Assoc. Dir , Product Manager, Disease Biology & PharmTox
Merck
August 23, 2026
On-site
West Point, PA
Marketing
Primary Responsibilities:
- Own and communicate product vision, strategy, and outcome roadmap for preclinical digital solutions (in vitro screening/bioassays and in vivo study data management).
- Understand user needs via interviews, shadowing, and usage analytics; map processes and information architecture to find pain points and automation opportunities.
- Define problem statements, requirements, and success metrics (PRDs); drive rapid prototyping and solution discovery with cross-functional teams.
- Prioritize features/trade-offs, manage backlog and release planning; lead squads to build user-friendly scientific data/technology products.
- Evaluate and integrate internal/external tools; manage vendor relationships; ensure ecosystem integration with engineering leads.
- Apply FAIR standards and advance in silico, AI/ML approaches for drug discovery.
- Maintain SDLC documentation (GxP and non-GxP), guidelines/SOPs/training, and support regulatory audits.
- Drive adoption with metrics/user feedback and promote capabilities to stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years in scientific software development, pharma sciences, target discovery, or scientific data management; strong preclinical domain knowledge.
- Proven leadership of multidisciplinary squads; translate business needs into user stories and requirements.
- Experience with scientific workflows; strong SDLC + Agile; comfortable in GxP environments.
Education:
- M.A./M.S. (3+ years) or B.A./B.S. (5+ years) in a relevant scientific/technical discipline.
Preferred:
- Pre-clinical drug discovery IT/informatics/scientist experience; AI-powered product tool usage; data analytics (R/Python), databases/data integration, visualization (e.g., PowerBI).
Benefits/Compensation (if applicable):
- Annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable); comprehensive benefits incl. medical/dental/vision, retirement/401(k), paid time off.
- Salary range: $142,400.00–$224,100.00.
Application:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (deadline listed on the posting).
- Own and communicate product vision, strategy, and outcome roadmap for preclinical digital solutions (in vitro screening/bioassays and in vivo study data management).
- Understand user needs via interviews, shadowing, and usage analytics; map processes and information architecture to find pain points and automation opportunities.
- Define problem statements, requirements, and success metrics (PRDs); drive rapid prototyping and solution discovery with cross-functional teams.
- Prioritize features/trade-offs, manage backlog and release planning; lead squads to build user-friendly scientific data/technology products.
- Evaluate and integrate internal/external tools; manage vendor relationships; ensure ecosystem integration with engineering leads.
- Apply FAIR standards and advance in silico, AI/ML approaches for drug discovery.
- Maintain SDLC documentation (GxP and non-GxP), guidelines/SOPs/training, and support regulatory audits.
- Drive adoption with metrics/user feedback and promote capabilities to stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years in scientific software development, pharma sciences, target discovery, or scientific data management; strong preclinical domain knowledge.
- Proven leadership of multidisciplinary squads; translate business needs into user stories and requirements.
- Experience with scientific workflows; strong SDLC + Agile; comfortable in GxP environments.
Education:
- M.A./M.S. (3+ years) or B.A./B.S. (5+ years) in a relevant scientific/technical discipline.
Preferred:
- Pre-clinical drug discovery IT/informatics/scientist experience; AI-powered product tool usage; data analytics (R/Python), databases/data integration, visualization (e.g., PowerBI).
Benefits/Compensation (if applicable):
- Annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable); comprehensive benefits incl. medical/dental/vision, retirement/401(k), paid time off.
- Salary range: $142,400.00–$224,100.00.
Application:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (deadline listed on the posting).