AI Upskilling and Self-service Portfolio Lead

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CZE - Central Bohemian - Prague (Five)Posted Today

Role Overview

Merck is hiring a AI Upskilling and Self-service Portfolio Lead. This is a full-time role in CZE - Central Bohemian - Prague (Five). posted today. the employer indicates they sponsor work visas; applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job Description

The Animal Health IT AI, Data Science, and Analytics team is looking for a AI Upskilling and Self-service Portfolio Lead. Our team supports Our Company Animal 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 Development team, and support colleagues in identifying the most relevant training materials for Animal Health teams.

Primary job responsibilities include:

Serve as a trusted advisor and Animal Health point of contact for enterprise AI tools (for example but not limited to Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot).

Build a self-service use cases portfolio 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 and facilitate workshops, learning sessions, and AI upskilling events to support awareness, adoption, and capability building.

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

Build trusted relationships with business partners, subject matter experts, and enterprise teams to gather relevant AI usage examples, validate needs, 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 matter expertise, 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

Experience facilitating workshops, training sessions, or community events

Ability to identify and scale practical uses of existing AI tools across the organization

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a 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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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

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Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

08/8/2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the AI Upskilling and Self-service Portfolio Lead position at Merck?

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Where is the AI Upskilling and Self-service Portfolio Lead position at Merck located?

This position is based in CZE - Central Bohemian - Prague (Five). Merck has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a AI Upskilling and Self-service Portfolio Lead at Merck earn?

Merck has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the AI Upskilling and Self-service Portfolio Lead role at Merck posted?

This role was posted on July 22, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

Does Merck sponsor work visas for this role?

Yes. Merck has indicated that this position is open to candidates requiring work visa sponsorship. Confirm specifics (H-1B, OPT, country eligibility, etc.) during the recruiter screen.