Senior Director, Global Clinical Programs Leader

Merck & Co.; Upper Gwynedd Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 210,000 - 331,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Bonuses

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Rahway, USA is seeking an accomplished clinical operations leader to guide complex program planning and end-to-end development from strategy through post-marketing activities.

You will direct global, cross-functional teams, manage timelines, budgets, risk and quality, and drive process improvements, digital initiatives, and alliance with KOLs, CROs, and PSRM partners. This role requires senior-level experience in GCP/ICH, plus strong leadership, communication, and strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 15 years pharma/clinical development experience required.
• Advanced degree with substantial leadership in clinical operations preferred.
• Experience with regulatory submissions and global trials mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct teams on program planning and governance meetings.
• Provide operational input during protocol design and planning documents.
• Develop and maintain Clinical Operations Project Schedule and milestones.
• Oversee enrollment, site feasibility, and patient engagement strategies.
• Plan resources, staffing, and manage Trial Managers; escalate risks.
• Ensure program-level quality, risk mitigation, and inspection readiness.
• Collaborate with CQRM, CQOM, and CST to manage metrics and quality plans.
• Support regulatory submissions and post-inspection responses as needed.

Skills

Clinical Trials Monitoring

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Data Management

Ethical Standards

Decision Making

Global Clinical Studies

Patient Safety

Regulatory Submissions

Scientific Writing

Therapeutic Knowledge

Adaptability

Innovation

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree + 15 years

Master's + 12 years

PhD/PharmD + 8 years

Job description

Merck & Co. in Rahway, USA is seeking an accomplished clinical operations leader to guide complex program planning and end-to-end development from strategy through post-marketing activities.

You will direct global, cross-functional teams, manage timelines, budgets, risk and quality, and drive process improvements, digital initiatives, and alliance with KOLs, CROs, and PSRM partners. This role requires senior-level experience in GCP/ICH, plus strong leadership, communication, and strategic