Senior Director, Data and Analytics Architecture

About the role

Chief Data Office (CDO) at Merck drives enterprise data and analytics architecture and strategy. The Senior Director leads architecture governance, defines reference architectures, and partners with product and engineering teams to ensure scalable, sustainable solutions. Hyderabad, Telangana, India (Hybrid)

What you’ll do

• Define and evolve enterprise data and analytics architecture
• Establish architecture frameworks, standards, and governance mechanisms
• Provide architectural leadership for data and analytics products and platforms
• Lead emerging technology evaluation and adoption initiatives
• Drive technology strategy, investment prioritization, and cross-product alignment

What you’ll bring

• 10 years experience in data, analytics, and enterprise architecture
• Proven track record leading enterprise-scale architecture and strategy
• Strong experience with data platforms and modern architecture patterns
• Ability to operate across product, engineering, and business domains
• Experience driving technology strategy and cost optimization

Skills