Qureos Mentor

Merck

At Merck, we are dedicated to advancing health through science, focusing on tackling some of the world's most significant health challenges. With over 130 years of experience, we develop essential medicines and vaccines to improve lives globally. Our commitment to innovation drives our research in various therapeutic areas, including oncology, infectious diseases, and immunology, while we also emphasize sustainability and responsible operations.

Job Description
 
Position Summary
 
The Senior Mechanical Engineer is a key technical leader responsible for the design, startup, commissioning, qualification, operation, reliability, and lifecycle management of the Wilmington site's Central Utility Building (CUB) and critical utility infrastructure. As part of a greenfield biologics manufacturing campus, this role bridges project execution into commercial operations while ensuring safe, reliable, compliant, and sustainable utility performance.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
<ul>
<li>Provide mechanical engineering leadership during design, construction, commissioning, qualification, startup, and commercial operations of the Central Utility Building (CUB).</li>
<li>Serve as the engineering owner for critical utility systems including boilers, chilled water, cooling towers, HVAC, compressed air, instrument air, condenser water, domestic water, plant water distribution, condensate recovery, and utility distribution networks.</li>
<li>Critical utilities Compressed Air, HVAC, purified water, WFI and Clean Steam.</li>
<li>Provide 24/7 technical support for utility and facility systems, leading troubleshooting of complex mechanical issues.</li>
<li>Review engineering packages, P&IDs, specifications, calculations, and construction documents for compliance with our Company's engineering standards and cGMP requirements.</li>
<li>Support FAT, SAT, CQV, operational readiness, and equipment turnover activities.</li>
<li>Develop preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance strategies to maximize equipment availability.</li>
<li>Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA), failure investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.</li>
<li>Own and maintain engineering documentation including P&IDs, equipment files, drawings, maintenance strategies, and asset hierarchies.</li>
<li>Coach technicians and junior engineers while serving as the site's mechanical utility subject matter expert.</li>
<li>Partner with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Reliability, Automation, Quality, EHSS, Validation, and Capital Projects to ensure operational excellence.</li>
<li>Drive energy optimization, sustainability, asset lifecycle planning, and long-term infrastructure reliability.</li>
<li>Maintain inspection readiness and compliance with cGMP, OSHA, environmental regulations, and corporate engineering standards.</li>
<li>Support future capital projects, infrastructure expansion, and lifecycle replacement planning.</li>
</ul>
Required Qualifications
 
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.</li>
<li>8+ years supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing environments.</li>
<li>Strong expertise with boilers, chillers, HVAC, compressed air, pumping systems, heat transfer systems, and mechanical utilities.</li>
<li>Experience with greenfield projects, commissioning, startup, and operational readiness.</li>
<li>Knowledge of CMMS systems, reliability engineering, and asset management.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications
 
<ul>
<li>Experience supporting biologics or sterile manufacturing facilities.</li>
<li>Knowledge of CQV, FAT, SAT, ISA, ASME, NFPA, OSHA, and cGMP standards.</li>
<li>Professional Engineer (PE) and/or CMRP certification preferred.</li>
<li>Experience with Building Automation Systems and sustainability initiatives.</li>
</ul>
Leadership Competencies
 
<ul>
<li>Technical excellence and sound engineering judgment.</li>
<li>Collaborative leadership and talent development.</li>
<li>Commitment to safety, quality, compliance, and operational excellence.</li>
<li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced greenfield environment while building sustainable engineering systems.</li>
</ul>
Required Skills: 
Biotechnology, Biotechnology, Capital Projects, Compressed Air, Coordination of Trades, Corporate Productions, Cost Effectiveness Analysis, Decision Making, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Engineering Document Management, Engineering Standards, Equipment Installations, Estimation and Planning, Fabrication Management, HVAC Systems, Interpersonal Relationships, Maintenance Supervision, Manufacturing Environments, Manufacturing Quality Control, Manufacturing Scale-Up, Mass Production, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Principles, Operational Excellence, Pump Systems {+ 2 more}
 
Preferred Skills: 
Current Employees apply HERE
 
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
 
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: 
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
 As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
 
EEOC Know Your Rights
 EEOC GINA Supplement​
 
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
 
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
 
The salary range for this role is
 $106,200.00 - $167,200.00
 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
 
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
 Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
 
