Strategic GRACS Business Development Lead

Merck & Co.; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Merck & Co. seeks a senior GRACS leader to drive business development transactions from inception to transition.

You will partner with GRACS, Business Development, Legal and Alliance Management to steward diligence, execution and post-signing activities for deals such as acquisitions, licensing and collaborations. You will oversee drafting and negotiation of master and regulatory agreements, coordinate due diligence, and lead implementation teams across impacted functions to ensure timely,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience in regulatory affairs and BD deals (acquisitions, licensing, collaborations).
• Strong negotiation, project management, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent GRACS in business development transactions from initiation through signing and transition.
• Coordinate due diligence and manage implementation teams across functions.
• Draft, negotiate, and maintain master and regulatory agreements; review contracts with partners.

Skills

Regulatory Affairs

Business Development

Due Diligence

Contract Negotiation

Project Management

Cross-Functional Leadership

Budget Management

FDA Regulations

Risk Management

People Management

Policy Implementation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Merck & Co. seeks a senior GRACS leader to drive business development transactions from inception to transition.

You will partner with GRACS, Business Development, Legal and Alliance Management to steward diligence, execution and post-signing activities for deals such as acquisitions, licensing and collaborations. You will oversee drafting and negotiation of master and regulatory agreements, coordinate due diligence, and lead implementation teams across impacted functions to ensure timely,