Job Description

Global Clinical Data Standards Therapeutic Area Lead

At our company, we aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. We're at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. Join our team and contribute to our mission of making a difference in global health.

Responsibilities

• Define standard collection and mapping data definitions, ensuring alignment with industry (CDISC) standards and Health Authority regulations.

• Ensure the definitions are maintained and aligned across the clinical lifecycle (e.g., data collection, analysis & report, and submission) deliverables.

• Lead standards data governance reviews.

• Contribute to the definition and maintenance of business processes related to the definition, use, maintenance, and sharing of clinical data standards.

• Lead or participate in department initiatives, cross-functional working groups, and process improvement activities.

• Participate in cross-functional project teams; establish collaborations/interactions with colleagues outside the department and make frequent contacts external to the area and/or company.

• Maintain knowledge of new technologies, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and our company's guidelines and SOPs.

• Work independently or as a team member with equal effectiveness.

• Interact with staff across multiple company sites.

Qualifications

Required

• B.A. or B.S. degree, preferably in life sciences, computer science, or related discipline.

• 8+ years’ work experience which includes 4 years of data management experience and a minimum 2 years in clinical data standards development; or advanced degree with 6+ years’ work experience of which 2 years need to be in clinical data standards development.

• Advanced knowledge and leading-edge skills in clinical data standards.

• Study Data Tabulation Model (SDTM) expertise.

• InForm expertise.

• Analysis & Reporting experience.

• Program-level clinical and business requirements knowledge.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Proficient in education, training, and facilitation.

• Must have an innovative spirit, outstanding interpersonal skills, leadership, and demonstrated proficiency in the management of multiple projects.

• Knowledge of clinical data management.

Required Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Adaptability, Business Processes, Clinical Database Programming, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Data Standards, Data Analysis, Data Collection Methods, Data Governance, Data Quality Assurance, Data Reporting, Data Validation, Detail-Oriented, Electronic Data Capture (EDC), Establishing Contacts, Global Health, Good Clinical Data Management Practice (GCDMP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Interpersonal Relationships, Leadership, Management Process, Mentoring Staff, Process Improvements, Project Management {+ 4 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

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.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

04/10/2026

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