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AI Upskilling and Self-service Portfolio Lead

5 day weekGenerous PTOHybrid · Prague, Czech Republic

Job Description

TheAnimal Health IT AI, Data Science, and Analytics team is looking for a AI Upskilling and Self-service Portfolio Lead. Our team supportsOur CompanyAnimal Health business areas through data science, AI, and analytics. In this role, you will help accelerate digital and AI adoption across Animal Health by serving as a trusted advisor on enterprise AI tools,and you will support self-service use cases portfolio. You will work closely with enterprise teams responsible for AI tools,Learning and Developmentteam, and support colleagues inidentifyingthe most relevant training materials for Animal Health teams.

Primary job responsibilities include:

  • Serve as a trusted advisor andAnimal Health point of contactfor enterprise AI tools(for example but not limited toGoogle Gemini and Microsoft Copilot).

  • Build a self-service use casesportfolio by partnering with business teams and scaling the most valuable examples across the enterprise.

  • Enable data-driven AI adoption by defining and tracking KPIs and using data to evaluate AI upskilling experiments.

  • Organize andfacilitateworkshops, learning sessions, and AI upskilling events to support awareness, adoption, and capability building.

  • Promote adoption of existing AI solutions byidentifyingpractical ways colleagues across Animal Health can use these tools in their daily work.

  • Build trusted relationships withbusiness partners, subject matter experts, and enterprise teams to gatherrelevant AI usageexamples,validateneeds, and influence relevant AI enablement efforts.

  • Filter and translate information into clear, relevant guidance for the Animal Health audience, ensuring focus on the most important and actionable topics.

  • Represent the team with credibility and presence, bringing strong subject matterexpertise, influence, and a collaborative mindset.

Desired Experience and Skills

  • Strong understanding of enterprise AI tools, digital enablement, and AI adoption practices

  • Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to define metrics, track impact, and translate complex ideas into clear guidance

  • Proven ability to build trusted relationships, influence stakeholders, and work effectively in a matrix organization

  • Natural curiosity for AI, with a hands-on mindset and willingness to continuously learn

  • Strong presence and credibility, with the ability to engage senior and technical audiences

  • Experiencefacilitatingworkshops, training sessions, or community events

  • Ability toidentifyand scale practical uses of existing AI tools across the organization

Education Requirement

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics,Computer Science,Information Systems, ora related field.

What we offer

  • Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment
  • Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally
  • Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern
  • Competitive salary & incentive pay
  • Pension and health insurance contributions
  • Internal reward system and referral scheme
  • 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution
  • Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card
  • Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and discount programmes
  • Up-to-date laptop and iPhone
  • Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner

Required Skills:

AI Adoption, Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Analysis, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Information Systems, Stakeholder Management

Preferred Skills:

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  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:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

08/8/2026

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