Manager, Lab Methods

Job Description

Manager, Lab Methods

The Opportunity

• Based in Hyderabad, join a global healthcare biopharma company and be part of a 130-year legacy of success backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.
• Be part of an organisation driven by digital technology and data-backed approaches that support a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines, and animal health products.
• Drive innovation and execution excellence. Join a team that is passionate about using data, analytics, and insights to drive decision-making and create custom software, allowing us to tackle some of the world's greatest health threats.

Our Technology Centres focus on creating a space where teams can come together to deliver business solutions that save and improve lives. An integral part of our company's IT operating model, Tech Centres are globally distributed locations where each IT division has employees to enable our digital transformation journey and drive business outcomes. These locations, in addition to the other sites, are essential to supporting our business and strategy.

A focused group of leaders in each Tech Centre helps ensure we can manage and improve each location, from investing in the growth, success, and well-being of our people to making sure colleagues from each IT division feel a sense of belonging, to managing critical emergencies. Together, we must leverage the strength of our team to collaborate globally to optimize connections and share best practices across the Tech Centres.

Role Overview

The Digital labs organization is looking for Developer team member who will be analysing requirements, designing, and implementing Lab Execution System (LES) solutions to meet the business needs of our stakeholders. The Lab Execution System (LES) Developer is responsible for configuring electronic testing workflows for laboratory execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing lean methodologies to enhance lab efficiency. The ideal candidate should have a relevant functional knowledge with Biovia/MODA LES Compose tools, lab testing processes and knowledge of lean and agile methodologies. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are crucial for this role.

What will you do in this role:

• Develop and maintain LES software solutions using Biovia OneLab or Moda suite of tools and technologies.
• Configure and customize electronic testing workflows for laboratory execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Material management, Instrument interface, Quality management system and Site testing SMEs to optimize workflows.
• Implement lean methodologies to streamline processes, eliminate waste, and enhance efficiency.
• Apply agile methodologies to manage and deliver projects effectively, using tools like JIRA and Confluence.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to LES software, applying strong problem-solving skills.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and deliver training.
• Utilize network thinking to understand and manage complex dependencies within the system
• Develop and optimize workflows using Pipeline Pilot and Biovia OneLab Expression functionality.
• Develop test plans, execute testing scenarios, and validate solutions to ensure they meet business and functional requirements.
• Provide training to end-users and create user manuals or documentation to facilitate knowledge transfer.

What Should you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Lifesciences field with 3+ years' experience related field.
• Experience with Labware LIMS, Biovia Onelab, Moda or any other LES tools and technologies.
• Strong understanding of laboratory testing processes and workflows.
• Knowledge of lean methodology and its application in process improvement.
• Experience with agile methodologies and tools like JIRA and Confluence.
• Experience with SDLC processes including requirement gathering, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Experience in validation testing to ensure software quality and compliance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills to work with various teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with Pipeline Pilot and/or Labware LIMS capabilities for sample tracking, data collection, and reporting will be plus.

Who we are: 

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
 

What we look for:

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.

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Required Skills:

Asset Management, Benefits Management, Management System Development, Product Management, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, System Designs

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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

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Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

11/19/2025

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Requisition ID:R352351

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