Merck & Co. is seeking a Product Technical Lead to drive the successful execution of the product vision for the Composition of Matter (COM) domain, delivering innovative data and technology solutions for the design of matter.
Requirements
- Strong technical expertise in software development, architecture, and product lifecycle management.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and software development lifecycle processes.
- Experience with product management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms.
- Knowledge of relevant industry trends, regulatory requirements, and scientific workflows related to Composition of Matter.
- Hands-on experience with software development, data engineering, data visualization, design applications, enterprise application integration (EAI), software configurations, software development life cycle (SDLC), solution architecture, system designs, systems integration, testing, and web development.
- Experience in drug discovery, chemistry, biology, or related scientific domains.
- Knowledge of computer science, data engineering, data visualization, design applications, enterprise application integration (EAI), software configurations, software development, software development life cycle (SDLC), solution architecture, system designs, systems integration, testing, and web development.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical lead and single point of accountability for the delivery and quality of COM product solutions, ensuring alignment with the broader product line technology vision and roadmap.
- Collaborate closely with the Product Line Technical Lead and Product Manager to translate strategic objectives into actionable technical plans and deliverables.
- Lead the product team in applying best practices, tools, and methodologies to build scalable, maintainable, and innovative solutions that meet user needs.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and collaboration within the team, ensuring the right skills and knowledge are developed and maintained.
- Drive effective communication and collaboration within the product team and with external stakeholders, maintaining comprehensive and accessible documentation.
- Proactively identify and manage technical debt, risks, and opportunities for innovation to enhance product quality and team productivity.
- Implement and track key performance metrics related to delivery success, user satisfaction, technical quality, and team effectiveness, using insights to drive continuous improvement.
Other
- B.A./B.S. or M.A./M.S. in a scientific or technical discipline such as computer science, engineering, chemistry, biology, or related fields.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical leadership roles within product teams, preferably in scientific or technology-driven environments.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and facilitate effective knowledge sharing.
- Travel requirements: 25%
- Flexible work arrangements: Hybrid
