Director, DSCS Digital Technologies Program Manager at Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. /Netherlands

Rahway, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jun, 26

Salary

272600.0

Posted On

29 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Program Management, Problem Solving, R&D, Drug Substance Development, Product Development, Analytical Research, Digital Solutions Implementation, Operational Excellence, Change Management, KPI Tracking, Risk Mitigation, Stage Gate Process, Capital Projects, Portfolio Management, Cross-Functional Leadership

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Job Description Digital is the multiplier that will allow Development Sciences and Clinical Supply (DSCS) to deliver better experiments faster, efficient filing and launch, more robust supply chains and higher-confidence decisions across the portfolio. The DSCS Digital Technologies (DDT) organization is tasked with the mission to pioneer and deploy innovative digital technologies that drive the acquisition, automation and utilization of data to enhance insights, efficiency, and quality of DSCS processes and methods. The DSCS Digital Technologies Program Manager will support our company’s digital strategy by building and leading a Program/Project Management structure to enhance speed, capacity, and reliability. The position requires strong project management and problem-solving skills, along with R&D experience in drug substance or product development, or analytical research. A passion for digital solutions and experience implementing them is preferred. You will drive focus on operational excellence within the group and capital projects, working closely across functional teams, project managers, and supporting change management of our digital solutions. The DSCS Digital Program Manager will: Work with the DSCS Digital Technologies Leadership Team, workstream leads and use case leads to build an integrated plan, track progress, capture KPIs, risks, issues, mitigation plans and quantify value realization. Support interfaces across strategic programs and understand dependencies, inclusive of IT and its program management, and Finance. Manage the Stage Gate process for Use-Cases, enduring standard format, and minimum quality by setting up and facilitating cross-functional meetings and workshops. Drive Change Management activities associated for each of the stage gates, in alignment with Change Management Strategy Lead. Maintain view of DDT Critical Path for delivery and ensuring focus on risks/issues that might impact, optimizing program execution Serve as Capital Project Team lead for engagements with capital governance. Knowledge, Duties & Responsibilities Include: Maintain view of DDT Critical Path for delivery and ensuring focus on risks/issues that might impact, optimizing program execution Ensure application of governance processes and accurate documentation of decisions, actions, and outcomes, including organizational spend vs budget. Support team in development of use-case metrics, and implement tracking mechanism for realization Develop business and technical content and compose complex presentations and both intra- and inter-divisional communications. Apply expert project and portfolio management skills effectively, with relatively broad managerial direction and minimal oversight. Qualifications Education: Ph.D. with +6 years or B.S. with +8 years required with a concentration in a scientific-related discipline strongly preferred. Required Experience and Skills: Research, manufacturing, and project/program management experience in pharma Demonstrated ability to establish networks, build connections, and work across boundaries Proven ability to lead the planning and execution of cross-functional strategic change initiatives Demonstrated ability to effectively manage scope, time, and cost of enterprise projects; is business savvy and results-oriented Effective at conveying a vision, energizing others, establishing goals, delegating responsibility, mentoring and coaching Well-developed and effective team facilitation and leadership skills; consistently establishes cooperative team environments. Knows when and how to appropriately raise issues and drive discussion within peer groups and with senior management Brings forward creative ideas and contributes to setting strategic plans for assigned projects and departments Required Skills: Adaptability, Adaptability, Automation, Budget Development, Business Acumen, Capital Projects, Change Management, Cross-Functional Leadership, Data Automation, Decision Making, Digital Strategy, Digital Technology, Feasibility Studies, Innovation, Leadership, Manufacturing, Performance Monitoring, Portfolio Management, Process Governance, Process Improvements, Product Development, Project Management, Project Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Allocation {+ 4 more} Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US 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 Rights EEOC 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 Acts U.S. Hybrid Work Model Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”. The salary range for this role is $173,200.00 - $272,600.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits. You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting. San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: Domestic VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a Job Posting End Date: 04/17/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Requisition ID:R390312

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Responsibilities

The Program Manager will build and lead a Program/Project Management structure to enhance speed, capacity, and reliability within the Digital Technologies organization, working closely with leadership to build integrated plans, track progress, and quantify value realization. Key duties include managing the Stage Gate process for Use-Cases, driving associated Change Management activities, and serving as the Capital Project Team lead for governance engagements.