Director, Clinical & Digital Innovation & Application Lead | Director, Clinical & Digital Innovation & Application Lead

Merck KGaA

Darmstadt, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Sep 2, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

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

Not specified

Additional

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