Director, Clinical & Digital Innovation & Application Lead | Director, Clinical & Digital Innovation & Application Lead
Merck KGaA
Job Summary
This Director role is pivotal in shaping the future of clinical trial data and digital applications within a leading healthcare organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining the strategic vision, owning the multi-year roadmap, and overseeing governance and investment cases. Day-to-day, you will lead cross-functional projects spanning R&D, IT, and external partners to enhance data acquisition, integration, and advanced analytics/ML capabilities. The role requires an executive communicator with a product mindset, capable of influencing stakeholders across various departments, negotiating vendor strategies, and ensuring compliant, reliable delivery of the digital portfolio. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation and impact patient lives globally.
Required Skills
Education
Advanced university degree in a technical field (Life Science, Informatics, Statistics, or similar)
Experience
- 10+ years in the pharmaceutical industry
- Led enterprise-scale programs
- Deep experience in data strategy & governance
- Portfolio ownership experience
- Professional experience in vendor ecosystem & sourcing strategy
- Professional experience with a product mindset, owning roadmaps, KPIs, and investment cases
- Experience steering ML/AI, data engineering, and BI at scale
Languages
Additional
- Not specified
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