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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

 

 

Scope

In this role as a R&D Analytics Lead, your top priority will be to enable efficient and data-driven execution of Life Science Strategy, including key initiatives on Portfolio Leadership and Operational Excellence. Strong individual leadership (no direct reports), but project-based coordination of cross-functional teams primarily in analytics, strategy, controlling, project management, ISCO. You will have a high level of internal cooperation across functions, primarily with ACE, Innovation Project Management, Controlling, IT, Strategy, R&D with occasional interaction with external technology vendors and benchmark providers like Gartner. Part of your responsibilities are: 

Product Owner for LS Innovation KPI Dashboard: define vision and strategy in alignment with CTO and key stakeholders; collaborate with cross-functional teams including ACE, Controlling, Innovation PMO, Strategy and CTO; prioritize and manage dashboard backlog; provide training and support to end-users; lead continuous improvement and dashboard upgrades including automationData Analytics: collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data on LS R&D portfolio, metrics and KPIs in preparation for CTO team and executive meetings including Life Science Technology Leadership Board, Life Science Innovation Board, LSET and R&D Committee of the Board of Partners  Strategic Initiatives: act as data & business analytics SME; identify and analyze quantitative information (Merck internal and external benchmarks) to enable data-driven decision-making in strategic initiatives such as Portfolio Leadership, Operational Excellence, and Technology Road-mappingContinuous Innovation: explore and deploy new tools to augment and streamline the above responsibilities, including Merck’s Accolade, MyGPT Suite and UPTIMIZE, and Gartner’s solutions   

 

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications 

Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering or BusinessAt least 5 years of experience with Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Market Intelligence, or other related field enabling data-driven decision-making in a corporate environmentAt least 2 years of domain experience to Life Science or Healthcare industry (as employee or consultant)Data-driven mindset to enable both strategic and operational decisionsData analytics: proficient in analyzing internal & external data sets (financials, marketing, metrics, KPIs)Data-driven storyline: proficient in “telling the story” supported in data, including the right adaptation of message & data visualization to audiences with different seniority levelProduct Ownership: familiar with Product Owner role (Agile Framework) and it’s responsibilitiesStakeholder management: ability to efficiently collaborate and occasionally manage (on project basis) stakeholders from multiple functions

 

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in quantitative field like Computer Science, Data / Business Analytics or MBAExperience in consulting industry (In-House or External) is a plus

 

Location

This position requires an onsite weekly presence in our Burlington, MA office. We offer a hybrid flexible work arrangement.

 

 

 

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

 

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!