Director, Global Clinical Data Management Programs

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. seeks a Director, Program Lead, Clinical Data Management to drive program-level data strategy and execution across multiple trials. You will oversee cross-program consistency, quality, and resource allocation, partnering with senior stakeholders to ensure regulatory readiness and continuous improvement.

You will lead end-to-end data management activities, establish standards, and mentor teams while advancing automation and scalable processes across programs.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading end-to-end data management for clinical trials.
• Proven ability to manage multi-program portfolios with risk-based planning.
• Strong knowledge of GCP, 21 CFR Part 11, and data integrity requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define program- and portfolio-level data management strategy across modalities.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure data quality, timelines, and inspection readiness.
• Govern data standards, change control, and dashboards for execution oversight.
• Mentor staff and sponsor strategic data initiatives and automation.

Skills

Clinical Data Management

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Data Standards

Stakeholder Influence

EDI/EDC Tools

Cross-functional Collaboration

Analytics & Dashboards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life sciences or related | 10+ years

Tools

EDC systems

Define-XML, CDISC standards

Job description

Merck & Co. seeks a Director, Program Lead, Clinical Data Management to drive program-level data strategy and execution across multiple trials. You will oversee cross-program consistency, quality, and resource allocation, partnering with senior stakeholders to ensure regulatory readiness and continuous improvement.

You will lead end-to-end data management activities, establish standards, and mentor teams while advancing automation and scalable processes across programs.