Product Manager, Target & Biomarker Discovery, Disease Biology and PharmTox Product Line (Hybrid)
Job DescriptionThe Research and Development Sciences (RaDS) value team in our company's R&D IT brings together product management, engineering, and data science expertise to enable data and technology products and services that accelerate our scientists' ability to discover and develop innovative medicines that change the course of human health.
In the RaDS value team, the Product organization is responsible for implementing technology products and associated services to advance the drug discovery and development pipeline.
Our IT team operates as a business partner proposing ideas and innovative solutions that enable new organizational capabilities.
We collaborate internationally to deliver the services and solutions that help everyone to be more productive and enable innovation.
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative Product Manager to join the RaDS Product organization.
The position will report to the Lead of the Disease Biology and PharmTox Product Line.
The ideal candidate will partner closely with key business stakeholders, the product, engineering, data science and other IT teams, to support the development and end-to-end lifecycle of AI/ML enabling tools used in the target discovery space including knowledgebases and pathway/systems biology tools.
Goal for this product team is to leverage target , phenotype and compound data to enable exploration of biomarkers and better target selection and validation approaches.
This position will enable predictive approaches by helping incorporate Artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine learning (ML) to accelerate our company's drug discovery pipeline.
Primary
Responsibilities:
Problem discovery and strategy In close partnership with our Research & Development Division scientists, set the vision, strategy and roadmap for critical squads working on business critical problems In accordance with strategic priorities, advance development of target biomarker discovery and knowledgebase tools.
Participate in Problem Discovery to identify & prioritize problems, provide high level solutioning and draft associated OKRs (Objectives and Key results).
Utilize process maps, Information architecture and design-thinking methodologies to clarify problem space, understand pain points and identify gaps and IT automation opportunities for research workflow optimization and productivity improvement Synthesize data, observations, and other research into insights to help inform product strategy and decisions using data driven approaches.
Product discovery, user experience and business analysisConduct product discovery activities and rapid prototyping with scientific partners, user experience researchers, engineers, and data scientists to assess value risk, usability risk, feasibility risk and business viability risk.
Conduct assessments of internal and external tools.
Work with external vendors of genomics, molecular biology, safety and target discovery tools and data to assess opportunities and facilitate integration with internal tools and data lake.
Use tools and analytical methods to compute success metrics, understand user engagement and identify trends; develop reports and visualizations to communicate findings Ensure that value and user experience are measured and achieved by utilizing your expertise in scientific processes, analytics, and deep understanding of stakeholders' needs.
Product development, leading squads and maintaining product lifecycle Manage scientific applications and lead squads to build user-friendly scientific data and technology products.
Perform other product related duties (e.
g.
, risk assessment and vendor engagement) as needed.
Utilize industry-wide standards and ontologies to enable building applications that are findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable with an ultimate goal of building in silico models and applying AI/ML approaches for accelerating drug discovery Create and maintain the required documentation including Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) deliverables, guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs), training materials and user communication notes with the focus on driving consistency of documentation across the product teams Be accountable for managing and evolving roadmap for key capabilities and initiatives within the product.
Prioritize and maintain associated product backlogs.
Coach the cross-functional team, guiding and empowering them to embody the product mindset with a focus on customers and scientific problems.
Create a cohesive strategy to manage an orthogonal suite of products and applications by maximizing impact and reducing costs and redundancy.
Help with decisions on application renewals and associated activities in close collaboration with scientific partners Skill sets:
Highly collaborative problem solver with 5
years of experience working with scientific software development, Bioinformatics, or scientific data management.
Experience leading cross-functional teams, launching, and managing software products, defining user stories, and working to ensure development of products based on business requirements.
Good understanding of the Target Discovery domain and processes.
Record of successful evaluation and implementation of new technologies.
Well-versed with software development life cycle (SDLC), ability to communicate technically with development teams and experience with Agile Development Principles Familiarity with Visio or similar information modeling tools Familiarity with product management and Ux tools such as Jira, Confluence, Mural, Figma, Balsamiq etc.
Ability to speak technically with development teams.
Familiarity with one or more data analytics programming tools, such as R, Python, Matlab, etc.
Familiarity with databases, ontologies, and data standards/models relevant to drug discovery space.
Ability to work in a team of multidisciplinary scientists and IT personnel, and operate effectively in a matrix environment with a customer centric attitude.
Record of working independently, asynchronously (across time zones) and with excellent communication skills that cross culture/geographic/organizational boundaries.
High level of organization, multi-tasking, and attention to detail.
Good time management skills as well as demonstrated project management ability.
