Associate Director, Product Analyst - Quality Operations

Role Overview: As an Associate Director, Product Analyst at a global healthcare biopharma company in Hyderabad, you will be part of a team focused on driving innovation and execution excellence through digital technology and data-backed approaches. Your role will involve managing a team of business and systems analysts at the Hyderabad Tech Centre, supporting the Quality Management System (QMS), and enhancing user experience within the organization. Key Responsibilities: - Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 6 business and systems analysts, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives. - Coordinate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for digital projects, ensuring compliance with GxP standards. - Facilitate project planning and execution, managing timelines and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards. - Act as the primary point of contact between the Hyderabad team and global stakeholders, fostering clear and effective communication. - Provide technical expertise and guidance on digital tools and technologies relevant to QMS. - Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization within the QMS framework. - Ensure continuous development of team members through training and professional growth opportunities. - Monitor and report on team performance, implementing corrective actions as needed. - Collaborate closely with the Director of Content Management to align team activities with broader departmental and organizational goals. Qualifications Required: - Bachelors Degree in a scientific or technical discipline (e.g., computer science, engineering, biology, chemistry). - 11+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong preference for Quality/Regulatory and Digital Enablement experience. - Proven experience in leading and managing a team of analysts. - Expertise in gathering, analyzing, and documenting system requirements. - Familiarity with digital tools and technologies used within QMS, such as Veeva Vault QualityDocs, Vault Training, etc. - Ability to coordinate and manage project activities, ensuring timely and quality deliverables. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with global stakeholders. - Preferred experience with data analysis, AI implementation, digital transformation projects. - Strong problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools like JIRA and Confluence. About the Company: You will be joining Merck & Co., Inc., a global healthcare company dedicated to inventing life-saving medicines and vaccines for challenging diseases. With a legacy of over 130 years, the company is at the forefront of research and innovation to advance health solutions worldwide. Please note that this job posting is effective until 07/17/2025. Make sure to apply before the end date. Role Overview: As an Associate Director, Product Analyst at a global healthcare biopharma company in Hyderabad, you will be part of a team focused on driving innovation and execution excellence through digital technology and data-backed approaches. Your role will involve managing a team of business and systems analysts at the Hyderabad Tech Centre, supporting the Quality Management System (QMS), and enhancing user experience within the organization. Key Responsibilities: - Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 6 business and systems analysts, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives. - Coordinate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for digital projects, ensuring compliance with GxP standards. - Facilitate project planning and execution, managing timelines and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards. - Act as the primary point of contact between the Hyderabad team and global stakeholders, fostering clear and effective communication. - Provide technical expertise and guidance on digital tools and technologies relevant to QMS. - Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization within the QMS framework. - Ensure continuous development of team members through training and professional growth opportunities. - Monitor and report on team performance, implementing corrective actions as needed. - Collaborate closely with the Director of Content Management to align team activities with broader departmental and organizational goals. Qualifications Required: - Bachelors Degree in a scientific or technical discipline (e.g., computer science, engineering, biology, chemistry). - 11+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong preference for Quality/Regulatory and Digital Enablement experience. - Proven experience in leading and managing a team of analysts. - Expertise in gathering, analyzing, and documenting system requirements. - Familiarity with digital tools and technologies used within QMS, such as Veeva Vault QualityDocs, Vault Training, etc. - Ability to coordinate and manage project activities, ens