Global Clinical Program & Study Director

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 256,000 - 403,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Hybrid work

Paid holidays

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, is seeking a Senior Program & Study Management Leader to drive end‑to‑end clinical programs within Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO).

You will translate science and TA objectives into executable operational strategies and oversee performance against KPIs and KQIs across global trials. Lead cross‑functional teams, ensure GCP/ICH compliance, and champion digital and AI-enabled modernization to improve efficiency, quality, and delivery in HQ-sponsored and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a scientific-related discipline.
• Advanced scientific degree preferred (MS/PhD/PharmD) or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of relevant clinical development experience across pharma/biotech/CRO.
• Strong knowledge of GCP/ICH and global regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership and alignment of TA objectives into operational strategies for clinical programs.
• End-to-end program and study delivery with on-time, in-budget execution and high quality.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and proactive risk management across global teams.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Program Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

GCP/ICH Knowledge

Digital Leadership

AI & Analytics

Regulatory Requirements

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific-related discipline

Advanced scientific degree (MS/PhD/PharmD) or equivalent

Tools

eTMF systems

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ, is seeking a Senior Program & Study Management Leader to drive end‑to‑end clinical programs within Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO).

You will translate science and TA objectives into executable operational strategies and oversee performance against KPIs and KQIs across global trials. Lead cross‑functional teams, ensure GCP/ICH compliance, and champion digital and AI-enabled modernization to improve efficiency, quality, and delivery in HQ-sponsored and