Sr. Spclst , Technical Product Management, Business Analyst, Launch Planning

Job Description
The Senior Specialist, Business Analyst, Launch Planning serves as a subject matter expert in business analysis and process design for Strategy and Planning and Launch Planning capabilities within the Content Supply Chain Orchestration team. This role applies depth of expertise to shape high-quality requirements, recommend effective approaches, and support consistent execution across business processes and solutions.

Responsibilities

Provide advisory support to managers, product teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders by identifying best‑practice approaches, translating requirements into scalable process and solution recommendations.

Help drive execution excellence across launch planning capabilities.

Gather, document, and validate business requirements, translate them into process and solution recommendations.

Translate business needs into clear user stories, process flows, business rules, and functional requirements to support solution design and delivery.

Drive high‑quality backlog refinement, prioritization input, and scope clarity in partnership with product and technology teams.

Analyze current‑state workflows and identify opportunities to improve planning processes, reduce complexity, and drive standardization across launch planning activities.

Document future‑state processes, decision points, and dependencies to support scalable and effective business operations.

Recommend best‑practice process improvements based on business needs, user feedback, and operational insights.

Drive execution excellence during solution delivery by clarifying requirements, resolving questions, and partnering with delivery teams through design, build, testing, and deployment.

Contribute to test planning, user acceptance testing, defect triage, and readiness activities to help ensure solutions meet business expectations.

Help monitor adoption, capture feedback, and surface enhancement opportunities following release.

Provide advisory support to cross‑functional stakeholders to align requirements, communicate impacts, and guide adoption of new or enhanced planning capabilities.

Prepare clear documentation, communications, and analysis materials that enable informed decisions, effective execution, and consistent ways of working.

Support change management activities by helping users understand process changes, new ways of working, and solution capabilities.

Required Experience & Qualifications

3+ years of experience in business analysis, standards definition, compliance requirements translation, or solution design within regulated enterprise environments.

Demonstrated ability to gather, document, and validate business requirements, translate them into process and solution recommendations, and provide informed guidance on effective implementation approaches.

Experience supporting planning workflows, launch processes, or cross‑functional business operations, preferably in content, marketing, or related enterprise environments.

Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across business and technology teams to align on scope, priorities, and expected outcomes.

Experience with process mapping, user story development, workflow documentation, testing support, and change impact assessment.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to identify gaps, evaluate options, and advise on practical, compliant, and scalable solutions.

Preferred Experience
Experience with Adobe Workfront or similar enterprise workflow and planning platforms.

Necessary Competencies

Strong business analysis and requirements management skills.

Ability to translate business needs into clear process, workflow, and solution requirements.

Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills across business and technology teams.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work with ambiguity.

Analytical mindset with attention to detail, depth of expertise, and a strong focus on continuous improvement and reliable execution.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, information systems, technology, life sciences, or a related field required.

Relevant certifications or equivalent practical experience in business analysis or process improvement preferred.

Key Accountabilities

Business Analysis and Requirements Management

Process Design and Continuous Improvement

Solution Delivery and Testing Support

Stakeholder Collaboration and Change Support

Success Criteria For The Role

Business requirements are clearly defined, actionable, and aligned to stakeholder needs.

Planning workflows and solutions show measurable improvement in clarity, consistency, and usability.

Solution releases are supported with effective testing, stakeholder readiness, and adoption follow‑through.

Stakeholders view the role as a trusted expert who provides practical guidance, strong structure, and reliable execution.

Required Skills
Adobe Workfront, Work Management Software, Asset Management, Benefits Management, Business Analysis, Business Management, Business Operations, Business Processes, Business Requirements Analysis, Business Translations, Life Science, Management System Development, Prioritization, Product Management, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Management, Strategic Planning, System Designs, Test Planning.

Preferred Skills
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Location Restrictions

US And Puerto Rico Residents Only

San Francisco Residents Only: Consideration for criminal records per San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Los Angeles Residents Only: Consideration for criminal histories per L.A. Fair Chance Initiative.

Equal Employment Opportunity
As an

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer , we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We comply with affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights, EEOC GINA Supplement, Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

Salary Range
$117,000.00 – $184,200.00 per year.

Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, healthcare, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. Additional benefits details available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

Travel Requirements
25%.

Work Arrangement
Hybrid.

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