Merck & Co., Inc
Rahway, NJ•Hybrid
Veeva
Planning
Timelines
Powerapps
Scheduling
Operations
Leadership
Management
Innovation
Mitigation
Compassion
Negotiation
Forecasting
Coordinating
Multitasking
Supply Chain
Adaptability
Communication
Data Analysis
Finished Good
Accountability
Change Control
Prioritization
Pharmaceuticals
Detail Oriented
Microsoft Excel
Clinical Trials
Risk Management
Problem Solving
Demand Planning
SAP Applications
Telephone Skills
Supply Inventory
Document Control
Order Management
Change Management
Project Management
Influencing Skills
Workday (Software)
Process Improvement
Results Orientation
Inventory Management
Microsoft PowerPoint
Contingent Workforce
Portfolio Management
Relationship Building
Supply Chain Planning
Packaging And Labeling
New Product Development
Supply Chain Management
Pre-Clinical Development
R (Programming Language)
Business Risk Management
Order Management Systems
Deviation Investigations
Supply Chain Optimization
Quality Management Systems
Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
Stakeholder Communications
Inventory Management System
Data-Driven Decision Making
Interpersonal Communications
Enterprise Resource Planning
Good Manufacturing Practices
Project Portfolio Management
Ethical Standards And Conduct
Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
Continuous Improvement Process
Material Requirements Planning
Customer Relationship Management
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Clinical Trial Management Systems
At least 10 years
Posted today
Description:
Job Description
The Global Clinical Supply (GCS) organization is accountable for managing the 'end-to-end' integrated clinical supply chain across the full portfolio of clinical trials. GCS is accountable for the planning, sourcing, labelling, packaging and delivery of clinical supplies to clinical sites globally. The GCS Planning (Planning) organization is the key interface between clinical development teams and the operational/executional arms within the business.
This role works with in the Planning Execution and Inventory Management Section of the GCS Planning organization. W orking independ e ntly, the Inventory Manager Clinical Supplies Project Manager ( IM CSPM) creates strategic and operational plans associated with the downstream activities of clinical supplies for their assigned stud ie s . The primary function of the IM CSPM is planning the availability of materials and subsequent movement through our depot network and further through to distribution and management of materials to the clinical site. The incumbent must have demonstrated understanding of E2E product development process & connectivity between functions supporting pipeline (i.e. clinical development, CMC, supply chain, & human health), and balancing needs of patients & ensuring stable supply of product.
Primary activities include, but are not limited to:
GCScareer26
#MSJR
Required Skills:
Adaptability, Adaptability, Business Risks, Change Management, Clinical Development, Clinical Supplies Management, Clinical Supply Chain Management, Clinical Trial Management, Complex Data Analysis, Cross-Functional Leadership, Data Analysis, Demand Planning, Detail-Oriented, Deviation Investigations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Interpersonal Relationships, Inventory Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), Portfolio Management, Process Improvement Projects, Project Management, Risk Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Supply Chain Systems {+ 2 more}
Preferred Skills:
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
EEOC Know Your Rights
EEOC GINA Supplement
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
The salary range for this role is
$117,000.00 - $184,200.00
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.
San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
1st - Day
Valid Driving License:
Yes
Hazardous Material(s):
No
Job Posting End Date:
06/3/2026
*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID:R398212
The Global Clinical Supply (GCS) organization is accountable for managing the 'end-to-end' integrated clinical supply chain across the full portfolio of clinical trials. GCS is accountable for the planning, sourcing, labelling, packaging and delivery of clinical supplies to clinical sites globally. The GCS Planning (Planning) organization is the key interface between clinical development teams and the operational/executional arms within the business.
This role works with in the Planning Execution and Inventory Management Section of the GCS Planning organization. W orking independ e ntly, the Inventory Manager Clinical Supplies Project Manager ( IM CSPM) creates strategic and operational plans associated with the downstream activities of clinical supplies for their assigned stud ie s . The primary function of the IM CSPM is planning the availability of materials and subsequent movement through our depot network and further through to distribution and management of materials to the clinical site. The incumbent must have demonstrated understanding of E2E product development process & connectivity between functions supporting pipeline (i.e. clinical development, CMC, supply chain, & human health), and balancing needs of patients & ensuring stable supply of product.
Primary activities include, but are not limited to:
- Participates on the Clinical Trial Team (CTT) and collaborates closely with other functional area representatives to negotiate timelines and strategy for clinical supplies .
