Director, Portfolio & Resource Operations

Merck & Co.; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ, seeks a Director of Portfolio & Resource Operations within GDMS/CDM to lead capacity planning, forecasting, and enterprise-wide performance tracking. You will governance metrics, drive automation, and coordinate cross-functional programs globally to optimize resources and outcomes.

The role requires senior-level leadership, strong data analytics, and a proven ability to translate insights into action for senior management.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English; excellent communication with stakeholders.
• Deep expertise in clinical data management operations and governance.
• Experience leading large, multi-geography programs.
• Strong data analytics and visualization skills.
• Proven ability to drive standardized metrics and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate inputs to produce reliable demand outlooks and allocate resources.
• Design and validate capacity and portfolio models for long-range planning.
• Lead productivity initiatives and cost-benefit analyses with governance.
• Standardize forecasting tools, dashboards, and KPI definitions.
• Oversee project tracking, benefits realization, and RCA/CAPA triggers.

Skills

Data integration

Forecasting

Decision modeling

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting & accruals

KPIs & governance

Automation & analytics

Power BI/Tableau

Excel modeling

Change management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Advanced Degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ, seeks a Director of Portfolio & Resource Operations within GDMS/CDM to lead capacity planning, forecasting, and enterprise-wide performance tracking. You will governance metrics, drive automation, and coordinate cross-functional programs globally to optimize resources and outcomes.

The role requires senior-level leadership, strong data analytics, and a proven ability to translate insights into action for senior management.