Employee Status: 
Regular
 
Relocation: 
No relocation
 
VISA Sponsorship: 
No
 
Travel Requirements: 
25%
 
Flexible Work Arrangements: 
Not Applicable
 
Shift: 
1st - Day
 
Valid Driving License: 
No
 
Hazardous Material(s): 
n/a
 
Job Posting End Date: 
08/13/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
 
Requisition ID: R409782

Sr. Spclst, Engineering

Job Description
 
Position Summary
 
The Senior Electrical Engineer is a technical leader responsible for the design, commissioning, qualification, operation, reliability, and lifecycle management of the Wilmington site's electrical infrastructure. Supporting a greenfield biologics manufacturing campus, this role provides engineering ownership for medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems and ensures safe, reliable, compliant, and efficient electrical operations from project execution through commercial manufacturing.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
<ul>
<li>Provide electrical engineering leadership during design, construction, commissioning, qualification, startup, and commercial operation of the site's electrical infrastructure.</li>
<li>Serve as the engineering owner for medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems, substations, switchgear, transformers, motor control centers (MCCs), UPS systems, standby generators, emergency power systems, power monitoring systems, lighting, grounding, and facility electrical distribution.</li>
<li>Provide 24/7 technical support for critical electrical systems to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.</li>
<li>Review electrical single-line diagrams, protection studies, relay coordination, load calculations, specifications, and construction packages for compliance with our Company's engineering standards and cGMP requirements.</li>
<li>Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, qualification (CQV), energization planning, startup, and operational readiness activities.</li>
<li>Develop preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance strategies for electrical assets.</li>
<li>Lead troubleshooting of complex electrical failures, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and corrective actions to improve system reliability.</li>
<li>Own and maintain electrical documentation including single-line diagrams, arc flash studies, protective device settings, panel schedules, cable schedules, and equipment files.</li>
<li>Partner with Utilities, Facilities, Automation, Manufacturing, Reliability, Maintenance, Quality, EHSS, Validation, and Capital Projects to ensure reliable electrical service across the campus.</li>
<li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on electrical reliability, energy efficiency, power quality, resilience, and sustainability.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with cGMP, NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NEC, OSHA, IEEE, and corporate engineering standards.</li>
<li>Support future capital projects, electrical infrastructure expansion, capacity planning, and lifecycle replacement programs.</li>
</ul>
Required Qualifications
 
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.</li>
<li>8+ years of experience supporting electrical systems in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing environments.</li>
<li>Strong expertise with medium-voltage and low-voltage distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, UPS systems, standby generators, protective relays, and power monitoring systems.</li>
<li>Experience supporting greenfield projects, commissioning, startup, and operational readiness.</li>
<li>Knowledge of CMMS systems, reliability engineering, electrical safety, and asset management.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications
 
<ul>
<li>Experience supporting biologics, sterile manufacturing, or vaccine facilities.</li>
<li>Knowledge of CQV, FAT, SAT, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, OSHA, and cGMP requirements.</li>
<li>Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.</li>
<li>Experience with power system analysis software, arc flash studies, relay coordination, Building Management Systems (BMS), and energy management programs.</li>
</ul>
Leadership Competencies
 
<ul>
<li>Technical excellence and sound engineering judgment.</li>
<li>Collaborative leadership with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.</li>
<li>Commitment to safety, quality, compliance, and operational excellence.</li>
<li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced greenfield environment while building sustainable, reliable electrical infrastructure.</li>
</ul>
Required Skills: 
Biological Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Capital Projects, Collaborative Leadership, Coordination of Trades, Corrective Action Management, Cost Effectiveness Analysis, Decision Making, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Electrical Safety, Energy Management, Engineering Standards, Equipment Installations, Estimation and Planning, Fabrication Management, HVAC Systems, Interpersonal Relationships, Life Science, Maintenance Supervision, Manufacturing Environments, Manufacturing Quality Control, Manufacturing Scale-Up, Mass Production, Mechanical Principles {+ 2 more}
 
Preferred Skills: 
Current Employees apply HERE
 
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
 
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: 
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
 As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
 
EEOC Know Your Rights
 EEOC GINA Supplement​
 
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
 
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
 
The salary range for this role is
 $106,200.00 - $167,200.00
 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
 
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
 Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
 
Employee Status: 
Regular
 
Relocation: 
Domestic
 
VISA Sponsorship: 
No
 
Travel Requirements: 
25%
 
Flexible Work Arrangements: 
Not Applicable
 
Shift: 
1st - Day
 
Valid Driving License: 
No
 
Hazardous Material(s): 
n/a
 
Job Posting End Date: 
08/13/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
 
