Regional Director of Data Management & Strategy

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ seeks a Director, Functional Area Geography Lead to provide strategic and operational oversight for regional activities, ensuring compliance, quality, and adoption of standardized, data-management practices.

The role leads multi-year plans, drives capability expansion, and collaborates with GDMS and enterprise partners to deliver scalable, data-driven solutions across geographies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Science, Data or IT with significant data management experience.
• 3 years of people management experience.
• Experience in clinical data management and managing large global teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and geographic strategy within assigned region.
• Lead cross-functional collaborations to align regional and global objectives.
• Drive data-driven governance, quality, and regulatory readiness.
• Oversee regional risk, capacity, and performance reporting.
• Develop career plans, coaching, and performance management.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People leadership

Data management

Regulatory compliance

GCDMP

Forecasting & analytics

Process improvement

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Science / Data / IT

Advanced Degree (Master/Doctorate)

Tools

Dashboards

SLA/SOW development

Job description

Merck & Co. in Rahway, NJ seeks a Director, Functional Area Geography Lead to provide strategic and operational oversight for regional activities, ensuring compliance, quality, and adoption of standardized, data-management practices.

The role leads multi-year plans, drives capability expansion, and collaborates with GDMS and enterprise partners to deliver scalable, data-driven solutions across geographies.