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Job Description

Merck is expanding its biopharma research portfolio with a Technical Product Manager who will steer a growing data product lineup focused on enabling insights and accelerating innovation. This onsite role in Rahway, New Jersey places a strong emphasis on strategy, execution, and delivery of data products for in silico research, with a clear pathway from concept to adoption.

Role details

  • Location: Rahway, NJ (onsite)
  • Salary: USD 117,000 – 184,200 per year
  • Minimum experience: 5+ years
  • Education: Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business data needs for in silico research and define the core capabilities required to support them
  • Develop and communicate a product vision, strategy, and roadmap for emerging data products that align with business objectives and market opportunities
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding product vision, strategy, and roadmap updates
  • Own accountability for the execution and delivery timelines related to emerging data products
  • Lead cross-functional teams of data scientists, information architects, software engineers, and product designers to drive development and execution
  • Ensure the product team stays aligned with the overall vision and remains motivated to contribute to successful delivery
  • Foster a collaborative environment that supports open communication and aligns efforts with the product roadmap
  • Apply Agile methodologies across the product lifecycle, including sprint planning, backlog management, and performance assessments
  • Lead with a prototype-driven, learn-and-evolve approach to rapidly validate capabilities and de-risk investments
  • Ensure compliance with GxP and audit requirements for data usage and dashboarding
  • Advocate for the adoption of FAIR data principles in developing emerging data products
  • Highlight the need for outcome-driven data quality and context standards to ensure usability
  • Drive adoption of delivered data products through user training, documentation, pilots, and evangelism; collect feedback and iterate
  • Measure and report on adoption metrics and business outcomes such as reduced cycle time, fewer deviations, and improved batch yield

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Five or more years of experience in technical product management, particularly within biopharma or healthcare
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to simplify complex technical and scientific concepts for nontechnical stakeholders
  • Proven ability to prioritize competing demands and drive cross-functional teams
  • Proven ability to motivate cross-functional teams and drive product strategy from conception to execution
  • Demonstrated understanding of PCC, Safety, PK/PD, and Bioanalytical data
  • Experience with data management, information architecture, cloud storage and compute infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure) and knowledge of automation and monitoring tools
  • Strong experience with Agile methodologies and product management frameworks
  • Familiarity with modern data warehousing tools such as Databricks and Redshift
  • Familiarity with FAIR data principles and best practices related to data management and interoperability
  • Knowledge of GxP compliance and regulatory data standards

Technologies

Apache Kafka, Spark, Databricks, Labware (LIMS), Benchling (ELN), AWS, Azure, Power BI, Collibra, Redshift

Benefits

  • Annual bonus and long-term incentive (where applicable)
  • Medical, dental, vision coverage and other insurance benefits for employee and family
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation time
  • Compassionate and sick days

Logistics and eligibility

  • US and Puerto Rico residents only: Our company is committed to inclusion and provides accommodations during the application process if needed
  • San Francisco residents only: We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in compliance with local ordinances
  • Los Angeles residents only: We consider all qualified applicants in line with applicable state and local laws
  • Travel: Up to 10%
  • Relocation: Domestic
  • Visa sponsorship: No
  • Flexible work arrangements: Hybrid
  • Shift: Day
  • Driving license: No

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