Information Steward (Senior Data Administrator)

Merck & Co. Inc., established in 1891, is a global research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to putting patients first.  Join us and experience our culture first-hand — one of strong ethics & integrity, diversified experiences and a resounding passion for improving human health. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.  Under the direction of the  Lead Information Steward, the incumbent is responsible for leadership in the design and implementation of information stewardship strategies across the enterprise. Strategies are to be developed within the context of global business processes and associated master data necessary for the successful implementation of the COMET program, ongoing SAP platform and non-SAP business operations. The responsibility of the incumbent includes assisting in defining the organizational goals, measures of success, staff sizing, job roles, adopting and refining known process definitions and operating procedures, and developing service level agreements. The incumbent must ensure that the design includes functional capability such as the definition of data policy, execution of change management processes for data definitions and business rules, measurement, monitoring, and reporting on data quality, determining appropriate security access, and resolving data usage issues.In addition to strategy development the incumbent will lead and manage delivery of data management through the SAP implementation. The incumbent will maintain ownership of global processes, policies, SLA's and change management. In this capacity, the incumbent must demonstrate organizational leadership, the ability to manage a service to sustain and improve operational capability, and the ability to manage internal customers and demand for services. The incumbent needs to stay current with industry best practices, and participate as a member of internal/external communities of practice. The incumbent’s responsibilities can be global, regional or site depending on position within the business process, but encompasses all master data principles. Required:A minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience.Knowledge of SAP required. Desired:Broad understanding and knowledge of applicable business processes.  Solid oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.  Teamwork and collaborative focus.  Knowledge of Six Sigma preferred. Education Requirement:Bachelor's Degree required, concentration in a business  (Supply Chain, Project Management, Logistics Planning, Procurement, Finance, Human Resources,  Business Planning) a plus. Consistently cited as a great place to work, we discover, develop, manufacture and market a wide range of vaccines and medicines to address unmet medical needs. Each of our employees is joined by an extraordinary sense of purpose — bringing Merck’s finest achievements to people around the world.  We offer an excellent salary and an industry-ranked benefits program, including tuition reimbursement, work-life balance initiatives and developmental programs at all levels. Merck’s retirement package includes a pension plan and one of the best 401(k) plans in the nation.  To be considered for this position, please visit our career site at www.merck.com/careers to create a profile and submit your resume for requisition # INF003669. Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V — proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.  Our work is someone’s hope. Join us.  Where patients come first — Merck  Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully: Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.