Requisition ID: R409783

Sr. Electrical Engineer

Job Description
 
This Director (M3) level position as the Planning Lead for HPV Franchise leads a team of 5-6 supply chain planning professionals (P3 and P4 levels). The leader is responsible for maintaining supply to markets, meeting inventory targets, and making the most of efficient use of site and network resources for the end-to-end manufacturing of one of the Company's Vaccines. Planning lead is responsible and accountable for supply planning for the HPV manufacturing network.
 This role will routinely interact with Sr Leadership for our Manufacturing Division and Commercial organization via the integrated business process and will serve as the primary point of contact for our Manufacturing Division Operations Leadership within the HPV franchise. This includes partnering with Operations leads, site and functional leads, regional planners, ExM operations and functional leads, Value Chain leaders, VCM Product leaders and Centers of Excellence for the HPV Franchise. This role is responsible for execution of supply strategies within the 0-36 month horizon, while supporting tactical escalations and strategic decision making for the HPV Franchise. The HPV Planning lead will also demonstrate strong leadership for team members. This includes developing individual team members skills and competencies, as well as fostering strong collaboration within the team and with key stakeholders.
 
Responsibilities - Planning Operations Management
 
<ul>
<li>Primary point of contact for Vaccine planning team with HPV franchise.</li>
<li>Responsible to address and mitigate supply issues and bottleneck situations, while enabling resiliency and responsiveness within the supply chain. Key activities include connecting the various nodes of the supply chain, engaging sites and DS/DP/packaging network in supply chain improvements and facilitating End to End planning for the HPV franchise. Will lead profit planning process and annual inventory planning for HPV.</li>
<li>Manage of team of 5-6 supply chain planners, developing and motivating the team towards ensuring supply continuity and continuous improvement. Develop a team with strong leadership qualities, effective communication skills, ability to lead and contribute to cross functional teams, and the ability to anticipate and solve problems. Lead team to continued use and adoption of automated planning capabilities.</li>
<li>Represent Vaccine Planning in Tier meetings and Integrated Business Processes (ex-Global and Executive S&OPs, Site and Global Supply Reviews). Lead business processes for HPV franchise. Activities include communication around issues and mitigation options to resolve supply challenges and proactive support for stakeholders to enable resiliency within the supply chain. Responsible to manage escalations both within and across Operating Units.</li>
<li>Lead supply impact and new business opportunity assessments within HPV. Partner with operations and commercial colleagues to action supply chain to effectively manage and mitigate supply issues and enable additional business opportunities.</li>
<li>Responsible for positioning and setting up supply chain to enable planned growth for HPV Franchise. Will manage supply chain planning set up and execution for new nodes, positioning the supply chain to meet demand and be positioned to both support upside opportunities if they materials and mitigate impact if there are downsides to the forecast.</li>
</ul>
Minimum Education Required: 
<ul>
<li>BA/BS Required (Supply Chain Management, Business, Scientific disciplines, or Engineering preferred), MBA preferred.</li>
</ul>
Required Experience and Skills: 
<ul>
<li>12+ years’ experience in a supply chain function or equivalent manufacturing/operations experience. Direct vaccine manufacturing experience preferred.</li>
<li>Deep understanding of supply planning principles, responsibility, and operations</li>
<li>Ability to analyze complex supply plans/ data, identifying problems and developing recommendations which support supply chain operations, planning, and enable manufacturing efficiency and resiliency.</li>
<li>Proficiency and aptitude to quickly train and work on different supply planning technical platforms.</li>
<li>Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills across Operating Units, functions, and regions.</li>
</ul>
Required Skills: 
Cross-Functional Partnerships, Decision Making, Financial Acumen, Inventory Control Management, Inventory Planning, People Leadership, Production Planning, Supply Chain Training, Supply Change Management, Supply Management, Vaccine Manufacturing
 
Preferred Skills: 
Current Employees apply HERE
 
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
 
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: 
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
 As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
 
EEOC Know Your Rights
 EEOC GINA Supplement​
 
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
 
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
 
The salary range for this role is
 $173,200.00 - $272,600.00
 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
 
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
 Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
 
Employee Status: 
Regular
 
Relocation: 
Domestic
 
VISA Sponsorship: 
No
 
Travel Requirements: 
10%
 
Flexible Work Arrangements: 
Hybrid
 
Shift: 
1st - Day
 
Valid Driving License: 
No
 
Hazardous Material(s): 
n/a
 
Job Posting End Date: 
08/7/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
 
Requisition ID: R409624

Director, Supply Chain Management

Job Description
 
The Director, Data Collection Data Steward (M-track) leads teams that create, maintain, and govern clinical data standards and libraries end-to-end, acting as escalation point for complex governance and ensuring quality and consistency across systems (e.g., Veeva), resourcing, and portfolio prioritization. Partner across functions on metrics, risk, and industry engagement while leading training strategy and departmental initiatives.
 
