Job DescriptionThe Associate Director, Project Management, within Metrics, Analytics & Performance (MAP) will lead project management related to the development, delivery, & maintenance of a portfolio of metrics/analytics projects to support strategic decisions, improve planning/execution, and monitor performance across our portfolio, studies & processes within Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO).
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Collecting, assigning, tracking, and prioritizing requests from users requiring modifications (upgrades or bug fixes) to new and/or existing systems
- Manage timelines and resource management through development (i.e. Agile, Waterfall) and release (inc. communication & training)
- Approve change requests for upgrades/bug fixes/data changes and coordinate release planning and assessment for the business in collaboration with Research & Development, IT Division IT (our Research & Development Division IT).
- Coordinate all aspects of SIT & UAT, included, but not limited to ensuring the development of test cases, issues tracking, and completion of the proper documentation prior to deployment.
- Collaborate with team members to develop business cases in collaboration with process owners/stakeholders and our Research & Development Division IT for new tools/solutions.
- Ensure business needs and criticality of functionality are correctly documented in System
- Development Life Cycle (SDLC) documentation.
- Coordinate the communication of system changes to Business Process/Sub-process
- Owners, requestors, and stakeholders
- Contribute to the ongoing development of processes related to access and support of all released tools
- Collaborate with MAP Team members and our Research & Development Division IT to ensure internal Service Level
- Agreement (SLA) are followed and reviewed/updated once a year.
- Work with IT and support team to create user provisioning and deprovisioning process
- Ensure proper process and guidelines are in place to share and exchange data between applications & apply record retention policy when applicable
- The role must demonstrate appropriate Leadership Standards. Experienced with "getting things done" in a complex work environment is required.
Education Requirement:- Bachelor's degree required; concentration in a computer science, data science, scientific or applied discipline preferred
- PMP and/or CPM certification preferred
Experience and Skills:- Minimum of 8 yrs experience in IT Project Management
- 5 years of experience in clinical research/clinical development preferred
- Basic understanding of System testing & providing training to user communities
- Experience creating Strategic Planns
- Driving large strategic project in a matrix enviornment
- Knowledge quality management and control tools is required.
- Critically evaluate process implications of system changes and deal with conflict and bring to resolution.
- Able to identify critical input and outputs that drive business processes and dependencies on process (workflow) vs. technology (dataflow).
- Strong understanding of how to use reporting tools, such as Qlik Sense, Power BI as well as modelling and planning tools
- Knowledge of SQL or other database/query tools a plus.
- Excellent teamwork and leadership skills, including conflict resolution expertise and discretion.
- Customer service orientation and the ability to work effectively with clients, third party vendors, quality and IT management/staffs
- Proficient in MS Office,
- Recognized as "team player"
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Analytical ability, good judgment, ability to multi-task & prioritize
- Strong verbal & written communication skills
- Ability to proficiently interact with all levels of management and exert influence to achieve results.
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Required Skills: Adaptability, Adaptability, Business Decisions, Business Processes, Clinical Database Programming, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Data Standards, Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Conflict Resolution, Data Analysis, Data Quality Assurance, Data Reporting, Data Validation, Detail-Oriented, Good Clinical Data Management Practice (GCDMP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Interpersonal Relationships, Mentoring Staff, Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI), Multitasking, Project Management, Project Management Tools, Reporting Tools {+ 2 more}
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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:The salary range for this role is
$142,400.00 - $224,100.00
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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Employee Status: Regular
Relocation:No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:No
Travel Requirements:10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:Hybrid
Shift:Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:No
Hazardous Material(s):n/a
Job Posting End Date:06/18/2026
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