Job Description

　　Position Overview -Basic Functions & Responsibility

　　The Global Clinical Supply (GCS) organization is within our company's Research Laboratories and is accountable for managing the 'end-to-end' integrated clinical supply chain across the Research & Development portfolio to enable the execution of any clinical trial using our company's asset. GCS supports more than 300 Phase I-IV clinical trials run in-house, 400+ outsourced or run by partners as well as our company's ISS clinical trials (300+). GCS is accountable for the planning, sourcing, labeling, packaging and delivery of clinical supplies to clinical sites across more than 60+ countries, all in accordance with US and WW regulations, company policies and Standard Operating Procedures.

　　The GCS Head of the Project Management Office is a key part of the GCS Operational Excellence LT and a part of the GCS extended leadership team (XLT) as well. This role will lead governance of all GSC projects and initiatives including strategic projects, system/digital projects, continuous improvement projects, and compliance projects contributing to the overall performance oversight. The role will lead a team that creates a standardized framework for project charters and proposals, project resource management, milestone adherence tracking and reporting, project risk registries, and after-action reviews. In addition, the GCS PMO Head will assist in the education of the organization in project management, change management, and appropriate risk management in our initiatives.

　　The leader will play a key role in talent development within his/her team but also the overall GCS organization.

　　Primary Activities

　　The Director, GCS Project Management, will be a key part of the GCS extended leadership team and as such will actively collaborate in updates to GCS strategy, vision and strategic partnerships across the Research & Development Division. As an organizational leader, the Director will be accountable to shape the organization to the current needs of the clinical supply chain and Research & Development portfolio.

　　The Head, GCS Project Management, will closely collaborate across GCS, Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO), Preclinical Development Sciences and Clinical Supply (PSCS), Procurement, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Data Management, Translational Medicine, and Research & Development (including Research & Development's Quality Assurance/QA and Research & Development's IT).

　　Primary activities include, but are not limited to:

　　Manage a large, diverse portfolio of projects and initiatives

　　Identify and manage risks to project timelines, scope, or deliverables and escalate accordingly

　　Design a governance process that provides executive visibility and escalations for decisions where needed

　　Design a resource management tool and process to ensure proper organizational prioritization of project initiatives

　　Identify key milestones and reporting KPIs to drive performance

　　Leading matrix teams both with and without direct reporting lines

　　Develop strong, trust based, collaborative relationships to drive change and execute on priorities with a diverse group of stakeholders

　　Talent attraction, development and retention

　　Performance management

　　Education & Experience:

　　Bachelor's degree and PMP certification required with 10 years experience or MBA and 5 years experience preferred. People management experience preferred.Skills Include but not limited to:

　　Ability to manage a large, diverse portfolio of projects and initiatives

　　Ability to properly identify risks to project timelines, scope, or deliverables and escalate accordingly

　　Designing a governance process that provides executive visibility and escalations for decisions where needed

　　Designing a resource management tool and process to ensure proper organizational prioritization of project initiatives

　　Identifing key milestones and reporting KPIs to drive performance

　　Leading matrix teams both with and without direct reporting lines

　　Demonstrated ability to develop strong, trust based, collaborative relationships to drive change and execute on priorities with a diverse group of stakeholders

　　Strategic thinking and independent decision-making abilities

　　Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, effectively and tactfully to interact with different global professional levels and external stakeholders

　　Must have understanding of GMP, GCP, and data integrity expectations from regulatory agencies

　　Excellent written and verbal communication

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　　Expected salary range:

　　$164,800.00 - $259,400.00

　　Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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　　Employee Status:

　　Regular

　　Relocation:

　　No relocation

　　VISA Sponsorship:

　　No

　　Travel Requirements:

　　10%

　　Flexible Work Arrangements:

　　Hybrid

　　Shift:

　　1st - Day

　　Valid Driving License:

　　No

　　Hazardous Material(s):

　　n/a

　　Requisition ID: R276425