Experience with data visualization and dashboarding tools (Spotfire, R-Shiny, PowerBI etc.
) and demonstrate storytelling ability with data Excellent written and oral communication skills Education Minimum Requirement:
M.
A.
/M.
S.
, with 3
years or B.
A.
/B.
S.
with 5
years of experience in a scientific or technical discipline (such as biology, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, computer science, bioinformatics, biostatistics, biomedical engineering)Preferred Experience and Skills:
Professional experience working as a scientist , Informatics Analyst or IT analyst in a drug discovery or development environment Experience working with GxP tools Experience with one or more data analytics and data mining programming tools, such as R, Python, Matlab, etc.
Familiarity with relational databases (SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL).
Data integration experience is a plus Familiarity with informatics workflows/pipelines/tools development and knowledge graphs is a plus Familiarity with cloud computing environments & applications.
Previous work experience in Agile-based development is a plus.
Has managed and implemented bioinformatics tools; COTS as well as bespoke-developed products.
Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization.
Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.
NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTSIn 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.
Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders).
Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated.
Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.
Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HEREUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.
Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:
EEOC Know Your RightsEEOC GINA SupplementPay Transparency NondiscriminationWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together.
The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.
We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
U.
S.
Hybrid Work ModelEffective September 5,2023 our U.
S.
Hybrid work model will be as follows:
1.
Three total days on site per week:
Tuesday and Wednesday - plus one additional day of choice based on what works best for organizations and/or teams.
2.
Fridays will formally be a remote-working day unless business critical tasks require onsite presence.
Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job.
Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.
Expected salary range:
Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.
For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State ActsSearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co.
, Inc.
, Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities.
All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.
No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place.
Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific.
Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
DomesticVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
25%Flexible Work Arrangements:
HybridShift:
1st - DayValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
N/ARequired Skills:
Benefits Administration, Management System Development, Product Management, Requirements Management, Stakeholder RelationshipsPreferred Skills:
Bioinformatics, Bioinformatics, Biology, Biostatistics, Business Process Analysis, Chemistry, Coaching, Communication, Data Integration, Data Management, Data Science, Data Visualization, Design Engineering, Digital Analytics, Documentations, Drug Discovery Process, Genomics, Initiative Activity, IT Automation, IT Development, Ontology, Partnership Development, Performance Analytics, Process Mapping, Product Analysis
11 more Recommended Skills Administration Agile Methodology Artificial Intelligence Assessments Attention To Detail Automation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
In the RaDS value team, the Product organization is responsible for implementing technology products and associated services to advance the drug discovery and development pipeline.
Our IT team operates as a business partner proposing ideas and innovative solutions that enable new organizational capabilities.
We collaborate internationally to deliver the services and solutions that help everyone to be more productive and enable innovation.
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative Product Manager to join the RaDS Product organization.
The position will report to the Lead of the Disease Biology and PharmTox Product Line.
The ideal candidate will partner closely with key business stakeholders, the product, engineering, data science and other IT teams, to support the development and end-to-end lifecycle of AI/ML enabling tools used in the target discovery space including knowledgebases and pathway/systems biology tools.
Goal for this product team is to leverage target , phenotype and compound data to enable exploration of biomarkers and better target selection and validation approaches.
This position will enable predictive approaches by helping incorporate Artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine learning (ML) to accelerate our company's drug discovery pipeline.
Primary
Responsibilities:
Problem discovery and strategy In close partnership with our Research & Development Division scientists, set the vision, strategy and roadmap for critical squads working on business critical problems In accordance with strategic priorities, advance development of target biomarker discovery and knowledgebase tools.
Participate in Problem Discovery to identify & prioritize problems, provide high level solutioning and draft associated OKRs (Objectives and Key results).
Utilize process maps, Information architecture and design-thinking methodologies to clarify problem space, understand pain points and identify gaps and IT automation opportunities for research workflow optimization and productivity improvement Synthesize data, observations, and other research into insights to help inform product strategy and decisions using data driven approaches.
Product discovery, user experience and business analysisConduct product discovery activities and rapid prototyping with scientific partners, user experience researchers, engineers, and data scientists to assess value risk, usability risk, feasibility risk and business viability risk.
Conduct assessments of internal and external tools.
Work with external vendors of genomics, molecular biology, safety and target discovery tools and data to assess opportunities and facilitate integration with internal tools and data lake.
Use tools and analytical methods to compute success metrics, understand user engagement and identify trends; develop reports and visualizations to communicate findings Ensure that value and user experience are measured and achieved by utilizing your expertise in scientific processes, analytics, and deep understanding of stakeholders' needs.
