Merck Posted August 19, 2026

Process Intelligence Specialist

North Wales, Pennsylvania, United States of America FULL_TIME
Manufacturing & CMC

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About this opportunity

Job Description

For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science.  Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology.  Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way.

Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence.  Because when it comes to animal health, no one sees it like we do.

Do you see inefficient processes as opportunities? Are you energized by solving complex problems and building practical solutions that make work easier, faster, and smarter?

We are looking for a Process Intelligence Specialist to help shape the future of digital procurement through process intelligence, automation, analytics, and AI. In this hands-on role, you will analyze and document business processes, establish scalable standards, and design automation solutions that deliver measurable business value.

Using technologies such as Databricks, Celonis, Power Platform, RPA, and AI, you will identify improvement opportunities, challenge existing ways of working, and turn ideas into working solutions. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, building things themselves, and transforming complex processes into streamlined digital experiences.

Beyond process optimization, you will help create the data, process, and system foundations that enable future AI capabilities across the organization.

We're looking for a curious, proactive problem solver with strong technical skills and a builder's mindset. We value creativity, systems thinking, and the ability to move from concept to implementation.

What Makes This Role Different

Transform and standardize processes before automating them.

Build solutions rather than simply recommend them.

Influence next-generation AI and digital capabilities.

Turn data and insights into measurable business outcomes.

Thrive in a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

Analyze, document, and standardize business processes to establish a foundation for optimization and automation.

Use process intelligence tools such as Celonis to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.

Design and build solutions using Databricks, PowerApps, Power Automate, RPA, AI, and related technologies.

Develop and maintain workflow solutions, taxonomies, and supporting system structures.

Create intuitive, user-focused process documentation and experiences.

Apply AI-driven approaches to improve operational efficiency and decision-making.

Work with data and analytics to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.

Partner with business and IT stakeholders to deliver practical, scalable solutions.

What You'll Bring

A builder mindset with a passion for creating solutions, not just identifying problems.

Strong technical and analytical problem-solving skills.

Experience with or strong interest in process intelligence, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.

Hands-on experience with technologies such as SQL, Power Platform, Celonis, RPA, or similar tools.

Ability to translate complex business challenges into practical, scalable solutions.

Curiosity, creativity, and the confidence to challenge conventional thinking.

Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and business teams.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.

3-5 years of experience in automation, analytics, systems development, process improvement, or a related area.

Experience building or supporting technical solutions that improve business performance, efficiency, or data quality.

Required Skills:

Backlog Management, Backlog Management, Business Analytics, Business Informatics, Business Metrics, Business Process Creation, Business Workflow Analysis, Clinical Supply Chain Management, Commercial Contract Negotiations, Cost Efficiency, Cost Reduction, Cross-Cultural Negotiations, Data Analysis, Debottlenecking, Documentation Preparation, Driving Continuous Improvement, Efficiency Improvements, Financial Forecasting, Inventory Control Management, Logical Thinking, Negotiation, Operational Efficiency, Outsourcing, Performance Metrics, Presenting Solutions {+ 9 more}

Preferred Skills:

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The salary range for this role is

$79,200.00 - $124,700.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits .

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

09/2/2026 *A 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:R412418

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
North Wales, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Manufacturing & CMC role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 2091 comparable Manufacturing & CMC roles across 134 biopharma companies.

2091Comparable roles tracked
1899Currently active
134Companies hiring similar roles
52Countries represented

Salary context

597 of 2091 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject $79,200/yr – $124,700/yr
Lowest disclosed · Senior Scientist II – CMC Developmental Sciences · AbbVie $0/hr – $0/hr (≈ $0–$0/yr)
Highest disclosed · Technical Operator, Packaging - 2nd Shift · Mylan Technologies, Inc. $37,000/yr – $800,000/yr
Peer group range $0 – $418,500 (median $129,125)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 2091 comparable roles

United States1064
India125
Germany111
Ireland80
Singapore78
France77

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Seniority mix

917 of 2091 peers have a known seniority level

Senior298
Manager233
Associate107
Principal93
Director70
Associate Director69
Senior Director26
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc16
Executive/VP5

Therapeutic area mix

6 of 2091 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Vaccines & Infectious Disease4
Oncology1
Respiratory1

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