Associate Director, GSF DnA Information Architect

Role Overview: You will be joining a global healthcare biopharma company in Hyderabad with a legacy of success and a mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare. As an Associate Director, GSF DnA Information Architect, you will be responsible for shaping the data landscape by collaborating with cross-functional teams, implementing and managing information systems, and leveraging advanced technologies to enhance data architecture. Key Responsibilities: - Utilize advanced knowledge of information architecture principles to establish and enforce standards across various capability areas such as data collection, ontology creation, data mapping, and taxonomies. - Analyze the data landscape across the enterprise, assess the current state, and design projects to meet goals. - Grow the capabilities of an enterprise data marketplace, including data cataloguing, data discovery, and data governance. - Contribute to a master data management strategy and collaborate with stakeholders to implement information access policies. - Recommend and implement enhancements to the enterprise Data Management architecture and create relevant deliverables and artifacts. - Develop data-driven strategies to optimize business performance and align systems capabilities with strategic goals. - Stay current with Information technology trends and introduce best practices to the company. Qualifications Required: - Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. - 12+ years of experience in IT disciplines including Data Modeling, Databases, Master Data Management, Business Process Modeling, and 5+ years in Information Architecture. - Proficiency in developing information models, and quality assessments, analyzing, designing, and developing solutions, and familiarity with information architecture frameworks and technology. - Knowledge of data modeling tools and data management platforms, cloud platforms, and data integration tools. - Strong problem-solving skills, leadership skills, coaching, and development abilities. - Preferred qualifications include familiarity with AI/Data & Analytics functions, experience in Data Product implementation at scale, advanced degree in a related field, and certification in data management or architecture-related credentials. Note: The company, known as Merck & Co., Inc., has been at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions for over a century. They are dedicated to advancing the prevention and treatment of diseases worldwide. Role Overview: You will be joining a global healthcare biopharma company in Hyderabad with a legacy of success and a mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare. As an Associate Director, GSF DnA Information Architect, you will be responsible for shaping the data landscape by collaborating with cross-functional teams, implementing and managing information systems, and leveraging advanced technologies to enhance data architecture. Key Responsibilities: - Utilize advanced knowledge of information architecture principles to establish and enforce standards across various capability areas such as data collection, ontology creation, data mapping, and taxonomies. - Analyze the data landscape across the enterprise, assess the current state, and design projects to meet goals. - Grow the capabilities of an enterprise data marketplace, including data cataloguing, data discovery, and data governance. - Contribute to a master data management strategy and collaborate with stakeholders to implement information access policies. - Recommend and implement enhancements to the enterprise Data Management architecture and create relevant deliverables and artifacts. - Develop data-driven strategies to optimize business performance and align systems capabilities with strategic goals. - Stay current with Information technology trends and introduce best practices to the company. Qualifications Required: - Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. - 12+ years of experience in IT disciplines including Data Modeling, Databases, Master Data Management, Business Process Modeling, and 5+ years in Information Architecture. - Proficiency in developing information models, and quality assessments, analyzing, designing, and developing solutions, and familiarity with information architecture frameworks and technology. - Knowledge of data modeling tools and data management platforms, cloud platforms, and data integration tools. - Strong problem-solving skills, leadership skills, coaching, and development abilities. - Preferred qualifications include familiarity with AI/Data & Analytics functions, experience in Data Product implementation at scale, advanced degree in a related field, and certification in data management or architecture-related credentials. Note: The company, known as Merck & Co., Inc., has been at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions for over a century. They are dedic