Associate Director, Digital Scientific Workflows
Merck
September 22, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
Worldwide
IT
Role: Associate Director of Digital Scientific Workflows, responsible for leading sample management digital tools across drug substance, drug product, and analytical development modalities. Objectives include establishing digital strategies for sample workflows, integrating systems like LIMS, Appian, and Benchling, and driving digital transformation in biopharma research environments. Responsibilities encompass serving as a domain owner, building stakeholder partnerships, designing scientific dashboards, and mentoring junior team members. Qualifications: Ph.D. (minimum 3 years experience), M.S. (5 years), or B.S. (7 years) in relevant scientific or technical fields, with expertise in integrating digital data capture systems in pharma or chemical industries. Skills required include experience with scientific workflow mapping, data systems (LIMS, Benchling, Appian), and data visualization tools; preferred skills involve familiarity with biologics, vaccines, or small molecules, cloud platforms (AWS), and data pipeline tools. High-value biopharma details encompass support for analytical characterization, process development, and digital enablement within a multidisciplinary, collaborative setting. Work setup: hybrid, with potential for remote engagement.