Merck & Co.

Job Description

Become a key player in our global, diverse, and ambitious Data Governance Chapter where your contribution matters. Our marketing division’s data and analytics IT team is looking for a Data Catalogue and Marketplace owner who will be at the forefront of driving the transformation of our data governance program from a complex, siloed local processes towards the company vision of Frictionless Data by envisioning, building, and maintaining sustainable, streamlined and AI-supported governance capabilities and processes. You will be partnering with our teams globally to define and execute against a cohesive and simplified governance program that will empower data consumers to be able to rapidly find, evaluate and access data to solve critical business use cases. Collaborate with a global team of high performing technologists and data experts and apply your deep understanding of data management to spearhead strategic, impactful projects transforming our approach to data governance across the globe.

As the Data Cataloguing and Marketplace Product Owner within the Data Governance & Data Architecture Chapter of the Human Health Data & Analytics organization in or company you will have the exciting opportunity to lead the stand-up of a modern global program that will revolutionize the way data is made available for search and access through a global marketplace. Your vision and execution will play a crucial role in creating a robust platform for data stewards, providing them with innovative tools, including AI capabilities like gpTeal, to streamline processes and enhance the findability of data for consumers, in line with FAIR guiding principles.

In addition to traditional Agile product ownership responsibilities, you will have the unique opportunity to influence priorities and activities within the EDE Data Marketplace program, which is managed by the Foundational Data & Analytics team. Collaborating with a small team, you will lead the execution of this global initiative, ensuring seamless coordination with cross-geography teams to build and facilitate adoption of cataloging standards and enabling solutions. Your strong communication skills will be essential as you engage with stakeholders and effectively manage expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set the vision and roadmap for the implementation of a modern global program for data cataloguing and marketplace, enabling efficient search and access to data through a global marketplace.
• Lead a small team in the execution of this initiative, while influencing priorities and activities of the EDE Data Marketplace program managed by the Foundational Data & Analytics team.
• Innovate solutions to empower data stewards with a comprehensive set of tools, including AI capabilities, to reduce manual effort in repeatable processes and improve data findability for consumers.
• Collaborate with cross-geography teams to ensure successful delivery of the program.
• Utilize strong communication skills to engage with stakeholders and manage expectations.
• Owns and manages a product throughout the duration of the product lifecycle.
• Defines the overall product vision and strategy with a keen focus on value, business outcome, and user experience.
• Makes product decisions, and ensures decisions align with product strategy.
• Adopts strategic view about evolution of engineer needs.
• Develops and regularly calibrates metrics for the product.
• Drives continuous product discovery to understand user needs and translate that to solutions and product backlog.
• Creates, maintains, and continuously prioritizes the product backlog to maximize value delivery and long-term sustainability.
• Leads adoption and retention of the product.
• Drives release and support planning and execution (go to market).
• Connects delivery squad(s) with the customers and facilitates direct communication.
• Monitors and optimizes product's total cost of ownership (TCO).

Key Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a data governance or data management role.
• At least 2 years of experience with commercial pharmaceutical data concepts.
• Proven experience in data cataloguing for efficient data search and access.
• Strong leadership skills with a minimum of 2 years of experience leading a team of development resources.
• At least 3+ years of requirements definition and management
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Desired skills and experience include Collibra, agile product management, solution development, and management of cross-geography teams, benefits management, strategic planning and systems design

What we offer:

• Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment
• Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally
• Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern (e.g. even 80% full-time is possible in justified cases)
• Pension and health insurance contributions
• Internal reward system plus referral programme
• 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution
• Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card
• Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, and Mall.cz discount programs
• Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner
• Competitive salary

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

25%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Benefits Administration, Management System Development, Product Management, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management

Preferred Skills: