Associate Director, Global Security

Merck · West Point, PA

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Corporate & BusinessFull-time$129k–$203kCompany career page

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Role summary

Merck's Global Security Group seeks an experienced investigator to lead the Insider Risk Trade Secrets Protection Program. The role involves managing complex investigations into internal threats to intellectual property and corporate assets, collaborating across business functions, and advancing the company's insider risk mitigation strategy.

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What they're looking for

Bachelor's degree
Minimum 15 years investigative experience in law enforcement, intelligence, military, or corporate security
Advanced investigative, interviewing, and report writing skills
Knowledge of data loss protection technology and user behavior analytics
Expertise in case management systems
Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities with proven cross-functional collaboration experience

What you'll be doing

Manage and investigate complex insider risk and trade secrets protection cases in partnership with HR, Legal, IT, and Ethics teams
Promote and enhance the Insider Risk Trade Secrets Protection Program across the enterprise
Conduct awareness training on insider risk protection for business units and external partners
Benchmark industry best practices to improve program effectiveness and identify emerging methodologies
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with senior leadership and government agencies

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