Responsibilities & Primary Activities: 
<ul>
<li>Accountable for oversight of teams defining and maintaining standard data collection (EDC [Electronic Data Capture and non-EDC modalities) definitions aligned with industry standards (e.g., CDISC [Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium]) and Health Authority regulations and guidance; working with DCDS (Data Collection Data Steward) team members to ensure harmonization across clinical lifecycle and across studies.</li>
<li>Identify opportunities, leads, or participates in organizational initiatives as needed.</li>
<li>Support audits and inspections as required.</li>
<li>Participate in defining and maintaining the governance model for clinical data standards (e.g., define forum purposes & scope, decision rights, and escalation ladders); Participate in executive reviews.</li>
<li>Oversee the design and delivery of Standards training and best-practices to cross-functional teams.</li>
<li>Provide operational expertise and guidance through training development, training delivery, and mentoring to members of the Global Clinical Data Standards team.</li>
<li>Act as a leader in industry forums, maintaining network of contacts, and influence industry strategic direction and clinical data standards development.</li>
<li>Build cross-functional alignment with GDMS/ Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO)/ GCD [Global Clinical Development]) and partner functions on priorities, funding, and resourcing; represent the remit in leadership forums.</li>
<li>Provide oversight and expertise within one or multiple TAs on data collection/data transformation design and data modeling to all staff, assuring consistency with established standards guidelines.</li>
<li>Support direct reports who actively participate and represent data standards as a sitting member for assigned design teams. Serve as an escalation point for study-level design core teams, as needed.</li>
<li>Provide prioritization and ensure appropriate resource allocation to future standards library development activities and/or new and/or modified processes.</li>
<li>Provide expertise and guidance to frame options to facilitate decision making.</li>
<li>Contribute to the development of the strategic direction for new processes and tools supporting clinical data standards and information management capabilities. Draft implementation plans.</li>
<li>Work with leadership and colleagues to define and implement Standards metrics (e.g., conformance, reuse, change rationale); support tracking, root-cause identification, and synthesis of findings.</li>
<li>Work with fellow Global Clinical Data Standards leadership on prioritization and delivery of the Book of Business, set the strategic vision for the Global Clinical Data Standards organization, new functional programs/projects, and governance demands.</li>
<li>Actively participate in cross-functional (e.g., GDMS/GCTO/GCD [Global Clinical Development]) strategic projects</li>
<li>Act as an escalation point on governance decisions, including changes to existing library forms and new content.</li>
<li>Accountable for oversight of the integrity of data collection standards libraries and associated components.</li>
<li>Serve as a member of the GCDS (Global Clinical Data Standards) Leadership Team and proactively engage with stakeholders inside and outside of Global Clinical Data Standards and across global sites to drive efforts critical to the success of Global Clinical Data Standards and GDMS (Global Data Management and Standards) more broadly.</li>
<li>Participate in assigned operational and study team forums ensuring clinical data standards align with industry standards, our Company standards and processes, and information management best practices.</li>
</ul>
People Management Responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Set clear objectives aligned to organizational goals; assign work and set priorities.</li>
<li>Conduct regular check-ins and annual reviews; coach for performance; provide recognition.</li>
<li>Develop career plans; create growth opportunities and promotion cases; ensure appropriate training and mentoring.</li>
<li>Lead recruiting and hiring; manage sensitive employee-relations matters in partnership with HR.</li>
<li>Balance workloads to support value-added work and work–life sustainability; anticipate obstacles and adjust plans.</li>
<li>Coordinate on-shore/off-shore and contingent resources; ensure role clarity and effective handoffs.</li>
<li>Manage an operating budget and optimize spend against priorities.</li>
<li>Align teams around a clear direction; facilitate team/functional meetings.</li>
<li>Provide concise, decision-ready updates and status reporting to leadership and partners.</li>
<li>Our Research & Development Division Clinical Operations</li>
<li>500 / M3</li>
<li>Senior Director-level Data Collection Data Steward (M-track) or Head of Global Clinical Data Standards</li>
</ul>
Technical skills: 
<ul>
<li>Extensive experience managing and governing clinical information standards and related activities, including the development and implementation of clinical data standards.</li>
<li>Deep knowledge of and experience with applying industry standards (e.g., Controlled Terminologies, CDISC [Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium], CDASH [Clinical Data Acquisition Standards Harmonization], SDTM [Study Data Tabulation Model], ADaM [Analysis Data Model], & HL7 [Health Level Seven International]) and requirements for analysis & reporting and submission deliverables (e.g., SDRG [Study Data Reviewer’s Guide], ADRG [Analysis Data Reviewer’s Guide], Define.xml)</li>
<li>Deep understanding of and experience with clinical development trial processes, including data management and worldwide regulatory DM (Data Management) & reporting requirements</li>
<li>Demonstrated understanding of program-level clinical and business requirements and impact of standards</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of the Drug Discovery Process, ICH (International Council for Harmonization) and GCP (Good Clinical Practice) guidelines.</li>
<li>Demonstrate advanced knowledge across multiple ( &gt;2) therapeutic areas with ability to drive consistency across all studies in clinical development programs and / or therapeutic areas.</li>
<li>Knowledge of Analysis & Reporting.</li>
<li>Electronic Data Capture and external supplier data expertise</li>
<li>Ability to take an end-to-end view of study needs that is inclusive of Controlled Terminology, SDTM, analysis and reporting, and submission targets and deliverables to ensure appropriate application of standards.</li>
<li>Ability to interpret the study protocol as it relates to study design. Ability to interpret protocol requirements to facilitate cross-functional understanding of data types and sources which are then translated into high quality, compliant data standard definitions.</li>
</ul>
Preferred: 
<ul>
<li>Member of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals Certified Professional (ACRP – CP)</li>
<li>Experience managing clinical data management processes including eCRF (electronic Case Report Form) design, clinical database development and validation, user acceptance testing, external data management, data extraction, data transformation to SDTM, and analysis & reporting</li>
<li>Knowledge of clinical data metadata & information management principles and practices, new technologies and regulatory requirements for submission deliverables</li>
<li>Knowledge of FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) and ALCOA (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate) principles and their application to information management and stewardship</li>
<li>Ability to leverage technical solutions to manage functional and/or project deliverables and associated quality.</li>
<li>Ability to use programming and other applications to generate insights from data</li>
<li>Experience managing an organization responsible for data management delivery in a regulated environment (i.e., systems development, validation, implementation, change management)</li>
<li>PMP (Project Management Professional) certification and/or experience in project management</li>
</ul>
Non-technical knowledge, skills, and abilities: 
<ul>
<li>Exceptional communication and collaboration across cross-functional and global teams; tailors messaging up, across, and down; crafts decision-ready narratives and frames options, risks, and recommendations for senior leaders and direct reports.</li>
<li>Cross-functional leadership through influence, motivating geographically different teams, guiding work across teams/geographies, and fostering an inclusive, high-trust culture.</li>
<li>Strong judgment and accountability, operating effectively in ambiguity, managing escalations, and driving consensus on process and technology improvements (including RCA [Root Cause Analysis] /CAPA [Corrective and Preventive Action] where applicable).</li>
<li>Inclusive team leadership, fostering psychological safety, enabling knowledge sharing, and supporting the development of communities of practice.</li>
<li>Ability to recruit and retain talent and plan resourcing across regions and sourcing models (FTE [Full-Time Equivalent]/contingent/on- and off-shore).</li>
<li>Continuous improvement and operational excellence mindset, proactively identifying and advancing enhancements to ways of working, tools, and governance.</li>
<li>Ability to drive adoption of standardized methods, mobilizing cross-functional adoption and support.</li>
</ul>
Enterprise Leadership Skills: 
<ul>
<li>Innovation | Challenge current thinking—Explore alternative ways to view and solve problems and achieve results; leverage innovation tools, creative processes and different cross-functional experts to generate ideas; combine ideas in unique ways; make times to incubate ideas; thoughtfully evaluate alternatives and then select the best ideas for experimentation.</li>
<li>Ownership and Accountability | Provide support without removing task ownership—Suggest resources and provide assistance or coaching as needed; offer timely, specific feedback to reinforce effective performance and redirect less effective performance; express confidence in the individual.</li>
<li>Networking and Partnerships | Involve others—Ask others for their opinions and ideas to gain their support when clarifying the situation, developing solutions, exploring needed resources and committing to action.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications & Experience: 
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 10 year's experience in Clinical Data Management (or related discipline), including:
 
