**Job Description** We are thrilled to announce a new opportunity to drive Decision Intelligence & Cognitive Automation for our Animal Health (AH) Business. This role will coordinate and lead the development of the architecture for complex skills and solutions that automate decisions for our AH business. From Strategic Roadmap, to Solution Design, to Implementation and Operation. We deliver competitive advantage by aligning IT priorities with business modernization and productivity initiatives offering the greatest potential value, and by employing diverse, talented teams of motivated, collaborative tech professionals in the rapid, high-quality delivery of transformative results. The single greatest determinant of our success will be our ability to attract, develop, retain and inspire teams of diverse professionals offering unique knowledge, skills, experiences and perspectives drawn from wide ranging cultural and professional backgrounds. We strive to be an industry recognized destination for the most capable technology professionals motivated by a culture in which diversity and inclusion are celebrated. We will assure an environment in which all individuals, working as their authentic selves, are provided with an equal opportunity to contribute and succeed in assisting our company Animal Health in its mission to be the best Animal Health company. We are the Information Technology (IT) organization of our Animal Health company. Within IT, our team is responsible for partnering with business leaders to provide intelligent automation solutions that enable Animal Health to be data-focused, self-driving, and ensure the reliability of information management. The position reports to the Animal Health IT Intelligent Automation & Enterprise Data lead. **Responsibilities** + Develop Decision Intelligence Roadmaps, optimizing processes from design to implementation of relevant cognitive use cases + Lead the Solution Design of Decision Intelligence ‘skills’ through creative thinking and translating business needs into both functional & technical detailed requirements, and onwards into a working solution + Lead the Solution Implementation of Decision Intelligence ‘skills’ through the use of well-structured project documents such as project plans, solution back-logs, user stories, and more, in line with our company’s SDLC processes + Coordinate small teams (e.g. 3 – 5 people) of expert roles (e.g. Skill Builders, UI builders, Data Scientists and Decision Intelligence Functional Experts) located in different geographies + Apply Data Analytics and Data Science Best Practices across the different project phases and activities with a strong focus on simplicity, scalability, efficiency, and transparency + Coach other team members along their learning journey, in order to help scale our practice and truly drive an impact that matters **Qualifications** + Minimum of 5 years in an IT Product Owner/Business Analyst Role + 2+ years experience with data management, data governance, data science, business intelligence or analytics + Knowledge of life sciences or healthcare industry + Knowledge of Agile Values, principles & practices + Experience in Release Management, Solution Architecture, Design Applications, Systems Integration, Requirements Management, Data Modeling, System Designs + Strong understanding of IT architecture and business process management + Proficiency in developing information usage/decision making use cases, information models, and information quality assessments + Leadership skills to guide the definition and implementation of high-level requirements, principles, and models + Ability to guide solution decisions and provide the “blueprint” for engineering / project teams to implement these solutions + Strong alignment with enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and ability to ensure that the organization’s IT landscape supports its long-term objectives + Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and have the ability to influence and motivate others. They should have excellent emotional intelligence, decision-making skills, and a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Networking and partnerships should be a key strength **_Ready to take up the challenge? Apply now!_** **_Know anybody who might be interested? Refer this job!_** \#AHIT2024 Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld) Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld) **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 click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. 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No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. **Employee Status:** Regular **Relocation:** No relocation **VISA Sponsorship:** No **Travel Requirements:** 10% **Flexible Work Arrangements:** Hybrid **Shift:** Not Indicated **Valid Driving License:** No **Hazardous Material(s):** n/a **Required Skills:** Data Modeling, Design Applications, Release Management, Requirements Management, Solution Architecture, System Designs, Systems Integration **Preferred Skills:** **Job Posting End Date:** 02/9/2025 ***A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day** **BEFORE** **the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day** **BEFORE** **the job posting end date.** **Requisition ID:** R333608