IT Business Technology Partner, AR&D

Merck & Co. • Rahway, NJ

108d • $114,700 - $180,500 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is part of our Business Technology Partner team in our Company's Research Laboratories IT, proposing ideas and innovative solutions that enable new organizational capabilities. We partner internationally to deliver services and solutions that enable productivity and innovation aligned to the business strategy.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and networks (internally and externally).
• Viewed as a credible and trusted partner.
• Familiarity with the business domains of AR D (Analytical R D), PR D (Process R D) and PSCS (Pharmaceutical Sciences and Clinical Supply).
• Understanding of the business workflows across the Discovery / DSCS / Commercialization interfaces.
• Superior communication skills that emphasize collaboration in a matrixed organization.
• Ability to effectively communicate to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with IT architectural principles.
• Demonstrated ability to dissect a high-level problem into its components, identify the digital innovation and business process improvement opportunities, and develop a business case grounded in tangible benefits.
• Understanding of the existing IT portfolio of systems and products.
• Understanding of the external technology landscape and the impact and value to CMC and our Company.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the strategic planning efforts of the DSCS (Development Sciences and Clinical Supply) Business Technology Partner team in order to build a high-performance engagement model with DSCS.
• Assist with strategic design and user-centric problem discovery efforts.
• Identify, support and partner with multi-disciplinary teams in DSCS and IT, to execute projects.
• Collaborate with the AR D Digital Team to foster digital thinking, understand the digital sentiment and explore opportunities for digital innovation.
• Communicate IT strategy and portfolio to key stakeholders in our Research & Development division and IT.
• Encourage a digital mindset and adoption of digital innovation initiatives.
• Be a change agent for new digital capabilities.
• Ensure translation of business strategy to IT strategy, relevant communication to business and IT functions, and develop strategic digital roadmaps by translating business strategy to IT strategy, current and future landscapes for CMC overlaid with digital capabilities.
• Work closely with Product Line Leads to ensure the best user experience and the use of the right tools and capabilities to solve the specific business needs within DSCS.
• Outline capabilities for the IT needs of capital projects within scope for DSCS.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Compassionate and sick days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing