Janel Robinson Edwards
Executive Director, Merck Human Health IT
Merck•Rahway, New Jersey, United States
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Distinct individual with strong interpersonal and technical abilities who is able to manage large projects well at both the strategic and tactical levels to achieve success. Proven track record with over 19 years of experience combining technical and business knowledge to exceed business objectives while working across a variety of cultures, functions and organizations. Certified Master Black Belt and Lean Six Sigma Change Agent with experience and certification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Methodology (DMAIC) and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS). Have successfully led multiple cross-functional, cross-divisional teams to develop streamlined business processes achieving multi-million dollar savings.
Career Timeline
- MerckCurrentJul 2001–Present· 25 yrs 3 mos
- Executive Director, Human Health ITCurrentJul 2021–Present
- Executive Director and Chief of Staff, Global Supplier Management Group and Global Workplace ServicesMay 2017–Dec 2025
- IT Strategy Realization Lead, Office of the CIOAug 2013–May 2017
- Director, Facilities Management, Sigma and Program Realization LeadAug 2008–Aug 2013
- Assoc. Director, Global Procurement Strategy, Solutions and Lean Six SigmaSep 2006–Aug 2008
- Manager, Global Operational ExcellenceJul 2001–Sep 2006
- May 2000–Aug 2000· 3 mos
- Financial Analyst Summer InternMay 2000–Aug 2000
- Sep 1995–Aug 1999· 3 yrs 11 mos
- Engineer, ProcessSep 1995–Aug 1999
Education
B.S.ChE
Chemical Engineering
University of Michigan
MBA
Finance, Management
Columbia Business School
M.S.
Chemical Engineering
Northwestern University