Merck & Co. - West Point, PA
posted about 1 month ago
The Director, Principal Product Manager for Workflow and Request within RaDS IT will spearhead the development of the Workflow and Request capability, playing a pivotal role in the digital transformation of scientific tools. This position is crucial for enhancing how lab-based research is conducted, ultimately accelerating the delivery of innovative drugs to market. The successful candidate will possess a unique blend of business acumen and technical expertise, enabling them to maintain a big-picture vision while also being detail-oriented. They will be responsible for comprehending scientific challenges and translating these needs into actionable tasks for the technical team, ensuring the successful introduction and continuous improvement of solutions. A key measure of success will be the acceptance and adoption of these solutions by the targeted scientific community. In this role, the individual will act as a passionate advocate for scientists' needs throughout all phases of product development. They will manage the product life cycle for Workflow and Request, from strategic planning to tactical execution. This includes understanding the problem space, specifying requirements for current and future products, and collaborating closely with research scientists and other stakeholders. The role also involves aiding in the adoption and change management planning, as well as analyzing potential vendor partnerships for the resultant solutions. The position requires occasional travel to various sites, emphasizing the need for flexibility and adaptability in a geographically distributed and culturally diverse environment.