Data Transformation Project Manager_ Life Science at SAP

Department: Regulatory AffairsSeniority in posting: C - Professional (1-3 years)|D - Professional (4-9 years)|E - Professional (10+ years)

Language

Location: Tokyo
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Added to Metaintro: Sep 28, 2026

Summary from listing

Merck is hiring a Data Transformation Project Manager based in Japan to lead the technology modernization of its Life Science Quality and Regulatory operations. The role focuses on designing scalable IT architectures, establishing engineering standards, improving code quality through testing and Git workflows, communicating technical concepts to engineering and business stakeholders, and supporting AI-related system design. The position requires an experienced software engineer and system architect with AWS, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, containerization, observability, and security knowledge; Japanese proficiency is a plus.

Required Skills

AWS
Infrastructure as Code
Terraform
AWS CDK
CloudFormation
CI/CD
Containerization
Docker
Kubernetes
Automated testing
Observability
Secure system design
Agentic system design
LLM-based architecture

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Experience as a software engineer and system architect in complex, production-grade environments
Preferred Qualifications: Hands-on experience with AWS services and Infrastructure as Code
Knowledge of CI/CD, containerization, automated testing, and observability
Security-conscious approach with knowledge of authentication, authorization, and secure system design
Strong communication and cross-functional alignment
Experience working with Japan-based organizations
Japanese proficiency
Familiarity with agentic system design or LLM-based architecture
Translation Company Name: Merck