- Interacts with key partner s in both GCS (Logistics and Trade, Distribution, Operations etc.) as well as other organizations such as G lobal C linical T rial O perations (GCTO) headquarter and r egional colleagues and Global Development Quality (GDQ) to address clinical supply related topics.
- Responsible and accountable for establishing the timelines for clinicalsupplyneedsper pro tocol and ensuring a robust signal for packaging and distribution for Clinical Finished Goods (CFGs)
- Analyzes and anticipates clinical study risks as they relate to clinical supply chain deliverables and prepares, analy ze s, and/or develops mitigation strategies for review with clinical partners and senior leaders.
- Responsible and accountable for utilizing key tools /systems such as IRT & Microsoft PowerApps , SWMS, Veeva, MEDS, MyLearning, and other Microsoft Applications in the management of clinical supplies for assigned studies.
- Works directly in the SAP system to ensure a robust and consolidated forecast for CFGs is maintained .
- Report clinical supply chain incidents to support the gathering of metrics in GCS to describe business health . Participate in root causing to identif y areas for operational improvement.
- Participates in initiation and timely processing of change controls through collaboration with GCS Planning and other cross functional stakeholders and in accordance with established GCS planning SOPs/BPs and QMS Topic 3.4 Change Control Procedures and Work Instructions.
- Participates in authoring and timely processing of deviation records as well as support s deviation investigations as required.
- Participate s in critical non-pipeline and compliance activities in support of GCS P lanning (e.g., process improvement initiatives, subject matter expert roles, SOP/BP development/maintenance, cross functional projects, etc.)
- Participates in supporting regulatory agency inspections for assigned trials as required .
- Demonstrates high capability to solve unstructured problems, make informed risk decisions considering both technical & business risks, & influence portfolio decisions with facts and data
- Demonstrates ability to balance strategy with ability for tactical execution and has strong ownership & accountability of assigned work
- Focus on Customers & Patients.
- Make rapid, disciplined decisions.
- Demonstrates Ethics & Integrity.
- B achelor's Degree in business , supply chain management, engineering or scientific discipline or High School Diploma with 10+ years equivalent industry experience in Pharmaceutical Clinical Supply (packaging, labeling, logistics and clinical supply inventory management)
- At least 5 year s of experience in project management
- At least 5 years of experience in planning, scheduling, coordination and processing of supply chain activities, or the equivalent
- Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills: a bility to effectively communicate with stakeholders at various levels, including cross-functional teams, senior management, external vendors, and clinical sites. Strong negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building skills to ensure alignment and collaboration in the supply planning process.
- Project Management Skills: s trong knowledge of the principles of project management and clinical customer relationship management.
- Technical Proficiency: f amiliarity with supply chain systems and software ( e.g. SAP or Oracle) and demand planning principles as well as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Strong Analytical & Problem Solving Skills: ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize supply chain processes.
- Flexibility & Adaptability: Demonstrates ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with the capability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and priorities.
- Detail Oriented & Organized: s trong attention to detail in managing complex supply chain activities; ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proactive approach to identify process inefficiencies, develop solutions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the clinical supply planning function.
- Proficiency in using supply chain management systems and software, including experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP), demand planning tools, and inventory management systems.
- Proven record in project / portfolio management.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Clinical Practices (GCP) is highly desirable.
- Results-orientation with the proven ability to execute on collaborative projects and develop subject matter expertise
- Knowledge of order management, supply chain operations and document control.
GCScareer26
#MSJR
Required Skills:
Adaptability, Adaptability, Business Risks, Change Management, Clinical Development, Clinical Supplies Management, Clinical Supply Chain Management, Clinical Trial Management, Complex Data Analysis, Cross-Functional Leadership, Data Analysis, Demand Planning, Detail-Oriented, Deviation Investigations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Interpersonal Relationships, Inventory Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), Portfolio Management, Process Improvement Projects, Project Management, Risk Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Supply Chain Systems {+ 2 more}
Preferred Skills:
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
EEOC Know Your Rights
EEOC GINA Supplement
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
The salary range for this role is
$117,000.00 - $184,200.00
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.
San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
1st - Day
Valid Driving License:
Yes
Hazardous Material(s):
No
Job Posting End Date:
06/3/2026
*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID:R398212
Posting ID: MERCUSR398212FRCA