<ul>
<li>3 years needs to be in clinical data standards development or metadata management</li>
<li>Minimum of 3 years people management experience (direct or matrix)</li>
<li>Demonstrated deep subject matter expertise</li>
</ul>
OR
 
Advanced Degree (Masters or Doctorate) and minimum of 8 year's experience in Clinical Data Management (or related discipline), including:
 
<ul>
<li>3 years needs to be in clinical data standards development or metadata management</li>
<li>Minimum of 3 years people management experience</li>
<li>Demonstrated deep subject matter expertise</li>
</ul>
clinicaltrialjobs
 EligibleforERP
 #GDMS
 
Required Skills: 
Clinical Data Management, Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Collaborative Communications, Data Validation, eCRF, Electronic Data Capture (EDC), Ethical Standards, Good Clinical Data Management Practice (GCDMP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Metadata Management, People Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Study Data Tabulation Model (SDTM), Team Leadership
 
Preferred Skills: 
Current Employees apply HERE
 
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
 
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: 
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
 As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
 
EEOC Know Your Rights
 EEOC GINA Supplement​
 
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
 
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
 
The salary range for this role is
 $173,200.00 - $272,600.00
 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
 
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
 Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
 
Employee Status: 
Regular
 
Relocation: 
No relocation
 
VISA Sponsorship: 
No
 
Travel Requirements: 
10%
 
Flexible Work Arrangements: 
Not Applicable
 
Shift: 
1st - Day
 
Valid Driving License: 
No
 
Hazardous Material(s): 
No
 
Job Posting End Date: 
08/7/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
 
Requisition ID: R409653

Director, Clinical Data Management, Global Data Management and Standards

Job Description
 
Our U.S. State Policy and Government Affairs team works with state, local, and federal stakeholders across the country. We address legislative and regulatory issues that advance and protect innovation in medicines, vaccines, and animal health while helping improve and safeguard patient access to care.
 
The Associate Vice President (AVP), State Policy and Government Affairs, leads a team responsible for state policy, government affairs and alliance development. This team represents the company in interactions with executive, legislative, and regulatory bodies at the state and local levels.
 
In this role, the AVP supports business objectives by shaping a policy environment that encourages innovation and reduces barriers to access. The AVP also serves as a trusted subject matter expert, building relationships with government officials, advocacy organizations, and trade associations to address a rapidly evolving policy landscape.
 
Key Responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Strategy and policy leadership: Lead the U.S. strategy for key state policy issues affecting the company and the biopharmaceutical industry, including policy priorities across products, therapeutic areas, and above-brand issues.</li>
<li>Team leadership and execution: Direct the team’s strategy and execution on state legislative and policy issues across U.S. divisions and operations, including human health and animal health, and oversee the executive directors responsible for lobbying, policy, and alliance development.</li>
<li>Issue analysis and response: Identify, analyze, and develop the company’s response to public policy issues that affect strategic business priorities.</li>
<li>Operations and resource management: Lead department operations, budget planning, long-range planning, and resource management and development.</li>
<li>Cross-functional partnership: Partner with U.S. Federal Public Policy & Government Affairs and Global Policy teams on issues that require coordination across state, federal, and global levels. Work across divisions with therapeutic franchise, policy, and subject matter experts to align priorities and strategy.</li>
<li>Executive counsel and stakeholder engagement: As a member of the Global Policy & Public Affairs leadership team and the U.S. Country Council leadership team, brief, advise, and support executive leadership on external policy engagements.</li>
<li>Policy alignment and advocacy: Ensure state advocacy strategies align with existing company positions, and work with leadership and stakeholders to develop and align on new policies.</li>
<li>External representation: Represent the company with trade, business, and advocacy organizations, as well as corporate alliance boards and working groups at the regional and national levels, including PhRMA and BIO.</li>
<li>Compliance oversight: Ensure all state advocacy conducted by the team complies with company policy and applicable state and federal laws.</li>
<li>People development and vendor management: Support the professional development, growth, and well-being of team members, and manage external consultants and projects.</li>
</ul>
Education: 
<ul>
<li>Required: BA/BS</li>
</ul>
Required Experience and Skills: 
<ul>
<li>At least 15 years of experience in state government affairs and policy.</li>
<li>Extensive knowledge of policy issues affecting the biopharmaceutical industry.</li>
<li>Experience leading successful proactive state policy initiatives and navigating state legislative policy process.</li>
<li>Strong internal and external stakeholder engagement experience.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams and influence across complex, matrixed organizations.</li>
<li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefing and message development.</li>
<li>Proven ability to navigate complex, fast-moving policy environments.</li>
<li>Strong ethics, professionalism, and political judgment.</li>
</ul>
Required Skills: 
Biopharmaceutical Industry, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Biopharmaceuticals, Biopharmaceutics, Business Decisions, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Ethics, EU Policy Making, Executive Leadership, Franchise Leadership, Global Policy, Health Care Advocacy, Legislative Policy, Legislative Relations, Long Term Planning, Media Communications, Multilateral Organizations, Policy Development, Political Forums, Professional Development, Public Speaking, Regulatory Training, Stakeholder Engagement, State Government, Strategic Thinking {+ 2 more}
 
