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Job Title: Order FulfillmentJob DescriptionWe are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented individual to join our team in an Order Fulfillment role. You will be responsible for picking work according to written policies and procedures, ensuring quality and accuracy in your tasks, and maintaining FIFO inventory control. Your role will involve utilizing an RF device to fulfill sales orders, verifying quantities, bagging, and labeling orders, as well as putting away Finished Goods materials from Manufacturing. Additionally, you will report discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor and maintain a safe and clean work area.Responsibilities<ul><li>Perform picking work according to written policies and procedures.</li><li>Utilize colored bins to pick material according to mode of delivery.</li><li>Utilize an RF device to fulfill sales orders.</li><li>Pick, verify quantity, bag, and label sales orders.</li><li>Put away Finished Goods materials from Manufacturing.</li><li>Ensure quality and accuracy in work.</li><li>Maintain FIFO inventory control on Finished Goods material.</li><li>Report discrepancies to appropriate supervisor.</li><li>Maintain a safe and clean work area.</li><li>Perform aisle/workstation maintenance.</li><li>Participate in Lean initiatives.</li><li>Work as a team member.</li><li>Perform all other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Essential Skills<ul><li>Inventory control, count, BOMs, Auditing, ERP, MRP.</li><li>Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.</li><li>Basic computer skills (MS Office/Outlook).</li><li>Attention to detail.</li><li>Basic math skills.</li><li>Good time management and organization skills.</li></ul>Additional Skills &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>Order Fulfillment experience (Preferred).</li><li>AX experience (Preferred).</li><li>6 Months related experience (Preferred).</li><li>High School Diploma – Required.</li></ul>Why Work Here?This is a contract to hire role offering room for advancement. You will work in a brand new building that is spacious and quiet, with amenities that include an onsite gym, multiple cafes, and a cafeteria with food options. Enjoy multiple outside seating options for breaks or lunch, a game room, and opportunities to join various company clubs such as a popular photography club.Work EnvironmentThe work environment is manufacturing casual, and you will be provided with an HME coat and glasses. The working hours are on the first shift from Monday to Friday, 5:00 am to 1:30 pm, potentially 7:00 am to 4:00 pm depending on department availability, and the second shift from 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm. Second shift receives a 10% differential to their base offer. Overtime is mandatory when necessary.Job Type &amp; LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carlsbad, CA.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/hr.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
 classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
 subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
 available for this temporary role may include the following:

 • Medical, dental &amp; vision
 • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
 • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
 • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life &amp; AD&amp;D for the employee and dependents)
 • Short and long-term disability
 • Health Spending Account (HSA)
 • Transportation benefits
 • Employee Assistance Program
 • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Carlsbad,CA.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Dec 30, 2025. 
 
 <h4>About Aerotek:</h4>

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
 
 
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental &amp; vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
 
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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IMMEDIATE HIRING FOR ORDER FULFILLMENT POSITION

Summary Bring your expertise to a role where your decisions directly safeguard product quality, patient safety, and regulatory trust. As our Validation Lead in Indianapolis, you will shape and own the site's end to end validation strategy-process, cleaning, primary packaging, and ongoing process verification-so manufacturing stays inspection ready and continuously compliant with current Good Manufacturing Practice. You'll partner closely with Manufacturing Science and Technology, Engineering, Information Technology, Quality Control, and Analytical Science and Technology to orchestrate the Validation Master Plan, monitor meaningful performance indicators, and proactively manage risk. Your work will also enable smooth product transfers and launches by generating robust, data driven evidence for registration dossiers. If you thrive on building clear standards, coaching teams, and turning complex technical challenges into practical, reliable solutions, this role gives you the platform to make an impact that matters. #LI-Onsite Location: Indianapolis, IN Relocation Support: Yes About the Role Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop and implement site validation strategies for process, cleaning, packaging, and ongoing process verification.</li><li>Oversee the Validation Master Plan, ensuring timely execution and audit readiness.</li><li>Provide technical expertise and guidance for risk assessments and validation documentation.</li><li>Lead validation activities, ensuring compliance with Novartis and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to support equipment, utilities, and analytical method qualification.</li><li>Facilitate product transfers and launches by aligning validation approaches and generating registration data.</li><li>Monitor validation performance indicators and proactively address challenges to maintain continuous compliance.</li></ul>The salary for this position is expected to range between $114,100 and $211,900 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves. Essential Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, or Pharmaceutical Technology.</li><li>Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing, technical development, or quality within the pharmaceutical industry.</li><li>Hands-on experience leading and managing validation projects.</li><li>Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, process equipment, and applied statistics.</li><li>Proven ability to write and review technical reports and validation documentation.</li><li>Fluent in English and proficient in the local site language.</li></ul>Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards EEO Statement: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Validation Lead

