Senior Study Integration Program Leader

HireLifeScience; West Point (PA); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking an Associate Director, Study Integration Manager (M-track) to lead a team delivering trial-level data-management components (eCRFs, integrations, edit checks, reports) with quality and compliance to GDMS/DI&A standards. The role balances hands-on coaching with technical review, ensuring documentation and change control are audit-ready.

You will partner with Clinical, BARDS, DI&A/IT, providers, and sponsors to drive on-time, inspection-ready delivery across studies, fostering a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in a relevant field and 2 years people management.
• Advanced degree with 4+ years in a relevant field and 2 years people management.

Responsibilities

• Lead study-level technical design/build/test/release for CDM components.
• Coordinate cross-functional program governance and risk management.
• Ensure CSV/GxP validation evidence and inspection readiness.
• Coach and develop team members across global locations.

Skills

Clinical Data Management

Coaching

Collaborative Leadership

Decision Making

Enterprise Leadership

Operational Excellence

People Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Team Mentoring

Team Organization

Education

Bachelors Degree

Advanced Degree (Masters or Doctorate)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheet

Job description

Merck is seeking an Associate Director, Study Integration Manager (M-track) to lead a team delivering trial-level data-management components (eCRFs, integrations, edit checks, reports) with quality and compliance to GDMS/DI&A standards. The role balances hands-on coaching with technical review, ensuring documentation and change control are audit-ready.

You will partner with Clinical, BARDS, DI&A/IT, providers, and sponsors to drive on-time, inspection-ready delivery across studies, fostering a