Associate Director, Platform & Programs (Hybrid)

Merck & Co.

Upper Gwynedd Township (Montgomery County)

Hybrid

USD 142,000 - 224,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking a program leadership role to define platform management principles, drive agile delivery, and manage cross-functional programs. You will track portfolio activities, set KPIs, and align with organizational goals while developing joint OKRs with partner teams.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, change management, and strong communication with leadership to ensure project priorities stay aligned and risks are mitigated. Hybrid work arrangements are supported.

Qualifications

Excellent Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills
Excellent Communication and Organizational Skills
Strong Technical Background In Operations Service Or Platform Management
Proven Ability To Work Independently
Knowledge of our company Systems and Services
Experience Managing Multiple Projects Simultaneously
Ability To Effectively Prioritize Tasks and Manage Time
Proficient In Relevant Software and Technologies

Responsibilities

Work with cross functional teams to define platform management principles.
Bring agile mindset to the teams for faster delivery, high integrity, and quality standards.
Proactively engage with teams to drive solutions for blockers, risks, and issues on all programs.
Track and manage portfolio program and projects.
Define metrics and KPI's aligned with organization's strategic goals.
Develop joint OKRs with partner organizations to ensure successful collaboration.
Make effective decisions when presented with options.
Communicate with leadership team to ensure project priorities are in alignment with organizational goals.
Bring fresh perspective to streamline existing processes.
Develop and deliver training to drive change management partnering with cross functional team and learning organization.
Build and foster close working relationship with clinical trial teams to better understand changing business requirements and thereby able to better manage issues and mitigate risks to the platform.
Manage effective stakeholder communications on issues and disruptions.
Experience in a lead role executing/overseeing complex projects or organizational improvement initiatives preferred.
Broad understanding of drug development -safety, clinical trials, trial design, data management, trial operations, regulatory, privacy, ICH, and GCP preferred.
Strategic thinker with a proven track record in translating business strategies into clearly defined implementation roadmaps.
Project Management experience is desirable.
Critical thinker.
Demonstrated success in defining and executing high-impact technology and innovation road maps.
Proven track record in leading large cross-functional initiatives focusing on business benefit outcomes and faster business adoption.
Must have strong networking and relationship-building skills.
Demonstrates the courage to assume personal accountability in challenging situations.
Must have excellent oral and written communications skills - able to present information confidentially and effectively to leadership, peers, and team.
Ability to influence without authority and successfully manage business stakeholders.
Prior exposure to or demonstrated the use of design thinking and SDLC methodologies is desirable.