Summary At Global Discovery Chemistry (GDC) of Biomedical Research in Cambridge, MA, we are at the heart of Novartis' purpose. We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate researcher with a strong scientific background in data science and/or computational chemistry, a curious mindset, and cultural agility to invent innovative medicines and advance the frontiers of drug discovery. About the Role Internal Job Title: Senior Expert I/Senior Expert II, Data Science Position Location: Cambridge, MA, onsite #LI-Onsite About this role: At Global Discovery Chemistry (GDC) of Biomedical Research in Cambridge, MA, we are at the heart of Novartis' purpose. We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate researcher with a strong scientific background in data science and/or computational chemistry, a curious mindset, and cultural agility to invent innovative medicines and advance the frontiers of drug discovery. Your Responsibilities:<ul><li>Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to discover and develop novel therapies across various disease areas.</li><li>Apply, develop, and integrate state-of-the-art machine-learning, cheminformatics, and physics-based algorithms to accelerate and impact our portfolio projects.</li><li>Utilize data science and statistical methods to develop scientific hypotheses and contribute to data-driven drug discovery.</li><li>Combine machine learning with physics-based methods and adaptive automation to build and automate advanced computational workflows, enhancing our medicinal chemistry projects.</li><li>Communicate scientific results at project and group meetings, decision boards, and external conferences.</li><li>Contribute to patent inventorship with novel ideas, scientific publications, and presentations.</li><li>Participate in global initiatives shaping the future of drug discovery at Novartis.</li></ul>What you will bring to the role: <ul><li>PhD in data science, machine learning, computational chemistry, engineering or related field. Candidates with an in-lab experience combined with strong computational and/or data science experience are also encouraged to apply.</li><li>2+ years' experience in scientific software development/programming, e.g. SOTA ML/scientific software libraries, RDKit, ML Ops, and the scientific Python tech stack.</li><li>Demonstrated track record of initiating, leading, or being a key contributor to cutting edge research in data science, machine learning, computational chemistry, or life sciences</li><li>An attitude of curiosity, innovation, teamwork, and receptiveness to diverse perspectives, coupled with a passion for personal and professional growth</li><li>Critically interpret results, build new experimental hypotheses, take calculated risks and smart decisions</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented, matrixed environment</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication, and strong influencing skills</li></ul>Desirable Skills:<ul><li>Experience in computer-aided drug design, e.g. structure/ligand-based drug design, molecular dynamics, virtual screening, pharmacophore modeling</li><li>Experience working with project teams in an industrial drug discovery setting</li></ul>The salary for this position is expected to range between: Senior Expert I, Data Science: $119,700 and $222,300 per year, and Senior Expert II, Data Science: $132,300 and $245,700 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves. To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click here . Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards EEO Statement: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Computer Aided Drug Design, AI/ML Expert

