Global Development Project Lead

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ is seeking an Associate Director, Project Manager within Global Project and Alliance Management (GPAM). You will lead cross-functional teams to drive integrated plans and execute complex drug development programs across discovery to late-stage development.

The role emphasizes leadership by influence, stakeholder alignment, and continuous process improvement. Based in Rahway, NJ or Upper Gwynedd, PA, with a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or applied discipline required.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field preferred.
• PMP certification and/or formal project management training preferred.
• 5+ years in project management or related role.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end drug development projects with cross-functional teams.
• Lead the creation, approval, and execution of integrated project plans across development phases.
• Coordinate inputs from clinical, regulatory, manufacturing, CMC, commercial and other areas.
• Maintain project schedules and critical information in enterprise project management systems.
• Identify risks, address uncertainty, and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Provide mentoring and oversight to partner project managers and share best practices.

Skills

Business Decisions

Change Management

Clinical Research

Collaboration

Cross-Functional Leadership

Drug Development

Enterprise Project Management

Process Optimization

Progress Monitoring

Project Implementations

Project Management

Project Management Governance

Project Planning

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Strategic Planning

Strategic Thinking

Team Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree (MS, MBA, Ph.D., PharmD)

Job description

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ is seeking an Associate Director, Project Manager within Global Project and Alliance Management (GPAM). You will lead cross-functional teams to drive integrated plans and execute complex drug development programs across discovery to late-stage development.

The role emphasizes leadership by influence, stakeholder alignment, and continuous process improvement. Based in Rahway, NJ or Upper Gwynedd, PA, with a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.