MSD Malaysia
**Job Description****HR Senior Technology Leader**At our company, we aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. We're at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We are seeking an experienced and driven HR Senior Technology Leader for HRIT to join our dynamic team. This role will be accountable for delivering innovative technical solutions that enable HR functions and lead digital transformation initiatives.**Responsibilities*** Provide strategic technology leadership and develop long-term roadmaps aligned to corporate objectives while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.* Architect and deliver end-to-end technology programs using sound program management and agile delivery approaches to meet time, scope, and budget targets.* Lead, mentor, and orchestrate hybrid onshore/offshore development and operations teams to deliver business-critical applications and services.* Drive innovation through process re-engineering and service-oriented architectures (SOA) that modernize legacy systems, reduce operational overhead, and increase enterprise agility.* Evaluate, pilot, and operationalize emerging technologies (including Generative AI and prompt engineering) to accelerate development cycles, improve data insights, and automate complex business workflows.* Own solution architecture, integrations, and release management for enterprise portals, learning platforms, verification systems, and other core applications.* Establish and enforce platform and development governance, security practices, and cost optimization across cloud and collaboration ecosystems.* Act as a senior technical advisor and stakeholder liaison, translating executive strategy into practical, auditable technology solutions that meet business and compliance needs.**Qualifications*****Required**** 12+ years of progressive technology experience, including significant experience within the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector and demonstrated understanding of regulated environments.* Proven record of leading enterprise & solution architecture and digital transformation programs at scale, delivering complex solutions on time and within budget.* Deep hands-on experience with Microsoft and AWS cloud ecosystems—including architecture, deployment, security, and cost management.* Expert knowledge of Microsoft 365, SharePoint (on-premises and online), Power Platform (Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate), and the Viva suite for driving enterprise collaboration and learning.* Demonstrated experience applying Generative AI, prompt engineering, and Microsoft Copilot technologies to real business problems.* Strong background in designing and building integrations and APIs, and in using API management tools and gateway approaches.* Prior experience leading hybrid onshore/offshore teams and vendor/partner relationships.* Excellent communication, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across business, IT, and compliance functions.***Preferred**** Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure (App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, Cognitive Services, Key Vault, etc.), AWS (S3, CloudFront, EC2, Lambda).* Collaboration & Productivity: Microsoft 365, Viva Suite, SharePoint (2007–2016, Online), SPFx.* Low Code Platforms: Power Platform (Canvas & Model-driven apps, Power BI, Power Automate).* Development & DevOps: Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, Git, TFS, CI/CD practices.* APIs & Integration: REST APIs, API gateway concepts, enterprise integration patterns.* Programming & Web: C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript frameworks (Angular, React, Node.js), PowerShell, SQL Server, SSRS/SSIS.* AI/ML: Generative AI, prompt engineering, Microsoft Copilot.* Migration & Governance Tools: Sharegate, Metalogix, AvePoint, governance frameworks and best practices.* ITSM & Tools: ServiceNow, Ivanti, JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps.**Education:*** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.**Required Skills:**API Management, ASP.NET, Asset Management, Azure Devops, Benefits Management, Communication, Customer Experience Management, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Systems Integration, Generative AI, Governance Framework, Management System Development, Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI), Offshore Development, Product Management, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Service-oriented Architecture Methodology, Software Product Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, System Designs**Preferred Skills:**Current Employees applyCurrent Contingent Workers apply**US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:**Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please
if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.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.
As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: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.**U.S. Hybrid Work Model**Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.The salary range for this role is$139,600.00 - $219,700.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at .You can apply for this role through
(or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position #J-18808-Ljbffr
if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.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.
As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: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.**U.S. Hybrid Work Model**Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.The salary range for this role is$139,600.00 - $219,700.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at .You can apply for this role through
(or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position #J-18808-Ljbffr