Senior Insider Risk Investigator — Global Security (Hybrid)

Merck; West Point (PA); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking an Investigator for the Global Security Insider Risk Trade Secrets Protection Program to lead investigations identifying threats to our IP, personnel, products and assets originating from trusted insiders, ensuring protection from unauthorized access, loss, theft or misappropriation.

The role demands advanced investigative and reporting skills, collaboration with IT Risk, Human Resources, Legal and senior leadership, and the ability to manage multiple cases in a high‑performing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of investigative experience in Law Enforcement, Intelligence, Military, Corporate Security.
• Advanced investigative, interviewing and report writing skills.
• Knowledge and experience with Data Loss Prevention technology, User Behavior Analytics, digital and cyber investigative techniques.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Manage/assist with complex Insider Risk Trade Secrets (IRTS) Protection cases/investigations and ensure timely resolution of Insider Risk matters in collaboration with business partners (i.e., IT Risk Management Services, Human Resources, Legal, Office of Ethics and Global Employee Health).
• Promote the Global Security Group (GSG) Insider Risk Trade Secrets (IRTS) Protection Program throughout the Enterprise.
• Benchmark within industry to identify best practices that will improve and enhance the GSG Insider Risk Trade Secrets (IRTS) Protection program and operations.
• Provide Insider Risk Trade Secret (IRTS) Protection awareness training to the business and external partners as appropriate.
• Develop strong working relationships with all levels of management.
• Assist other GSG groups as needed.

Skills

Investigation & reporting

Data Loss Prevention

Digital/cyber investigations

Executive liaison

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Case Management Systems

Job description

Merck is seeking an Investigator for the Global Security Insider Risk Trade Secrets Protection Program to lead investigations identifying threats to our IP, personnel, products and assets originating from trusted insiders, ensuring protection from unauthorized access, loss, theft or misappropriation.

The role demands advanced investigative and reporting skills, collaboration with IT Risk, Human Resources, Legal and senior leadership, and the ability to manage multiple cases in a high‑performing,