Job Description

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you\'ve got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people\'s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That\'s why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Commercial Execution Manager, SLS APAC

Your Role:

The APAC Commercial Execution Manager for the Science and Lab Solutions (SLS) is a part of APAC Commercial Excellence, who will be responsible to lead and/or provide best in class project management by driving process excellence through the end-to-end business process mapping including but not limited to a large variety of business improvements and transformational projects. This position will lead and drive complex cross-functional projects with both regional and global interdependencies, that will contribute to make a positive impact to our business and working environment. This role can be taken on anywhere within APAC Region.

As such, you will be responsible for:

• Building a harmonized end-to-end business process mapping for SLS APAC through a holistic view cross functions and countries in APAC
• Steering complex regional transformational projects involving several functional areas and senior leadership, by proactively identifying areas for improvements and priorities
• Manage and influence the needs of the business balanced with technical capabilities and functionality, to drive tangible business impact through project and program ideation, roadmap, implementation, delivery and training.
• Institute and operationalize agile methodology and mindset within the organization
• Provide expertise, coaching, promote new project management tools and processes optimization ideas to the broader SLS APAC organization
• Effective communications at all levels of the organization and stakeholder management to gain buy-in and understanding of our plans, processes, and connection to overall financial targets, strategy and priorities
• Design and implement process guidelines, flows, and manage tools which facilitate the overall planning and execution efforts as well as relevant interfaces and milestones
• Act as the voice of APAC SLS in global projects by advocating the operational challenges and work with global business partners on finding feasible solutions for APAC

Who You Are:
Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s degree, preferably in science, business, or economics
• 5+ years\' experience in consulting, strategy, project management and/or audit fields
• Proven track record in change management
• Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Process Mining tools
• Intermediate skills in data visualization and business intelligence tools
• Perform quantitative data analysis to facilitate data driven decision and translate data and trends into powerful strategies or insight recommendations
• In depth working knowledge of project management methodologies
• Proven process improvement techniques, i.e. Lean Six Sigma, root cause analysis, 5d, etc.
• International experience in a global and highly matrixed business environment
• Experience in leadership by influence in an environment with potential conflicting priorities
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), presentation and collaboration skills that will enable you to earn trust at all levels

Preferred qualifications:

• MBA and/or PhD
• 10+ years\' experience in consulting, strategy, project management and/or audit fields
• Experience driving global complex transformation projects and aligning results with company strategy
• Certified in Project Management or Lean Six Sigma is a plus
• Executive level stakeholder communication
• Ability to manage multiple layers of complexity and shifting priorities effortlessly whilst working independently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Proven experience of managing both large complex projects and programs, budgets and justifying resource needs to senior leaders and finance partners
• High degree of organization and ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
• Strong perseverance, a high degree of initiative and independence with the ability to work with people from various backgrounds/cultures, coupled with strong customer and partner interface skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, including large and complex programs as well as operational projects
• Self-motivated with the ability to be productive and \xe2\x80\x9ccan-do\xe2\x80\x9d attitude in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

Merck Group