Job Description

Job Description

Our Global Animal Health Manufacturing IT team operates as a business partner proposing ideas and innovative solutions that enable new organizational capabilities for our animal health manufacturing division. We collaborate internationally to deliver the services and solutions that help everyone to be more productive and enable innovation.

Working in a professional and friendly environment, will provide you the opportunity to gain practical experience in an IT portfolio & Digital product delivery lead role and will help build a strong foundation for success in your future. During your tenure at our Company, you will be provided with the opportunity to support, develop and improve our IT systems and processes as well as be provided opportunities to travel to other Company sites. You will be part of a friendly, energetic, highly motivated and collaborative team working on Projects using leading edge IT technologies.

The IT Portfolio & Digital Products Delivery Lead will from be part of the global animal health manufacturing digital transformation IT team, focused on transforming our manufacturing operations through innovation and adoption of new digital technologies. The IT Portfolio & Digital Products Delivery Lead will be responsible for managing a world- wide portfolio of Digital products ensuring they are delivered to the highest standard & will be responsible for the overall management of the multi- year digital portfolio.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for the end to end implementation of new IT digital products in-line with business needs:

* Responsible for line management of technical product line leads, 5 direct reports across three countries (Prague, UK & US).

* Responsible for the line management of external IT delivery resources and partners (30-50 individuals)

* Management & delivery of multi- year Global Animal Health Manufacturing IT digital portfolio, $30-$50m total portfolio spend. Including purchasing of hardware/software, licensing & professional services.

* Provide technical expertise to implement and integrate new and existing systems and technologies

* Will deliver complex projects against tight timelines in agile MVP approach

* Responsible for global delivery of products to all 28 Global Animal Health Manufacturing sites worldwide

* Will work on delivery of multiple IT products simultaneously ensuring that full portfolio is on track to deliver various digital products to agreed timelines.

* Will join the Dig-Innovate leadership team as a senior leader and will be expected to contribute own thoughts and opinions

* Responsible in identifying and evaluating technology partners whom have proven, relevant experience in the manufacturing space along with ensuring our Company gets an optimal price for fiscal responsibility

Maintenance and development of existing IT products:

* Participate in change management processes working with key stakeholders to deliver continuous improvement

* Development and delivery of training packages to business users

* Opportunity to work in an agile environment to deliver business demands and drive business value

* Delivering projects throughout different phases of the system development lifecycle

Maintain compliance to our Companys Corporate and Regulatory guidelines for IT systems:

* Ensuring all necessary training is completed and documented successfully

* Application of our Companys specific System Development Life Cycle to systems

* Production of accompanying documentation for the implementation of new systems

* Adherence to our Companys Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in everything you do

Technical Specifications

* Bachelors degree in STEM discipline (or equivalent qualification)

* 5-10 years IT project management/service delivery experience in large organizations

* Experience in managing internal/external delivery teams

* Experience in purchasing hardware/software, licensing & IT professional services

* 1-3 years previous experience working in life sciences or healthcare industry

* Experience in putting forth compelling business cases for funding and for future technology investment

* Previous experience working for world leading technology company is desirable but not essential

Qualities we look for

* Operates with a high level of integrity, transparency and accountability

* Comprehends and aligns with our organizations core values

* Aligns and fosters a culture of diversity and inclusivity

* Demonstrates initiative, proactivity and academic curiosity

* Encourages and boosts their colleagues through teamwork

* Demonstrates clear and effective communication

* Demonstrates a desire to learn and improve their performance through feedback

* Demonstrates a can do attitude

* Able to demonstrate reliability and build relationships at all levels with diverse stakeholders

* Strong problem solving and innovating skills

* Learns from and helps others overcome obstacles

* Displays excellent attention to detail and the ability to deliver to deadlines

* Demonstrates excellent analytical and technical ability

* Excellent computer skills, considered a digital leader amongst peers

* A self-starter who can be relied upon to work with minimal supervision

Our Support Functions deliver services and makes recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the experience of working at our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.

Who we are

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

INVENT.

IMPACT.

INSPIRE.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

25%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote Work

Shift:

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Number of Openings:

1
Requisition ID:R96928