Senior Specialist, Technical Product Management

Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Senior Specialist, Technical Product Management with a strong background in imaging technologies to support our image profiling initiatives. This role will be responsible for driving product discovery, gathering requirements, conducting risk assessments, developing project roadmaps, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.Key Responsibilities:Product Discovery:

Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business needs and goals related to imaging initiatives.

Conduct research on potential imaging products, tools, and technologies that align with project objectives.

Assess the value proposition of proposed imaging solutions to prioritize effectively.

Requirements Gathering:

Engage with scientists, researchers, and technical teams to understand core requirements for imaging infrastructure and applications.

Document and analyze user needs, functional specifications, and system requirements for imaging projects.

Translate requirements into actionable deliverables, ensuring alignment with project goals and constraints.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation:

Conduct risk assessments and impact analyses to identify potential risks, challenges, and dependencies in imaging projects.

Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimize project disruptions.

Monitor and communicate risk mitigation efforts, recommending adjustments as needed.

Collaboration and Coordination:

Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams, including data science, software development, and infrastructure, to ensure seamless integration and interoperability of imaging initiatives.

Coordinate dependencies, resolve conflicts, and promote collaboration across teams to achieve project goals.

Leverage Jira or equivalent project management tools for requirements tracking and issue management.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field such as Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related discipline. Biology experience preferred.

Experience with digital software lifecycle documentation and GLP software deployments.

Proven experience (3+ years) as a Business Analyst, ideally in projects related to high content imaging, flow cytometry, or digital pathology.

Familiarity with Jira or equivalent project management tools for requirements tracking and issue management.

Familiarity with Halo, Visiopharm, Signals Image Artist, FlowJo, and/or matlab.

Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

If you possess a passion for imaging technologies and a knack for translating complex requirements into actionable solutions, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld)Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)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. 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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 OrdinanceLos 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 OrdinanceSearch Firm Representatives Please Read CarefullyMerck & 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:RegularRelocation:No relocationVISA Sponsorship:NoTravel Requirements:10%Flexible Work Arrangements:HybridShift:1st - DayValid Driving License:NoHazardous Material(s):n/aRequired Skills:Asset Management, Benefits Management, Management System Development, Product Management, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, System DesignsPreferred Skills:Job Posting End Date:12/14/2024A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.Requisition ID: R323140