Summary About the role: #LI:Onsite The Oncology Data Science team in Biomedical Research works at the intersection of oncology drug discovery, computational biology, AI/ML, and data engineering to advance new therapeutics across drug modalities. We are seeking an Associate Director of Data Science to lead a multidisciplinary team dedicated to target discovery, using advanced analytics, new technologies, and close collaboration with colleagues across the organization. We're looking for a leader who brings strong scientific leadership, a deep understanding of data science and oncology, and a commitment to innovative approaches to bring new drug targets to the pipeline. About the Role Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead and develop a team of data scientists, driving high-quality data science that is grounded in deep understanding of biology and applicable data science methodologies and approaches to identify new targets for oncology drug development.</li><li>Co-develop and execute a data science strategy to enable and enhance innovation in the new targets space.</li><li>Closely align with the Target Biology and Discovery (TBaD) team as well as the Oncology Drug Discovery Data Science teams to represent the New Targets data science function, manage the portfolio of data science New Targets projects, and drive collaborative innovation in the New Targets space.</li><li>Collaborate on the development and implementation of innovative machine learning algorithms, AI models, and platforms to enable the delivery of predictive and prescriptive insights with the Oncology Data Science AI team and other technology-focused teams.</li><li>As member of the Oncology Data Science Leadership team contribute to Oncology Data Science overall direction and management, represent the new targets portfolio as a function.</li><li>Closely collaborate with Oncology Data Science engineering teams to ensure team adherence to data standards, data governance and data strategy.</li><li>Play a leading role in matrix teams such as disease area teams or teams centered around key technologies such as genomics, proteomics and spatial technologies.</li><li>Present and externalize work of the team in conferences, abstracts and scientific journals.</li></ul> Essential Requirements: <ul><li>This position will be located at the Cambridge, MA site and will not have the ability to be located remotely. This position will require 5% travel as defined by the business (domestic and/ or international). </li><li>Ph.D. in data science, computational biology or related fields with a strong background in oncology, strong scientific mindset and the ability to set scientific strategy.</li><li>7+ years of experience in a data science role in oncology drug development or highly relevant academic functions.</li><li>Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to manage and develop a team of data scientists and analysts, 3+ years of direct people management experience.</li><li>Understanding of functional oncology targets such as mutated oncogenes as well as principles around identifying cell surface targets for modalities such as antibody-drug conjugates, CAR-T and/or radioligand therapies.</li><li>Broad experience with genomics, proteomics data and/or functional genomics data.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex data insights and recommendations to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.</li><li>Proven history of contributions to the scientific community in the form of papers and/or conference presentations</li></ul> Preferred Requirements: <ul><li>Specific experience with new target identification in oncology.</li><li>Strong expertise in AI/machine learning and statistical modeling techniques.</li></ul>The salary for this position is expected to range between $176,400 and $327,600 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves. Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards EEO Statement: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Associate Director, Data Science, New Targets, Oncology

Summary In this role, you will spearhead strategic data governance projects to maximize the value of our scientific data assets, ensuring they are structured, interoperable, and ready for advanced analytics and AI applications. Working closely with scientific teams and IT partners, you will translate complex scientific workflows into scalable, efficient data solutions. Success in this position requires strong communication and project management skills, broad expertise in drug discovery, and the ability to operate effectively within large, matrixed organizations. You will play a pivotal role in shaping how data is leveraged across scientific domains to accelerate drug discovery and enable enterprise-wide innovation. About the Role Internal Job Title: Sr. Principal Scientist, Data Science/Associate Director, Data Science Position Location: onsite, Cambridge, MA #LI-Onsite Are you ready to unlock the power of scientific data assets and advance data-driven innovation in drug discovery? Join us at Novartis BioMedical Research as a member of the Discovery Sciences (DSc) Data Excellence team and help shape the future of scientific data governance. In this role, you will spearhead strategic data governance projects to maximize the value of our scientific data assets, ensuring they are structured, interoperable, and ready for advanced analytics and AI applications. Working closely with scientific teams and IT partners, you will translate complex scientific workflows into scalable, efficient data solutions. Success in this position requires strong communication and project management skills, broad expertise in drug discovery, and the ability to operate effectively within large, matrixed organizations. You will play a pivotal role in shaping how data is leveraged across scientific domains to accelerate drug discovery and enable enterprise-wide innovation. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the execution of data governance projects across DSc scientific data domains.</li><li>Guide cross-functional teams to define and implement robust data standards, establish metadata requirements, and develop effective stewardship practices.</li><li>Ensure scientific data is captured with rich contextual metadata to enable reuse and interoperability across platforms.</li><li>Facilitate the harmonization of scientific workflows and data products by partnering with matrixed teams across the organization.</li><li>Serve as the business owner of key scientific data applications and work with IT product teams to ensure tailored implementation and support.</li><li>Promote data literacy and drive adoption of data governance frameworks.</li><li>Represent DSc on cross-functional data governance boards and contribute to the enterprise data strategy.</li></ul>Essential Requirements<ul><li>Advanced degree (Ph.D. or M.Sc.) in life sciences, data science, or a related field.</li><li>8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D, with proven track record of working with diverse scientific data types (e.g., omics, imaging, screening).</li><li>Proven experience in data management and stewardship, with a focus on enabling harmonization and integration of diverse data assets across multiple systems.</li><li>Track record of successfully leading cross-functional initiatives in complex, matrixed organizations.</li><li>Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific workflows and technical requirements into scalable data solutions.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to communicate data strategy insights and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.</li></ul>Desirable Requirements<ul><li>Experience with database management systems and working knowledge of coding languages commonly used in scientific data workflows (e.g., SQL, Python, R).</li><li>Advanced expertise in FAIR principles, metadata standards, and enterprise data platforms</li><li>Specialized knowledge of data governance frameworks and data quality metrics within a drug discovery context.</li></ul>The salary for this position is expected to range between: Sr. Principal Scientist, Data Science: $160,300 and $297,700 per year, and Associate Director, Data Science: $176,400 and $327,600 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves. To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click here . Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards EEO Statement: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Senior Principal Scientist / Associate Director, Lead Scientific Data Governance

