Job Description

At our Company, we are leveraging analytics and technology, as we invent for life on behalf of patients around the world. We are seeking those who have a passion for using data, analytics, and insights to drive decision making, that will allow us to tackle some of the world’s greatest health threats.

Within our digital, data and analytics organization we are transforming to better power decision-making across our end-to-end commercialization process, from business development to late lifecycle management. As we endeavor, we are seeking a dynamic talent to serve in the role of Human Health Digital, Data and Analytics (HHDDA) Shared Services Lead.

In this capacity, this role will help HHDDA realize the aspiration for the Operational Excellence capability. This individual will help to ensure a One HHDDA approach, in close collaboration with the functional leaders across HHDDA and our partners across the Globe. Specifically, the HHDDA Shared Services Lead will:

Shared Services Team Lead

• Serve as people manager to a team of Administrative Assistants who support the HH Digital Data & Analytics Organization

• Serve as a Global Team Lead to OpEx Pune Hub, AP and US admins

• Collaborate closely with the Talent Enablement & Shared Services Leader to ensure the user adoption and overall effectiveness of operating model and execute upon future enhancements

• Work with Tools Solutions & Delivery team as Shared Services SME to optimize processes through automation and tools integration (i.e. Shared Services Portal, Shared Services Dashboard, KPIs, etc.)

• Provide support to HHDDA leadership to ensure a smooth alignment with Shared Services

• Manage day-to-day operations of the HHDDA Shared Services team and execution of work, including leading weekly standups, managing team calendars, communications channels, allocation of work, events planning guidance, etc.

• Oversee operational on/offboarding of HHDDA employees and contractors, leveraging the support of the Shared Services team

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Talent Enablement Support

• Collaborate closely with the Talent Enablement team to plan and execute highly impactful events aimed at engaging early-in-career talent. Examples include Datathon, events/summits, Speaker Series events, and project showcases.

• Partner with the Transformation & Change Management teams to facilitate the integration and engagement of future talent into the HHDDA Hub community and culture.

• Work with hiring managers to ensure timely and effective recruiting and hiring of approved talent positions.

• Work with hiring managers and future talent to ensure & communicate clear on/offboarding processes and activities, leveraging support of the Shared Services team.

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Required Skills/Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in leading employee engagement initiatives, people management and administrative services

• Strong written and grammar skills, in addition to verbal skills

• Demonstrated ability to leverage innovation in engagement approaches to include testing new platforms and methods.

• Executive and organizational communication skills; ability to communicate across audience sets.

• Demonstrated ability to multitask, synthesize information and make relevant engagement recommendations in a digestible format

• Able to champion a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture

• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools like PPT, Word and Excel; Knowledge of Teams, SharePoint, Jira is a plus.

Desired Skills/Experiences:

• Design and Strategic Thinking

• Demonstrated ability to solution, anticipate and be proactive

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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 (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

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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, Monday - 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 a collective-bargaining agreement (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:

$0.00 - $0.00

Available 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. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

01/22/2025

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Requisition ID: R331317