Job Description

　　Job Description

　　The Digital Quality Operations team within DQ&L is tasked with simplifying the current complex QMS technology stack consisting of multiple technologies into an integrated unified quality system in order to improve the workflow, reduce high overhead costs, enhance user experience and unlock the power of data.

　　The Change Control Business Architect - Associate Director (AD) will ensure that change control capabilities meet the aspirations of the DQO team and provide value to the business community. The incumbent will serve as a liaison between our technology partners and key stakeholders within the business. Additionally, you will be accountable for identifying opportunities to grow and improve the IT technical landscape while simultaneously ensuring consistent performance of existing IT applications. The incumbent is expected to work collaboratively with stakeholders across the global change control landscape and to provide oversight to less senior team members, as needed.

　　Education:

　　Minimum of a B.A./B.S. in a scientific or technical discipline (such as computer science, engineering, biology, chemistry, etc.). Pharmaceutical experience preferred.Primary Tasks/Key Responsibilities

　　Partner with Change Control Product Owner in the understanding, prioritization and development of strategically aligned IT solutions which deliver maximum business value.

　　Ensure that Change Control IT platforms are true enablers to standard process and ensure that all enhancements are consistent with this global design.

　　Develop and convey accurate and realistic project plans, resource estimates and timelines in alignment with prioritized business requirements.

　　Ensure all IT systems are designed, built, and operated in an SDLC compliant manner and promote the effective use of IT standards and tools.

　　Allies with other process and topics owners across the company globally to align change control, batch disposition and regulatory/CMC process in an effort to accelerate supply to patients.

　　Lead the end-to-end development of systems and technology blueprints and roadmaps.

　　Establish strong working relationships with business and technology leaders in order to align investment planning, portfolio planning and execution with these roadmaps and architectures.

　　Drive investment decisions with a mindset to optimize total cost of ownership with delivered business value.

　　Promotes a common approach to the delivery of divisional business objectives.

　　Required Experience and Skills:

　　Min. 5-10 years of Pharmaceutical Industry experience, ideally in Change Control processes. Quality/Regulatory and Digital Enablement experience strongly preferred.

　　Working hands-on knowledge of Change Control processes and technical applications in the pharmaceutical industry

　　Demonstrated ability to partner with business stakeholders and navigate across conflicting priorities to balance critical tactical and strategic needs ​

　　Strategic thinker, with demonstrated ability to work in a broad and top-down manner with a fair amount of ambiguity at the center ​

　　Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with a variety of audiences and stakeholders including, but not limited to executive management, business leaders, IT peers, and colleagues worldwide ​

　　Demonstrated leadership in achieving shared objectives in a matrix organization, managing cross-divisional initiatives, and cross-functional teams in an extremely dynamic environment​

　　Demonstrated ability to envision the future and rally the organization / people towards a common goal​

　　Comfortable challenging the status quo and possesses ability to influence and manage stakeholders

　　The ability to be flexible and handle multiple tasks well, under pressure.

　　Ability to lead and influence others outside of a direct reporting relationship.

　　Broad organizational awareness and knowledge of touch points/interdependencies

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　　Expected salary range:

　　$135,500.00 - $213,400.00

　　Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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　　Employee Status:

　　Regular

　　Relocation:

　　No relocation

　　VISA Sponsorship:

　　No

　　Travel Requirements:

　　25%

　　Flexible Work Arrangements:

　　Hybrid

　　Shift:

　　1st - Day

　　Valid Driving License:

　　No

　　Hazardous Material(s):

　　N/A

　　Required Skills:

　　Benefits Administration, Management System Development, Product Management, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management

　　Preferred Skills:

　　Batch Processing, Biological Sciences, Business Administration, Business Architecture, Business Management, Computer Science, Corporate Management, Cost Reduction, Investment Management, Investment Strategies, IT Business Management, IT Change Management, IT Performance Management, IT Project Lifecycle, Leadership, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), Portfolio Management, Product Roadmapping, Project Planning, Quality Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking, Systems Development, Technology Roadmap, Workflow Solutions

　　Requisition ID: R275804