Associate Director, Global Security

msd; West Point (PA); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Merck is seeking an Investigator for the Global Security Insider Risk Trade Secrets Protection Program. The role focuses on identifying, mitigating, and investigating threats to Intellectual Property and assets from trusted insiders to prevent loss or misappropriation.

You will lead investigations, collaborate with IT Risk, HR, Legal, and other partners, and promote the program across the enterprise to strengthen security posture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of investigative experience in Law Enforcement, Intelligence, Military, Corporate Security and demonstrated solid achievements.
• Advanced investigative, interviewing and report writing skills.
• Knowledge and Experience with Data Loss Protection technology, User Behavior Analytics, digital and cyber investigative techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage/assist with complex Insider Risk Trade Secrets (IRTS) Protection cases/investigations and ensures timely resolution of Insider Risk matters in collaboration with business partners.
• Promote the Global Security Group (GSG) Insider Risk Trade Secrets (IRTS) Protection Program throughout the Enterprise.
• Benchmark within industry to identify best practices that will improve and enhance the GSG Insider Risk Trade Secrets (IRTS) Protection program and operations.
• Provide Insider Risk Trade Secret (IRTS) Protection awareness training to the business and external partners as appropriate.
• Develop strong working relationships with all levels of management.
• Assist other GSG groups as needed.

Skills

Insider Risk Investigations

Interview Techniques

Crisis Management

Cyber Investigations

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Case Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Position Description

Investigator - Global Security Insider Risk Trade Secrets Protection Program

Job Description

Our company’s Global Security Group is seeking an Investigator for the Insider Risk Trade Secrets (IRTS) Protection Program. The Investigator will help lead the Company’s effort in identifying, mitigating, and investigating threats to our Intellectual Property, Personnel, Products, or other Assets that originate from trusted insiders to ensure covered assets are protected from unauthorized access, loss, theft, or misappropriation.

Responsibilities

• Manage/assist with complex Insider Risk Trade Secrets (IRTS) Protection cases/investigations and ensures timely resolution of Insider Risk matters in collaboration with business partners (i.e., IT Risk Management Services, Human Resources, Legal, Office of Ethics and Global Employee Health).
• Promote the Global Security Group (GSG) Insider Risk Trade Secrets (IRTS) Protection Program throughout the Enterprise.
• Benchmark within industry to identify best practices that will improve and enhance the GSG Insider Risk Trade Secrets (IRTS) Protection program and operations.
• Provide Insider Risk Trade Secret (IRTS) Protection awareness training to the business and external partners as appropriate.
• Develop strong working relationships with all levels of management.
• Assist other GSG groups as needed.

Education Minimum Requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.

Required Minimum Experience and Skills

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of investigative experience in Law Enforcement, Intelligence, Military, Corporate Security and demonstrated solid achievements.
• Advanced investigative, interviewing and report writing skills.
• Knowledge and Experience with Data Loss Protection technology, User Behavior Analytics, digital and cyber investigative techniques.
• Identify new methodologies that will enable GSG to uncover and address all Insider Risk concerns within the Company.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining collaborative solid working relationships with colleagues across the enterprise to include contractors, other external contacts, and to work effectively in a high-performing forward thinking team environment.
• Proven ability to work with a wide range of individuals from varied backgrounds, countries of origin, and at varying levels within the corporate structure.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with and supporting senior leadership and government officials.
• Develop actionable intelligence opportunities through continued liaison with Law Enforcement and Intelligence Agencies.
• Ability to champion innovative ideas or positions to meet key goals and initiatives.
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• Excellent presentation skills, which promote a strong "customer service" orientation.
• Excellent communicator with highly developed inter-personal skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Expertise in Case Management Systems.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize security needs to meet multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative and matrixed environment.
• Strong analytical skills with proven ability to apply knowledge.
• Must be innovative and independent, able to manage an aggressive workload in a high performing environment.
• Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of our Company's product portfolio.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Insider Risk Protection Program experience.
• Able to travel globally approximately 25% of the time.

Required Skills

Ability to Coordinate, Ability to Coordinate, Benchmarking, Business Writing, Competency Management, Counterintelligence Investigations, Crisis Management, Critical Thinking, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Customer Centricity, Customer-Focused, Customer Service Leadership, Cyber Investigations, Executive Leadership, Executive Protection, Financial Acumen, Incident Management, Interview Techniques, Liaison Work, Office Management, Physical Security, Regulatory Compliance, Retention Strategies, Schedule Adherence, Security Management {+ 8 more}

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

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Los Angeles Residents Only

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

N/A

Job Posting End Date

10/8/2026

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The salary range for this role is

$129,000.00 - $203,100.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits