Executive Director, Program and Study Management, Infectious Diseases and Vaccines
Merck · Rahway, NJ +1 more
Clinical OperationsFull-time$256k–$403kCompany career page
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Role summary
Executive Director leading program and study management for infectious disease and vaccine clinical trials at a global biopharmaceutical organization. Responsible for strategic oversight, operational delivery, and leadership of a large portfolio spanning 50 countries with budget accountability exceeding $1 billion.
What they're looking for
- Extensive experience leading global clinical trial operations and program management
- Deep understanding of clinical development strategy, GCP, and ICH regulatory guidelines
- Demonstrated expertise in infectious disease or vaccine development programs
- Proven track record managing large teams across multiple geographic regions
- Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
- Experience with clinical trial KPIs, risk management, and operational metrics
What you'll be doing
- Translate scientific and therapeutic area objectives into executable operational strategies for clinical programs
- Oversee end-to-end delivery of clinical trial portfolio on time, within budget, with quality standards
- Monitor and drive performance against key indicators including enrollment, cycle times, and data quality
- Lead and develop global team of program and study management professionals
- Serve as operational partner to clinical leadership and escalation point for complex program issues
Key requirements
- Therapeutic area
- Infectious Disease
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