Job Information
Merck Specialist , Technical Product Management in Rahway, New Jersey
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Business Analyst to join our Clinical Real World Evidence Generation (CRWEG) value team in our Research & Development Division IT.
The ideal candidate will possess a basic understanding of data structures, document assembly, and the ability to work closely with business stakeholders across various sub-functional teams.
Proficiency in prompt engineering with LLMs is essential as you will be tasked with not just capturing requirements but also helping to onboard business functions into an enterprise system where they can create content using Generative AI technology.
Key Responsibilities:
Engage with business stakeholders to gather and clarify requirements, ensuring alignment between business needs and technical capabilities.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the functions and processes of different teams contributing to and consuming documentation.
Analyze and map out document structures to understand how they are created using data from various upstream and downstream teams as well as systems.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to elicit requirements and build artefacts such as (but not limited to) user requirements, user stories, feature specifications, templates which represent the generic structure of each our Research & Development Division functional document.
Proactively set up and manage your work load as you build out Generative AI enabled documents in line with the enterprise standards to enhance productivity across the our Research & Development Division enterprise.
Shadow and observe existing team members in creating document templates which can help our Research & Development Division Authors to save time on drafting content.
Maintain a clear understanding of business needs and provide actionable insights that contribute to the business objectives in driving change and productivity gains using Generative AI.
Manage multiple assignments and prioritize tasks effectively across different time zones, ensuring timely delivery of results.
Required Skills:
Familiarity with prompt engineering and data analysis tools, along with a foundational knowledge of Data Science principles and software development lifecycle.
Proven experience as a Business Analyst or similar role, with a strong focus on stakeholder and requirements management.
High emotional intelligence, with the ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics within a diverse team environment.
Demonstrated intuition regarding urgency and prioritization, contributing to effective decision-making processes.
Excellent communication skills in conveying ideas clearly and effectively.
Ability to analyze complex issues and propose actionable solutions.
Preferred Skills
Experience with any regulatory systems, GxP, GLP systems would be valued.
Experience working with Python.
Data flow mapping skills.
Emotional Intelligence Skills
Strategic Thinking: Ability to see the big picture and align short-term goals with long-term objectives.
Adaptability: Capacity to adjust to changing business environments and demands.
Collaboration: Skills in working effectively with others to achieve common goals.
Decision-Making: Strong aptitude for making informed and timely decisions.
Outcome & Value orientation: Strong focus on achieving results and delivering value.
Working Conditions:
- This role requires flexibility to work outside of typical 9am to 5pm hours and manage time effectively across various time zones.
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U.S. Hybrid Work Model
Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.
The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. 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 US salary range:
$85,600.00 - $134,800.00
Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .
San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Required Skills:
Asset Management, Benefits Management, Management System Development, Product Management, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, System Designs
Preferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
04/5/2025
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Requisition ID: R339551