Data Manager

MSD

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Work type: On-site
Location: Rahway, NJ
Salary: $142,400–$224,100 / yr
Posted: 8 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Oct 1, 2026 (soon)
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) is the international name for Merck & Co., a major U.S.-based pharmaceutical company.

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Data Manager, ACDS Informatics joins the ACDS Informatics team to provide compliant analytical data and reporting that support regulatory submissions and scientific decision-making throughout the pharmaceutical development lifecycle. The role involves designing automated data workflows, developing dashboards and visualizations, and managing laboratory informatics to improve data accessibility and streamline processes across Analytical Development, Regulatory CMC, Quality, and Digital organizations. The successful candidate will utilize tools such as Spotfire, Power BI, SQL, and SAS while working with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and chromatographic systems. Key responsibilities include translating business needs into scalable digital solutions, ensuring data integrity in GxP-regulated environments, and promoting data democratization. Technical expertise may include cloud-based analytics platforms, machine learning, and Generative AI to enhance scientific workflows and provide self-service reporting from enterprise laboratory data platforms for various pharmaceutical programs.

Skills

LIMS Spotfire Power BI SQL SAS Data Management Data Visualization Workflow Automation GxP Machine Learning Generative AI Data Engineering Laboratory Informatics Data Integrity Analytical Chemistry Chemistry Computational Chemistry

What you'll do

Deliver compliant, submission-ready analytical data and reports to support regulatory filings and health authority responses.
Design and implement automated data workflows to reduce manual effort and accelerate business outcomes.
Develop dashboards, visualizations, and analytics solutions using tools like Spotfire and Power BI.
Translate complex business needs from scientists and regulatory teams into scalable digital data solutions.
Drive the modernization of laboratory data management processes and internal capabilities.
Serve as a business representative for laboratory informatics platforms to manage system enhancements and governance.
Promote data standards and democratization across various programs and organizations.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree with experience, Master's with , or Ph.D. with required experience.
Experience in pharmaceutical data management, laboratory informatics, analytics, regulatory support, or related scientific disciplines.
Experience working in GxP-regulated environments and applying data integrity principles.
Ability to translate business needs into data, analytics, and digital solutions.
Proficiency in data management, analysis, reporting, and visualization using tools like Spotfire, Power BI, SQL, or SAS.
Knowledge of Laboratory Informatics and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
Experience with CMC regulatory submissions (preferred).
Knowledge of data engineering, cloud platforms, GenAI, machine learning, or advanced analytics (preferred).

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