Associate Director Engineering (Hybird)
Merck
September 15, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (West Point, PA)
Worldwide
IT
Role: Senior technical leader in digital operations focusing on agentic AI and decision intelligence within Development Sciences and Clinical Supply (DSCS). Objectives include advancing data foundations, automating workflows, and deploying intelligent agents to enhance efficiency, insights, and decision-making. Responsibilities: shape AI strategy, own end-to-end programs for governed data products and automation, establish architecture standards, oversee lifecycle management, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead talent development. Requirements: 7+ years in data engineering, AI/ML, or related fields; hands-on expertise with Python, SQL, Databricks, cloud data platforms, and enterprise AI tools like Gemini/Vertex AI; experience building and orchestrating generative AI, LLM, and workflow solutions; strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills; relevant degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or Engineering. HighValue: biopharma digital transformation, AI-enabled workflows, regulated environments, cross-functional collaboration, hybrid work with 10% travel, based in US or Switzerland. No direct therapeutic area focus specified.