Lead Business Architect, Digital Laboratory | Lead Business Architect for Digital Laboratory (all genders)

Merck KGaA

Darmstadt, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Aug 19, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Lead Business Architect for Digital Laboratory, you will spearhead the design and development of advanced digital laboratory architectures, ensuring alignment with Life Sciences' digital transformation objectives. This pivotal role involves overseeing critical systems such as LIMS, ELN, and lab automation, specifically tailored to support GxP operations. You will lead and mentor a team of Digital Laboratory Architects, fostering cross-functional collaboration between IT and laboratory operations. A key focus will be on ensuring data integrity, compliance, and seamless integration of data flows between laboratory and enterprise systems. This position offers the opportunity to drive smart laboratory initiatives and contribute to a future-ready digital lab ecosystem.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline

Experience

  • At least 10 years of experience designing and implementing digital laboratory solutions in the life sciences sector
  • Deep expertise in laboratory workflows and GxP regulations, including CFR Part 11 and Part 58
  • Proven track record with laboratory instrument integration into systems like LIMS and ELN
  • Familiarity with IT/OT technologies and processes for Digital Plant Infrastructure (DPI) programs
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Not specified