Global Director, Clinical Delivery & Monitoring

Merck; Eysins; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Director, Head of Clinical Delivery and Monitoring Unit II to oversee delivery and monitoring across Phase I-IV studies, RWE, and related programs. You will guide a global team, ensure high-quality execution, and partner with GDO, Global Medical Affairs, and CROs to optimize study performance.

This office-based role requires extensive leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of delivering organizational change in clinical operations across diverse

Qualifications

• A proven leader with 10+ years in clinical research and operations.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret business challenges, sponsor transformation initiatives, and drive process improvements in clinical operations.
• Track record of leading and delivering organizational change within clinical delivery, operations, or development functions.
• At least 5 years of people and resource management experience, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management.
• Strong leadership capabilities to direct, influence, and motivate diverse teams across functions and geographies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Delivery and Monitoring teams to ensure high-quality, risk-based delivery of the full clinical portfolio (Phase I-IV, RWE, ISS, and other studies).
• Provide strategic and operational oversight, governance representation, and cross-functional collaboration with GDO, Global Medical Affairs, and CRO partners.
• Drive continuous improvement of systems, processes, and performance across GDO/CDPC to optimize study delivery and quality.
• Lead and coordinate a global team of Trial Clinical Delivery Leads, Program Clinical Delivery Leads, and Regional Clinical Delivery Leads to ensure consistent study execution.
• Engage internal partners to ensure seamless trial performance and accountability for delivery outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical research

Operations management

People management

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Governance

Analytical skills

Multicultural teamwork

Education

Graduate degree in Life Sciences

Job description

Merck is seeking a Director, Head of Clinical Delivery and Monitoring Unit II to oversee delivery and monitoring across Phase I-IV studies, RWE, and related programs. You will guide a global team, ensure high-quality execution, and partner with GDO, Global Medical Affairs, and CROs to optimize study performance.

This office-based role requires extensive leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of delivering organizational change in clinical operations across diverse