Preferred Skills: 
Current Employees apply HERE
 
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
 
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: 
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
 As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
 
EEOC Know Your Rights
 EEOC GINA Supplement​
 
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
 
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
 
The salary range for this role is
 $310,900.00 - $489,400.00
 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
 
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
 Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
 
Employee Status: 
Regular
 
Relocation: 
VISA Sponsorship: 
Travel Requirements: 
Flexible Work Arrangements: 
Hybrid
 
Shift: 
Valid Driving License: 
Hazardous Material(s): 
Job Posting End Date: 
08/14/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
 
Requisition ID: R409692

AVP, US State Policy and Government Affairs

Job Description
 
Role Summary
 
<ul>
<li>The Sr. Associate, Administrative Assistant position resides in the Value & Implementation (V&I) organization, which includes Global Medical and Scientific Affairs as well as Outcomes Research.</li>
<li>This position provides proactive, high-quality, flexible, and reliable administrative support to the Associate Vice President and Executive Directors within GMSA Oncology. This role assists with administrative functions relating to organization and communication across the team and ensures the efficient operation of the office and its team members.</li>
<li>In addition to supporting the GMSA Oncology TA team, this position supports various division-related committees and meetings that enhance the division and further its goals. This position reports to AVP, Medical Affairs.</li>
</ul>
Responsibilities and Primary Activities
 
<ul>
<li>Manages complex calendars, prepares correspondence and reports, and reliably handles confidential and politically sensitive issues.</li>
<li>Often serves as an initial point of contact for and liaison to outside visitors, clients and vendors.</li>
<li>Coordinates and performs multiple tasks while understanding the project principles and technical skills related to own work assignments.</li>
<li>Prioritizes work activities with little supervision.</li>
<li>Supports the use of Team Sites.</li>
<li>Schedules interviews.</li>
<li>Coordinates hiring and on-boarding of new hires. Also handle resignations/off-boarding.</li>
<li>Systems, Applications and Products in Data Processing (SAP) experience processing purchase orders, payment requests, and vendor add forms, as well as ability to run reports within SAP.</li>
<li>Concur experience for processing expense reports.</li>
<li>Communicates and interacts effectively with our company executives and internal/external clients both onsite and remotely to maintain workflow.</li>
<li>Coordinates special projects within the division or area.</li>
<li>Consistently demonstrates company leadership behaviors; able to deal with difficult situations and people diplomatically and effectively.</li>
<li>Schedules complex travel arrangements, including multi-leg domestic and international travel.</li>
<li>Handles visa and passport processing.</li>
<li>Handles and prioritizes many simultaneous assignments.</li>
<li>Performs some event planning and coordination.</li>
<li>Exhibits extraordinary attention to detail.</li>
<li>Demonstrates outstanding communication and people skills.</li>
<li>Manages financial and budget tasks.</li>
<li>Proactively takes initiative.</li>
</ul>
Education
 
<ul>
<li>High-school diploma</li>
</ul>
Requirements
 
<ul>
<li>At least 8 years of administrative experience.</li>
<li>At least 3 years supporting senior leadership roles.</li>
<li>Advanced analytical ability, independent judgment, creativity, and problem-solving capabilities.</li>
<li>Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools; ability to create executive-ready materials.</li>
<li>Experience scheduling complex, multi-leg domestic and international travel.</li>
<li>Experience working across international time zones and across cultures.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience processing visa and passport applications.</li>
<li>SAP or equivalent ERP experience processing expense reports and basic financial tasks.</li>
<li>Exceptional communication skills to interact effectively with executives and internal/external stakeholders, both onsite and remotely.</li>
<li>Extraordinary attention to detail.</li>
<li>Proactive, self-directed, comfortable making decisions with incomplete information, and a well-developed sense of when to seek executive alignment.</li>
<li>Strong organizational skills and ability to handle and prioritize simultaneous assignments.</li>
</ul>
Preferred
 
<ul>
<li>Advanced education or certifications (e.g., Certified Administrative Professional, Project Management Professional Certification, Professional in Human Resources Certification).</li>
<li>Event planning experience is a plus.</li>
</ul>
#MSJR
 
The salary range for this role is: 
$82,700 - $130,200
 
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.
 
