Associate Director Engineering (Hybird)
Merck · Rahway, NJ +2 more
OtherFull-time$142k–$224kCompany career page
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Role summary
Merck seeks an Associate Director to lead digital operations and agentic intelligence initiatives within Development Sciences and Clinical Supply. The role focuses on advancing AI-ready data foundations, intelligent agents, and automation while establishing governance standards and driving business value across the organization.
What they're looking for
- Senior technical leadership experience with agentic AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, Databricks, Power BI, and enterprise AI platforms (Vertex AI, Gemini, or equivalent)
- Demonstrated expertise in data governance, solution architecture, and production-grade system design
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring technical talent
- Strong business acumen with ability to translate complex challenges into measurable outcomes
- Familiarity with CI/CD practices, version control, and software engineering standards
What you'll be doing
- Shape and prioritize agentic intelligence roadmap, identifying where AI and automation deliver greatest business value
- Own end-to-end project delivery including design, deployment, adoption, and sustainment of data products and intelligent agents
- Establish and enforce engineering standards, governance frameworks, and quality controls for scalable solutions
- Lead teams and mentor engineers across varied backgrounds to raise technical capability
- Partner with business stakeholders to drive adoption and demonstrate measurable value realization
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