MSD Director Business Technology Partner Development Hybrid 

United States, Pennsylvania 

143751643

Job Description

As a Business Technology Partner (BTP), you will report to the Development IT BTP lead withinIT. You will be part of a team that deeply understands business strategy and creates and manages the portfolio of activities driving business value. This role will initially focus on the Biostatistics and Research Decision Sciences functional area, with the growth potential to contribute to other functional areas. You will collaborate closely with Business Leaders & Development IT Product Line Leads to define technology solutions for priority business problems, ensuring adoption and achievement of expected outcomes. As a key connector in the organization, you will work closely with other BTPs within

This role plays a vital and instrumental part in nurturing and cultivating the skills and potential of our upcoming talent pool. By assuming this role, you will have a significant impact on shaping the future capabilities and success of our organization. Your work will directly contribute to the development and implementation of key business strategies and the successful adoption of technology solutions, thereby driving our organization's growth and success.

Key responsibilities include:

• Influence global and regional business leadership and product line leads to develop priorities, strategy, capabilities, and quantifiable indicators of success.

• Stay current with industry trends to identify emerging focus areas and opportunities that can benefit from technology enablement.

• Build strong cross-functional relationships with business stakeholders and IT teams.

• Partner with Product Line Leads to translate business strategy and goals into product line & product strategy, ensuring solutions are adopted and the expected business outcomes are delivered.

• Work with the network of business technology partners withinour Research & Development DivisionIT, architects, and other IT divisions to align on business priorities, identify synergies, and explore cross-divisional solutions opportunities.

• Proactively identify enterprise technology changes and partner with stakeholders to support impact assessment

• Support the management of the Value Team's portfolio of investments, including the development of business cases and follow-up on value realization.

Leadership and Talent Development:

• Drive organizational change and cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

• Develop talent through coaching and mentoring, ensuring technology excellence is embedded in all activities.

Education Minimum:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Life Science

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• 10 years of overall professional experience

• 7 years of IT experience: This includes Enterprise, Business, Information, Systems & Application or Solution Architectures.

• Proven Ability to Collaborate and Lead: The candidate must demonstrate the ability to collaborate efficiently in a cross-functional environment to reach shared objectives. In addition, a broad range of leadership skills, particularly influencing without authority, will be crucial in this role.

• Strong Problem-solving and Quantitative Skills: The candidate should possess strong problem-solving abilities, a practical approach to resolving challenges, and exceptional quantitative skills, including the ability to leverage data and metrics to guide investment decisions.

• Effective Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in integrating, summarizing, and tailoring messages to different audiences, including senior leaders. The ability to listen empathetically and articulate complex concepts simply will play a key role in team and client interaction.

• User Advocacy and Drive for Results: The ability to advocate for users by conceiving solutions that facilitate the company's colleagues' work is essential. A robust drive for results, supported by excellent planning and organizational skills, is also required.

• Inquisitiveness and Industry Experience: A curiosity to analyze and comprehend the drivers behind trends is needed to stay innovative and up-to-date.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience or training with developing KPIs and OKRs in the product model

• Hands-on experience with portfolio management and/or business performance management, with a proven track record of results

• Excellent understanding and experience with the Biostatistics function in Pharma

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Contingent Workers apply

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

U.S. Hybrid 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, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or 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 aagreement (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”.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$164,800.00 - $259,400.00

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