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MSD Malaysia

IT Product Technical Lead (Molecular Profiling) (Hybrid)

MSD Malaysia, Rahway, New Jersey, us, 07065


IT Product Technical Lead (Molecular Profiling) (Hybrid)Job DescriptionThe Research and Development Sciences (RaDS) value team in R&D IT brings together IT product management, engineering, and data science expertise to enable data and technology products and services that accelerate our scientists' ability to discover and develop innovative medicines that change the course of human health. Our IT team operates as a business partner proposing ideas and innovative solutions that enable new organizational capabilities.As an IT Product Technical Lead within the Disease Biology and PharmTox (DBPT) Product Line, you will enable MOLECULAR PROFILING technical capabilities that would help our scientists generate hypotheses and draw rapid conclusions by interrogating target biology and its relationship to human disease and pharmacological interventions.This will be accomplished through cross-functional teams that bring together molecular science, technologies, capabilities, and talent to create IT products that deliver high impact business value, insight, and a fantastic user experience to scientists.Primary Tasks:Partner with Molecular Profiling Product Manager to understand, prioritize and develop strategically aligned IT solutions to deliver maximum business value.Deliver forward looking Molecular Profiling IT solutions by proactively tracking technology trends, vendor marketplace and upcoming business needs.Manage the IT product technology roadmap and convey related IT strategy and governance.Act as the single point of IT contact for all technical matters within the assigned product.Own IT product technology solutions from concept to retirement, while striving to increase ROI and reduce financial investment.Manage a team of cross functional technical resources assigned to multiple squads within the product.Develop and convey accurate and realistic project plans, resource estimates and timelines in alignment with prioritized business requirements.Ensure all IT systems are designed, built, and operated in an SDLC compliant manner and promote the effective use of IT standards and tools.Demonstrate an eagerness to learn drug discovery & development processes and regulatory requirements as necessary to solve problems.Education Minimum:Minimum of a B.A./B.S. in a scientific or technical discipline (such as computer science, engineering, biology, bioinformatics etc.). Working experience in Pharma industry is preferred but not mandatory.Qualifications:8 years in IT with ability to architect, engineer, optimize and maintain software solutions to solve complex problems encountered by scientists.5 years of experience in designing and deploying custom and off the shelf IT Solutions for pharmaceutical profiling/screening solutions.5 years latest hands-on experience in full stack development on Java (preferred), C# or Python.5 years of latest hands-on experience with AWS and/or HPC (high performance computing) services.Strong experience on Linux scripting language (like bash).Strong experience in DevSecOps.Strong experience working in a matrixed environment with geographically dispersed teams.Demonstrated ability to operate and successfully deliver value in an agile fashion.Strong communication and leadership skills with ability to influence strategic thinking.Desired Technical Skills:Experience in Sequencing COTS tools like BioTuring, DNANEXUS, BLAT/BLAST etc.AWS Cloud solution architect and/or Developer certification.Experience in tools like NEXTFLOW, CODEOCEAN, Python and Perl.Experience in developing and deploying containerized applications (like Docker).Hands on experience with application development and relational databases.API development and data integration experience is a plus.Experience operating and delivering in a GxP compliant manner.Experience with Jira and Confluence in the management and tracking of agile projects.Experience with Automated business application testing framework like ROBOT or other industry standard tools for test script management and approvals.Desired Business Aligned Experience:Understanding of molecular biology and Omics (genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics).Experience in different Sequencing technologies, processes and tools.NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTSIn accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, 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.US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.U.S. Hybrid Work ModelEffective 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.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.Expected US salary range: $135,500.00 - $213,400.00Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.Employee Status:RegularRelocation:No relocationVISA Sponsorship:NoTravel Requirements:10%Flexible Work Arrangements:HybridShift:Not IndicatedValid Driving License:NoHazardous Material(s):N/A

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