Product development, leading squads and maintaining product lifecycle Manage scientific applications and lead squads to build user-friendly scientific data and technology products.
Perform other product related duties (e.
g.
, risk assessment and vendor engagement) as needed.
Utilize industry-wide standards and ontologies to enable building applications that are findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable with an ultimate goal of building in silico models and applying AI/ML approaches for accelerating drug discovery Create and maintain the required documentation including Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) deliverables, guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs), training materials and user communication notes with the focus on driving consistency of documentation across the product teams Be accountable for managing and evolving roadmap for key capabilities and initiatives within the product.
Prioritize and maintain associated product backlogs.
Coach the cross-functional team, guiding and empowering them to embody the product mindset with a focus on customers and scientific problems.
Create a cohesive strategy to manage an orthogonal suite of products and applications by maximizing impact and reducing costs and redundancy.
Help with decisions on application renewals and associated activities in close collaboration with scientific partners Skill sets:
Highly collaborative problem solver with 5
years of experience working with scientific software development, Bioinformatics, or scientific data management.
Experience leading cross-functional teams, launching, and managing software products, defining user stories, and working to ensure development of products based on business requirements.
Good understanding of the Target Discovery domain and processes.
Record of successful evaluation and implementation of new technologies.
Well-versed with software development life cycle (SDLC), ability to communicate technically with development teams and experience with Agile Development Principles Familiarity with Visio or similar information modeling tools Familiarity with product management and Ux tools such as Jira, Confluence, Mural, Figma, Balsamiq etc.
Ability to speak technically with development teams.
Familiarity with one or more data analytics programming tools, such as R, Python, Matlab, etc.
Familiarity with databases, ontologies, and data standards/models relevant to drug discovery space.
Ability to work in a team of multidisciplinary scientists and IT personnel, and operate effectively in a matrix environment with a customer centric attitude.
Record of working independently, asynchronously (across time zones) and with excellent communication skills that cross culture/geographic/organizational boundaries.
High level of organization, multi-tasking, and attention to detail.
Good time management skills as well as demonstrated project management ability.
Experience with data visualization and dashboarding tools (Spotfire, R-Shiny, PowerBI etc.
) and demonstrate storytelling ability with data Excellent written and oral communication skills Education Minimum Requirement:
M.
A.
/M.
S.
, with 3
years or B.
A.
/B.
S.
with 5
years of experience in a scientific or technical discipline (such as biology, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, computer science, bioinformatics, biostatistics, biomedical engineering)Preferred Experience and Skills:
Professional experience working as a scientist , Informatics Analyst or IT analyst in a drug discovery or development environment Experience working with GxP tools Experience with one or more data analytics and data mining programming tools, such as R, Python, Matlab, etc.
Familiarity with relational databases (SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL).
Data integration experience is a plus Familiarity with informatics workflows/pipelines/tools development and knowledge graphs is a plus Familiarity with cloud computing environments & applications.
Previous work experience in Agile-based development is a plus.
Has managed and implemented bioinformatics tools; COTS as well as bespoke-developed products.
Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization.
Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.
NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTSIn 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.
Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders).
Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated.
Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.
Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HEREUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.
Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:
EEOC Know Your RightsEEOC GINA SupplementPay Transparency NondiscriminationWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together.
The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.
We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
U.
S.
Hybrid Work ModelEffective September 5,2023 our U.
S.
Hybrid work model will be as follows:
1.
Three total days on site per week:
Tuesday and Wednesday - plus one additional day of choice based on what works best for organizations and/or teams.
2.
Fridays will formally be a remote-working day unless business critical tasks require onsite presence.
Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job.
Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.
Expected salary range:
Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.
For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State ActsSearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co.
, Inc.
, Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities.
All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.
No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place.
Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific.
Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
DomesticVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
25%Flexible Work Arrangements:
HybridShift:
1st - DayValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
N/ARequired Skills:
Benefits Administration, Management System Development, Product Management, Requirements Management, Stakeholder RelationshipsPreferred Skills:
Bioinformatics, Bioinformatics, Biology, Biostatistics, Business Process Analysis, Chemistry, Coaching, Communication, Data Integration, Data Management, Data Science, Data Visualization, Design Engineering, Digital Analytics, Documentations, Drug Discovery Process, Genomics, Initiative Activity, IT Automation, IT Development, Ontology, Partnership Development, Performance Analytics, Process Mapping, Product Analysis
11 more Recommended Skills Administration Agile Methodology Artificial Intelligence Assessments Attention To Detail Automation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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