooting and monitoring
Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and statistical modeling applied to process data
Deep understanding of GMP/GxP environments and regulatory manufacturing frameworks
Proven ability to translate between bioprocess science and data technology requirements

What you'll be doing

Define and execute advanced process analytics roadmap connecting unit operations, critical process parameters, and quality attributes
Build and maintain data flow maps integrating manufacturing systems across biologics network with proper contextualization
Develop dashboards and analytics tools supporting proactive process monitoring, trend identification, and root-cause investigation
Establish process data standards, nomenclature, and governance models enabling cross-site comparability and AI readiness
Partner with cross-functional teams including IT, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs to advance process-analytics priorities

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