Senior Project Lead, OR Operations & Initiatives LATAM

Merck; Puerto Bogotá; On-site; COP 194,401,000 - 291,602,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck seeks a Senior Specialist, OR Business Operations & Project Management to coordinate project management, business operations, and execution across Latin America outcomes research. The role partners with cross-functional teams and external researchers to accelerate priority initiatives and ensure timely, governed delivery.

The position requires strong planning, risk management, and multilingual communications in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, with experience coordinating regional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; field related to business/health/project management.
• 5+ years' experience coordinating multiple projects and stakeholders in a corporate/matrixed environment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and execution discipline.
• Experience preparing executive-ready presentations and portfolio updates.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project management, business operations, and admin execution across LATAM OR.
• Maintain trackers, dashboards, status reports, action logs, and decisions.
• Translate priorities into structured implementation plans with milestones and owners.
• Coordinate cross-country stakeholders and monitor progress to address barriers.
• Prepare executive updates, roadmaps, and materials for governance discussions.

Skills

Project management

Operations

Portfolio coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, Project Management, Life Sciences, or related field

Job description

Merck seeks a Senior Specialist, OR Business Operations & Project Management to coordinate project management, business operations, and execution across Latin America outcomes research. The role partners with cross-functional teams and external researchers to accelerate priority initiatives and ensure timely, governed delivery.

The position requires strong planning, risk management, and multilingual communications in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, with experience coordinating regional