Summary As an Associate Director, within Novartis' US Internal Consulting team, the Lead Consultant plays a pivotal role in delivering excellence across projects, leading delivery outcomes, and executing initiatives that enhance team effectiveness. This role is instrumental in building trusted relationships with Executive Leadership Team stakeholders and developing the consulting team through strategic and operational leadership. About the Role Key responsibilities <ul><li>Own end-to-end medium complexity projects or workstreams within complex enterprise programs.</li></ul><ul><li>Build frameworks and approaches in consultation with Principal Consultants.</li><li>Manage project teams, including Consulting Managers and other junior team members, ensuring quality and timely outcomes.</li><li>Lead execution of key deliverables and provide insights.</li></ul><ul><li>Seek input from associates assigned to projects you're leading and their respective people managers to understand development needs, and actively support associates' growth and career development throughout project engagements.</li><li>Contribute to training content development and delivery.</li><li>Provide active feedback, coaching, and mentoring on internal and business projects. </li><li>Proven track record in leading process improvement projects, driving strategic initiatives, and developing internal talent across various industries and geographies. </li></ul>Essential Requirements <ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or related fields. </li><li>10-12 years of experience utilizing core consulting skills, demonstrating analytical and strategic thinking, problem-solving, strong communication and interpersonal skills, adaptability, and proficiency in program and project management, as well as relevant industry tools and methodologies.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector, particularly in the US market, including an understanding of industry dynamics, specific challenges, and regulatory requirements. </li><li>Minimum of 4 years in management consulting at a reputed global (e.g., Strategy, Big4, ZS, IQVIA) or boutique/local consulting firm. </li></ul>Desirable Requirements:<ul><li>MBA or relevant post-graduate degree. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience with Gen AI technologies leveraging generative AI tools and frameworks to enhance solution design, automate workflows, and drive innovation. It includes applying Gen AI to client engagements, identifying use cases, managing implementation roadmaps, and ensuring responsible AI practices throughout project delivery.</li><li>Additional certifications in AI, Agile, Change Management, Product Management, Design Thinking, PMP, etc. </li></ul>Benefits & Rewards The salary for this position is expected to range between $152,600.00 and $283,400.00 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves. Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards EEO Statement: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Lead Consultant

