Sr. Specialist, Project Management - Value & Implementation (VIPM) (Hybrid)
Merck · Rahway, NJ +2 more
Corporate & BusinessFull-time$117k–$184kCompany career page
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Role summary
Merck seeks a Senior Specialist in Project Management for Value & Implementation to lead cross-functional teams in executing drug and vaccine strategies across the R&D pipeline. The role involves managing moderate-complexity projects independently or partnering on complex initiatives, with locations in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Switzerland.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in scientific or applied discipline
- Minimum three years project management experience in pharma/biotech
- Project management certification (PMP) or formal training strongly preferred
- Knowledge of value and implementation components and functional integration
- Advanced degree such as MPH, MS, MBA, or Ph.D. preferred
- Cross-functional leadership and change management capabilities
- Proficiency with enterprise project management systems
What you'll be doing
- Manage moderate-complexity value and implementation projects or partner on high-complexity assignments
- Guide cross-functional teams through integrated project plan creation, approval, and execution
- Build and maintain project plans in enterprise systems while identifying risks and enabling stakeholder communication
- Facilitate team meetings, resolve conflicts, and navigate corporate processes to enable informed decision-making
- Participate in ongoing training and advocate for process improvements to enhance GPAM tools and methods
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