Logistics Project Manager, Associate Director, Hybrid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Annual bonus and long-term incentive

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is seeking a seasoned Global Clinical Supply professional to oversee end-to-end logistics for clinical trials. The role emphasizes collaboration with upstream/downstream teams to ensure compliant, timely movement of investigational products.

Responsibilities include optimizing distribution strategies, monitoring performance, and driving continuous improvement across the clinical supply network while balancing multiple high-priority initiatives.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of international shipping documentation, customs processes, and international shipment execution.
• Familiarity with global supply chain participants including brokers, freight forwarders, importers, CMOs/CROs, and depots.
• Strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Support logistics initiatives across upstream divisions to strengthen overall logistics and distribution experience.
• Collaborate with Clinical Supply Planning, CMOs, Trade Compliance, and third-party providers for seamless logistics execution.
• Design and implement distribution strategies for efficient, compliant delivery of investigational product to global sites.
• Monitor logistics performance, identify gaps/risks, and propose improvements to service levels and operations.
• Manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, quality- and compliance-focused environment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

MS Word, Excel, web apps

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in suitable field

6+ years in supply chain (pharma clinical)

High School Diploma + 10 years pharma ops

Tools

SAP Systems

Job description

Job Description

Job Description The Global Clinical Supply (GCS) organization is responsible for managing the end-to-end integrated clinical supply chain across the Company’s Research Laboratories portfolio of clinical trials. GCS oversees the sourcing, labeling, packaging, and global distribution of clinical supplies to clinical sites worldwide. The GCS Logistics pillar serves as a critical interface between internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clinical supply networks are designed to enable the efficient, compliant, and timely movement of investigational product across dynamic global supply chains. This role will support logistics initiatives across upstream divisions to strengthen the overall logistics and distribution experience, improve operational execution, and enhance cross-functional alignment across the clinical supply network. Partner with upstream and downstream stakeholders to identify, lead, and support logistics initiatives that improve the end-to-end distribution experience. Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Supply Planning, Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMOs), Trade Compliance, and third-party providers to ensure seamless logistics execution. Serve as a key liaison between internal teams and external partners to drive issue resolution, enhance coordination, and support timely clinical supply movement. Support the design and implementation of distribution strategies that enable efficient, compliant, and reliable delivery of investigational product to global clinical sites. Monitor logistics performance, identify process gaps or risks, and recommend solutions to improve service levels, responsiveness, and operational effectiveness. Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across clinical supply logistics processes, systems, and stakeholder interactions. Manage multiple priorities and initiatives in a dynamic environment while maintaining focus on quality, compliance, and business needs.

Education

Education: Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years’ experience in supply chain, preferably in pharmaceutical clinical supply chain. - OR - High School Diploma or equivalent and minimum 10 years’ experience in Pharmaceutical Operations.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Working knowledge of international shipping documentation, customs processes, and international shipment execution. Familiarity with global supply chain participants, including brokers, freight forwarders, importers, CMOs/Contract Research Organization CROs, and depot/warehouse providers. Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and evolving business needs. Strong analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills. Demonstrated interpersonal effectiveness and ability to influence across functions. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and web-based applications.

Preferred Skills

Preferred Skills: Strong understanding of clinical supply processes and applicable Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Distribution Practices (GDP) and regulatory requirements. Experience with SAP or similar enterprise supply chain systems. Familiarity with clinical supply trial operations, including packaging, labeling, blinding, randomization, and distribution planning. Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry. clinicaltrialjobs eligibleforERP MSJR

Required Skills

Required Skills: Change Management, Continuous Process Improvement, Cross-Functional Leadership, Logistics Management, Process Optimization, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Supply Change Management

Preferred Skills

Preferred Skills: Clinical Supply Chain Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, SAP Systems

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts

San Francisco Residents Only

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employment Details

• Employee Status: Regular
• Relocation: No relocation
• VISA Sponsorship: No
• Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): N/A

Salary

The salary range for this role is $142,400.00 - $224,100.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
• More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

Job Posting End Date

Job Posting End Date: 10/9/2026

Company Overview

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.