Global Program Lead, Clinical Data Management

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ seeks a Director, Program Lead, Clinical Data Management to lead program-level data management strategy across multiple trials and modalities. You will drive risk-based planning, timelines, and cross-program standards while ensuring quality, regulatory readiness, and efficiency across teams.

You will mentor teams, oversee metrics, and partner with senior stakeholders to enable data integrity and timely submissions in a complex portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Own program- and portfolio-level data management strategy and plans across all data modalities (eCRF, labs, biomarkers, PRO/eCOA, imaging).
• Lead risk-based planning, timelines, and inter-study dependencies across large portfolios.
• Set and govern cross-program data strategy as a Clinical Data Manager/SME across studies and systems.
• Drive program- and portfolio-level quality, risk management, audits, inspections, and remediation.
• Lead strategic initiatives in data standards, automation, and quality frameworks to improve scalability.
• Represent Global Data Management & Standards in program forums and align priorities with stakeholders.
• Escalate complex cross-functional issues and support acquisitions with data management due diligence.

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ seeks a Director, Program Lead, Clinical Data Management to lead program-level data management strategy across multiple trials and modalities. You will drive risk-based planning, timelines, and cross-program standards while ensuring quality, regulatory readiness, and efficiency across teams.

You will mentor teams, oversee metrics, and partner with senior stakeholders to enable data integrity and timely submissions in a complex portfolio.