Dave Williams

CIO at Merck & Co.

2024 CODEIUM TECH LEADER: HEALTHCARE

Background

Dave Williams has been with Merck for nearly two decades, and in 2019, he was appointed Chief Information and Digital Officer. In this role, he oversees the company’s technology organization, driving digital solutions for the research, manufacturing, and business units.

Under Williams' leadership, Merck has undergone a transition from a 'project-focused' to a 'product-focused' work model. Since 2021, the company has forged partnerships with AWS and Accenture to support its multiyear cloud migration. Additionally, Merck leverages AWS analytics and AI services to fuel new drug discoveries and enhance manufacturing processes

“Our work with AWS and Accenture is helping us transform the way we operate at every stage of the value chain—from therapeutics discovery and development to delivery […] The true power of moving to AWS will come from our ability to use technologies like generative AI to make more data-driven decisions in support of patients."

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