Scientific Product/business Analyst

Merck & Co., Inc.

Rahway, NJ, USA
Hybrid
Strong chemistry or cheminformatics background
Product management experience with full lifecycle delivery
Experience working with software development teams
Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Scientific Product/Business Analyst with a strong background in chemistry and IT/product delivery skills to lead the development and optimization of scientific software products. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage with scientists to define product roadmaps, gather requirements, and ensure high-quality delivery

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading the development and optimization of scientific software products specifically within the chemistry domain.
  • Candidates will collaborate with a multidisciplinary network including scientists, computational biologists, and software engineers to define product vision.
  • The position requires ownership of the full product lifecycle from requirements gathering through validation, release, and post-release support.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Scientific Product/Business Analyst with a strong background in chemistry and IT/product delivery skills to lead the development and optimization of scientific software products. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage with scientists to define product roadmaps, gather requirements, and ensure high-quality delivery.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strong chemistry or cheminformatics background
  • Product management experience with full lifecycle delivery
  • Experience working with software development teams
  • Knowledge of Agile/Scrum and SDLC best practices
  • Ability to translate requirements into user stories

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with machine learning applications for chemistry
  • Experience with data integration and APIs
  • Proven ability to simplify complex biological problems
  • Strong problem-solving skills under pressure
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-functional work

Key Requirements

  • BSc or MSc in Chemistry or related discipline (PhD desirable)
  • At least 3 years relevant industry or academic research experience
  • VISA Sponsorship: Yes

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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