Sr. Spclst , CDNA Strategy & Architecture – Emerging Technology Architect

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HYDERABAD (IN)ONSITEPOSTED: 8/24/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONMSD (MERCK & CO., INC.)Technology
MSD (Merck & Co., Inc.)

ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Responsibilities

Track and synthesize industry insights from analyst firms (Gartner, Forrester) to evaluate emerging technology trends, competitor capabilities, and market signals.
Identify, evaluate, and operationalize next-generation technologies including Agentic AI, Data Context Layers, unstructured/semantic data layers, and Linked Data Interfaces (LDIs).
Lead and coordinate Proof of Concepts (PoCs) and Proof of Values (POVs) in innovation domains, defining clear evaluation frameworks, feasibility metrics, and enterprise fit.
Build and maintain the CDNA Technology Radar covering emerging, mainstream, contained, and deprecated technologies across the enterprise lifecycle.
Develop quarterly innovation briefs for senior executive leadership, linking emerging technological capabilities to tangible business outcomes and value.

Technical & Architecture Standards

Translate successful PoCs into scalable reference architectures, integration patterns, and enterprise architectural blueprints.
Ensure strict compliance with enterprise architecture principles, data governance, GxP regulations, and interoperability standards.
Act as a strategic connector between Enterprise Architecture, CDNA, Product Teams, and AI platform leads to facilitate technology adoption.

Benefits & Total Rewards

High-impact technology role based in MSD's Hitec City Tech Centre in Hyderabad.
Competitive executive compensation, performance incentives, comprehensive health insurance, and global exposure.

REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS

Emerging Technology Architecture
Agentic AI
Data Modeling
Solution Architecture
System Design
System Integration
Requirements Management
Technology Radar
PoC/POV Evaluation Frameworks

COMPENSATION & REWARDS

Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting

ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE

MSD (Merck & Co., Inc.) is actively hiring for this position.

INDUSTRY: Technology

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