Study Integration Lead — Associate Director

MSD; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; GBP 108,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. seeks an Associate Director, Study Integration Manager to lead a team delivering trial‑level technical data management components (eCRFs, integrations, edit checks, reports) with GMP compliance.

The role coaches, reviews technical work, and ensures audit readiness across documentation and validation. Partners with Clinical, BARDS, DI&A/IT, and external providers to drive on‑time, inspection‑ready delivery for complex trials while managing resources and budgets in a global,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in a relevant field is required.
• Advanced degree with 4+ years of related experience is acceptable.
• Deep subject matter expertise in clinical data management and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead study‑level technical design/build/test/release activities for CDM components.
• Coach and review team work; ensure audit readiness of documentation and validation.
• Manage cross‑functional governance, risk, and change control during trials.
• Directly lead complex trials as Study Integration Manager when needed.
• Oversee resource planning, budgets, and collaboration with sponsors.

Skills

Clinical Data Management

Coaching

Collaborative Leadership

Decision Making

Enterprise Leadership

Operational Excellence

People Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Team Mentoring

Team Organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Advanced Degree (Masters/Doctorate)

Tools

Jira/Confluence/Smartsheet

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. seeks an Associate Director, Study Integration Manager to lead a team delivering trial‑level technical data management components (eCRFs, integrations, edit checks, reports) with GMP compliance.

The role coaches, reviews technical work, and ensures audit readiness across documentation and validation. Partners with Clinical, BARDS, DI&A/IT, and external providers to drive on‑time, inspection‑ready delivery for complex trials while managing resources and budgets in a global,