Global Site Budgets & Payments - Operational Excellence Lead

Merck; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 173,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Merck is seeking a seasoned leader to own the global Site Budgets & Payments Operational Excellence capability and drive end-to-end process stewardship. You will shape the governance, analytics, and regional deployment to ensure compliant, scalable, and integrated budget and payment operations across markets.

This role requires 10+ years in clinical research operations with strong program governance, collaboration with capability owners, and a proven ability to deliver cross-functional

Qualifications

• Experience driving strategic initiatives in global clinical operations and financial processes.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex, regulated programs.

Responsibilities

• Own the global Site Budgets & Payments Operational Excellence capability and the stewardship model for end-to-end budget and payment processes.
• Lead the Regional Support Model and regional onboarding and implementation approach across regions.
• Establish common analytics and use operational data to guide integrated priorities and measure adoption.

Skills

Business Decisions

Clinical Trial Management

Clinical Trials Operations

Ethical Standards

Executive Presence

ICH GCP Guidelines

Motivating People

Multiple Therapeutic Areas

Organizational Leadership

People Leadership

Process Improvements

Relationship Management

Stakeholder Analysis

Strategic Analysis

Strategic Thinking

Strategy Development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Merck is seeking a seasoned leader to own the global Site Budgets & Payments Operational Excellence capability and drive end-to-end process stewardship. You will shape the governance, analytics, and regional deployment to ensure compliant, scalable, and integrated budget and payment operations across markets.

This role requires 10+ years in clinical research operations with strong program governance, collaboration with capability owners, and a proven ability to deliver cross-functional