Global Animal Health Manufacturing IT Position

Position Description

Global Animal Health Manufacturing IT is dedicated to providing and supporting technology solutions that enhance the efficiency, safety, and quality of manufacturing processes within the animal health sector. The department focuses on integrating Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) to optimize production, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and facilitate data-driven decision-making. IT collaborates closely with various functions, including manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply chain, to implement digital solutions that align with business strategies, driving innovation and operational excellence in the animal health industry.

In this key position, you will be the heartbeat of our business partnering efforts. You will spearhead initiatives aimed at growing, transforming, and effectively running our operations. You will work closely with our local business leadership team to provide comprehensive oversight of both IT and OT. Your guidance will be essential in ensuring that our manufacturing site operates smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead with Purpose: Oversee IT and OT account management, ensuring that the right support is in place for our teams to thrive.
• Drive Transformation: Take charge of capital programs, coordinating teams to successfully deliver technology assets on-time, on-budget, and in-full.
• Strategic Bridge: Translate business strategies into actionable IT strategies, making sure that everyone is aligned and informed throughout the process.
• Collaborative Partnership: Work closely with senior business leaders to prioritize global IT and OT needs, ensuring we're meeting demands effectively.
• Team Player: Collaborate with Value Team Leads, Strategy & Execution Lead, Digital Foundational Services Lead, and Global IT Support Functions to assess and quantify the demand for various initiatives.
• Ensure the development and implementation of compliant digital solutions that align with business strategy.
• Establish policies for effective engagement with business partners, aligning IT portfolios and roadmaps, and ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery of technology assets.
• Lead IT/OT teams at the Millsboro, DE manufacturing site to maintain stable, compliant, and secure systems while driving continuous improvement in operational metrics.
• Assist P&L owners in optimizing Cap Ex/Op Ex spending to meet profit targets and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology/Science, Engineering or related fields
• 5-10 years of leadership experience in Information Technology/Operational Technology, preferably in the fields of Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain, with a focus on Life Sciences
• Familiarity with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), and process data historian systems.
• Proven ability to collaborate with business stakeholders, translating business strategy into Information Technology/Operational Technology requirements, and driving adoption of delivered systems through effective change management and communication skills.
• Successful track record in technology enablement within Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain environments.
• Strong planning and organizational skills for managing large programs and building effective cross-functional teams focused on results.
• Experience in building and developing high-performing teams within a matrix organization, successfully promoting a respectful and inclusive culture.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.

Top Skills

• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Program Management
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Demand Management
• Business Management
• Business Situation Analysis
• Workforce Planning

Foundational Skills

• Autonomy
• Influence
• Complexity
• Knowledge
• Business Skills

Required Skills

Accountability, Account Management, Benefits Administration, Business Management, Business Partnerships, Business Process Improvements, Business Strategies, Citect SCADA, IT Governance, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Leadership, Long Term Planning, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Manufacturing Processes, Production Optimization, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Program Management, Situation Analysis, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Workforce Planning

Preferred Skills

To be announced

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".

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $142,400.00 - $224,100.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together talented and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.

Application Information

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• US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

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