Merck
Job Description
The Sr Specialist within Operational Enablement & Effectiveness (OEE) / MAP has experience in clinical operations and is responsible for the development of data analysis and visualizations in support of user needs across Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) across our portfolio, studies & processes within Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO).
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Creating analytical tools to answer critical business questions for GCTO
Managing project timelines to enable accurate reporting and functionality during SDLC
Managing diverse projects and processes within GCTO/OEE Teams.
Champion data quality, integrity, and reliability by designing and promoting best practices.
Lead business requirement sessions with BAs and stakeholders.
Coordinate with IT/vendor on business requirements for new or enhancement reporting needs to support GCTO reporting.
Test and deploy new capabilities using BI applications.
Create new visualizations to enable informed business decisions on strategy and execution.
Vendor relationship management ensuring business requirements are clearly articulated and executed.
Provide BI training to BA/stakeholders to foster increased understanding and utilization of the information provided.
Present complex data to non-technical end-users in a clear and concise manner.
Design and develop rigorous data analyses and comprehensive data tools for internal stakeholders.
Develop a deep understanding of the current state of available data sources and data tools; be able to determine enhancements needed based on OEE’s roadmap.
Support business use cases based on existing Data & Analytics (D&A) products and link usage to business outcomes.
Education Requirements:
BS (or higher) in Data Science, Computer Science, Management Information Systems
Required Experience & Skills:
Preferred Experience & Skills:
Experience & knowledge of Python and GenAI tools
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a geographically dispersed team
Ability to learn and use new technologies
Ability to manage through complexity and ambiguity along with competing priorities.
Basic knowledge of Clinical Development / Operations.
Required Skills:
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analytics Architecture, Business Intelligence (BI), Business Intelligence Implementation, Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Computer Science, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Management Information Systems (MIS), Project Management, Requirements Management, Third Party Vendors, User Experience (UX) Design
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Job Posting End Date:
08/10/2026
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