Merck & Co Hiring for Director – Program Lead job in Upper Gwynedd Full Time

Job Description

Position Description:

Director / Program Lead

This position provides oversight and leadership of clinical program execution. In this position, you will have the opportunity to lead and direct global, cross-functional teams in end-to-end clinical development activities (strategic planning through post-marketing approval). You will apply project management and organizational leadership expertise in our fast-paced, industry-leading, dynamic bio-pharmaceutical company. Experience in Pulmonary Hypertension is preferred.

Core Responsibilities:

• Responsible and accountable for the operational execution of a suite of clinical trials encompassing a clinical program.
• Lead and direct teams to support key program planning and execution elements (e.g., program level overviews; sr. management, and governance meetings; regulatory agency interactions; advisory meeting preparation). Serves as an escalation point for issues and promotes cross-function solutions.
• Leads efforts to maximize operational feasibility and efficiency. Ensure consistency and quality across assigned portfolio.
• Serve as the operational representative on the Product Development’s Clinical Sub-team.
• Contributes to resource planning and staffing (hiring and/or project onboarding, supervision of clinical scientists and study managers).
• Collaborate and facilitate interactions with key internal and external stakeholders (e.g., KOLs, supplies) in support of clinical program objectives.
• Assist the Clinical Directors in scientific leadership/investigator initiatives including preparation of publications, meeting presentations.
• May lead and/or implement process improvement and strategic initiatives.
• Management of direct reports including professional development and performance management

Core Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to drive and manage clinical program(s) (e.g., strategic planning through post-approval);

This includes the ability to: –

• Influence opinions and decisions of internal and external customers/vendors, across functional areas, and within the division
• Interact with key stakeholders across department, division, and company. Role requires proactive approach, strategic thinking, and leadership to envision, plan and execute organizational goals.
• Makes strategic decisions guided by profit plan or budget that impact support, resourcing and implementation of projects, programs and/or technologies. Demonstrated ability to effectively delegate work to meet the business needs.
• Resolves complex technical, operational, and financial problems. Decisions guided by resource availability and department objectives. Ability to take a broader view of issues to maximize benefit and/or impact to the organization
• Has strong understanding of end-to-end clinical research process – Excellent writing and communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills in supervising people, managing programs & processes, leading meetings and/or influencing peers and direct reports in a matrix environment
• Problem solving, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills
• Expert knowledge of GCP and ICH regulations
• Demonstrated project management, and time management/organizational skills
• Build team capabilities through proactive coaching
• Provide guidance to team members/colleagues for functional area deliverables with emphasis on consistent application of Therapeutic Area or program specific requirements
• Strong communication skills with advanced oral and written English skills
• Advanced computer/database skills Experience

Position Qualifications :

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree + 12 years OR
• Master’s + 9 years OR
• PhD/PharmD + 6 years Pharmaceutical clinical drug development experience. Degree in life sciences, preferred.
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Expected salary range:
$164,800.00 – $259,400.00

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable

Shift:
Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
n/a

Requisition ID:R288679