Required Skills: 
Event Planning, Financial Budgeting, Handling Crisis Situations, Outcomes Research, Process Improvements, Project Management, Scheduling, Travel Scheduling, Vendor Management
 
Preferred Skills: 
Current Employees apply HERE
 
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
 
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: 
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
 As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
 
EEOC Know Your Rights
 EEOC GINA Supplement​
 
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
 
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
 
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
 
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
 Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
 
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: 
07/17/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
 
Requisition ID: R407545

Sr. Associate, Administrative Assistant (GMSA Oncology TA)

Job Description
 
Summary: 
Digital Forensic and Incident Response (DFIR) Analyst will be a member of our Cyber Fusion Center Team and support our Incident Response function. This position will provide support to security operations through incident triage, event analysis, documentation updates, incident response and other SOC duties assigned. This position supports a 24x7x365 support staff and candidates should be open to working a rotating schedule with non-core hours. This position will be a hybrid working environment with a mix of remote and onsite work.
 
Key Responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Responds to IT security incidents according to the IT security incident response policy.</li>
<li>Provides guidance to first level responders for handling information security incidents.</li>
<li>Actively manage, drives, and provide recommendations on third party remediation efforts.</li>
<li>Provides investigation findings for cyber events (intrusions, malware, DDoS, unauthorized access, insider attacks and loss of proprietary information) to the relevant cyber security assurance functions to help improve information security posture.</li>
<li>Respond to high-priority requests for information/intelligence from senior stakeholders.</li>
<li>Validates and maintains incident response plans and processes to address potential threats.</li>
<li>Build strong relationships with business and technology stakeholders.</li>
<li>Effectively represent the team and communicate with all levels of organization including senior management and business stakeholders.</li>
<li>Identify and develop workflow automation to lower response time and eliminate lengthy procedures during incident investigation.</li>
<li>Perform additional analysis of escalations from Incident Response Analysts and conduct case review</li>
<li>Develop specific expertise, to discern patterns of complex threat actor behavior, and to communicate an understanding of current and developing cyber threats</li>
</ul>
Position Qualifications: 
Education Minimum Requirement: 
<ul>
<li>High School Diploma required.</li>
<li>Equivalent experience and/or education is accepted in place.</li>
</ul>
Required Experience and Skills: 
<ul>
<li>3-5 years of experience Incident Response or Cybersecurity (Education and Bootcamps included)</li>
<li>Intimate knowledge of the Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, or other relevant network defense and intelligence frameworks.</li>
<li>Advanced knowledge of security technologies, such as, SIEM, EDR Tools, Host and Network Security Tools and Vulnerability Management tools.</li>
<li>Excellent written and oral communication skills.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of global teams in a fast-paced global environment.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Experience and Skills: 
<ul>
<li>IT Security Certifications (GCIH, CySA+, SANS)</li>
<li>Familiarity with Agile methodology.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle Practices.</li>
<li>Experience with Python, networking, IDS/IPS.</li>
</ul>
MSJR
 #eligibleforerp
 
Required Skills: 
Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Detail-Oriented, Digital Forensics, Incident Response Management, Insider Threat Mitigation, Log Analysis, Malware Analysis, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Monitoring, Security Operations, SLA Management, Team Collaboration, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Written Communication
 
Preferred Skills: 
Current Employees apply HERE
 
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
 
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: 
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
 As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
 
EEOC Know Your Rights
 EEOC GINA Supplement​
 
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
 
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
 
The salary range for this role is
 $79,200.00 - $124,700.00
 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
 
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
 Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
 
Employee Status: 
Regular
 
Relocation: 
No relocation
 
VISA Sponsorship: 
No
 
Travel Requirements: 
No Travel Required
 
Flexible Work Arrangements: 
Remote
 
Shift: 
Not Indicated
 
Valid Driving License: 
No
 
Hazardous Material(s): 
NA
 
Job Posting End Date: 
07/17/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
 
Requisition ID: R405530

Digital Forensic and Incident Response Analyst

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