Associate Director, Digital Scientific Workflows
Merck · Rahway, NJ +2 more
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Role summary
Associate Director role leading digital scientific workflows for drug development across small molecules, biologics, and vaccines. The position involves serving as a domain owner for sample management systems, designing data solutions, and partnering with cross-functional teams to implement enterprise digital tools.
What they're looking for
- Ph.D. in relevant field (Computer Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Data Science, etc.) with 3+ years experience, or M.S. with 5+ years, or B.S. with 7+ years
- Experience integrating data systems (Benchling, Appian, LIMS) into pharmaceutical workflows
- Ability to map scientific workflows and drive adoption of new digital tools
- Demonstrated technical leadership, mentoring capability, and cross-stakeholder influence
- Proficiency with version control systems (Git/GitHub) and collaborative software development
- Strong communication, creativity, and interpersonal skills with scientific acumen
What you'll be doing
- Serve as domain owner for sample management across all drug modalities, overseeing digital projects and data flows
- Act as technical subject matter expert for LIMS, Appian, Benchling, and related systems
- Gather requirements from scientists and stakeholders to inform digital solution development
- Design and develop scientific dashboards and reports enabling cross-team collaboration
- Mentor junior team members and drive alignment of sample management practices across modalities
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