Job Description Location: Boston, MA Department: Biology-Discovery / Neuroscience Our Company's Neuroscience is recruiting a Principal Scientist in Boston/Cambridge, MA to develop and oversee implementation of biomarker discovery and translational strategies. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced scientist to join our Neuroscience team in a role that will drive biomarker discovery and enable clinical translation by integrating cutting-edge data analytics, novel assay development, and cross-functional collaboration. The successful candidate will be an experienced Neuroscientist with expertise in drug discovery, novel biomarker discovery, and assay development across diverse platforms. You will collaborate across multiple drug discovery teams and functional areas including Discovery, Translational Experimental Medicine, Translational Genome Analytics and Quantitative Pharmacometrics teams. You will develop experimental strategies that leverage in vitro and in vivo model systems as well as large scale, multi-modal human clinical datasets. Through collaborations with data analytics colleagues you will integrate findings with patient clinical phenotypes, genetics, proteomics, imaging and fluid biomarkers to support early and advanced programs in the Neuroscience portfolio. You will also assume a hands-on role, working with assay developers and data analytics colleagues on best practices and aligning resources based on scientific priorities. You will operate in a highly collaborative environment, partnering with peers across multiple locations and in the broader scientific community. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset are critical for success. In this exciting role, you will:<ul><li>Collaborate with internal and external collaborators to develop and execute comprehensive workplans that interrogate large clinical cohort datasets by apply cutting-edge and scalable biomarker platforms with significant emphasis on OMICs technologies</li><li>Develop and execute biomarker assays within our Company and through external CROs that utilize single or multi-analyte detection and apply to large clinical cohort serum and CSF sample sets. Bridge outcomes to tractable application clinical biomarker plans. </li><li>Coordinate access to multi-resolution genetic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and imaging data derived from patient cohorts and tissues, cerebrospinal fluid, serum to decode disease biology that informs on novel targets and discover patient stratification biomarkers in complex diseases of the nervous system. </li><li>Co-lead a cross-functional team of scientists applying spatial and single-cell multi-omics data derived from human, animal model and organoid tissue samples aiming to decode disease-relevant cellular interactions and cell-type specific molecular networks with emphasis on neuroimmune mechanisms with the goal of novel biomarker discovery in neurodegenerative diseases (e.g. AD, PD and pain).</li><li>Serve as a core member on early clinical development teams and have opportunity to lead project teams. </li><li>Clearly communicate results to project teams, our company's scientific community, and the external scientific community through internal documents, presentations, and publications in leading journals</li></ul> Required Experience and Skills: <ul><li>Ph.D . in Neuroscience, Neurology, Neurobiology, Biology, Pharmacology, Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering, Genetics/Genomics, Computational Biology, or a related life sciences field and a minimum of 7 years industry and/or highly relevant applied academic postgrad experience or MS in above fields and 10+ years of experience.</li><li>A solid track record of leading biomarker discovery efforts and working with discovery and early clinical teams</li><li>Experience using translationally-relevant preclinical models of neurodegenerative diseases</li><li>Demonstrated experience collaborating across bioinformatics, data analytics and quantitative pharmacometrics team to decode disease biology through analysis of multi-modal (transcriptomic, genomic, proteomics) patient-derived data</li><li>Direct experience developing and validating biomarker assays with emphasis on applying diverse measurement platforms. </li><li>Strong ability to work and influence in complex matrixed organizations</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li><li>Ability to establish and maintain productive cross-site and external collaborations</li></ul> Preferred Experience and Skills: <ul><li>Experience with drug discovery across multiple modalities (e.g., small molecule, biologics, etc.)</li><li>Experience as a liaison to academic and large precompetitive consortia focused on the natural history of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.</li><li>Deep understanding of complex neurodegenerative diseases and/or neurological disorders with knowledge of the latest research and trends in the field. Expertise in general immune and inflammation.</li><li>Familiarity with data analytics strategies in the context of traditional and OMICs based data sufficient to effectively liaise with data science colleagues applying state-of-art AI approaches in neurodegenerative diseases</li></ul> Travel <ul><li>Up to 10% travel is required</li></ul>#EligibleforERP 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 Required Skills: Adaptability, Assay Development, Biochemical Assays, Biomarker Discovery, Biomarkers, Clinical Development, Collaborative Communications, Detail-Oriented, Drug Discovery Process, Genomics, In Vivo Models, Leading Project Teams, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Neurology, Neuroscience, Persuasion, Professional Networking, Proteomics 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 U.S. Hybrid Work Model 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 $169,700.00 - $267,200.00 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: Domestic VISA Sponsorship: Yes Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a Job Posting End Date: 12/18/2025 *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:R377645

Principal Scientist - Biomarker Discovery & Translational Neuroscience

Job Description Our company is passionate about bringing our medicines and vaccines to our customers around the world. Through market research, digital listening, and patient analytics, we are able to understand our customers' needs and strive to provide solutions to meet them. At our Company, we are leveraging insights, analytics and technology, as we invent for life on behalf of patients around the world. We are seeking those who have a passion for using strategic insights, data and analytics to drive decision making, that will allow us to tackle some of the world's greatest health threats. As the Director, Primary Market Research for Pharma , you will join a team of passionate, data-driven strategists who partner with stakeholders at local, regional and global levels to enable value-driven decision making. You will lead and coach a team of market research professionals (both US based and indirect team members based in India) responsible for planning, prioritizing, managing and executing work across Immunology and Ophthalmology , spanning pre- and post-launch, as well as future assets and therapy areas as needed. You will manage a diverse set of stakeholders at all levels and collaborate closely with peers in the Primary Market Leadership team and across the Digital Human Health (DHH) organization. Your Market Research and Analytics expertise will position you as a strategic partner who proactively engages cross-functional brand teams to address key business questions. You will be an exceptional leader and active member of the Primary Market Research leadership team. You will collaborate to define and maintain best practices, and test and implement innovative approaches to generating and delivering insights in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is a subject-matter expert in market research methodology who partners closely with stakeholders across Business Insights & Analytics, Pricing & Access, Sales, Promotion, U.S. and Global Marketing, Forecasting, and other Digital Human Health teams to elevate the impact of the market research function. The Director consistently demonstrates strong leadership, a transformational mindset, cultural awareness, and resilience, and thrives in a rapidly changing environment. Key responsibilities include and are not limited to the following: Lead a team of market research professionals (US and global) to design and execute research plans across the product lifecycle-from Business Development (BD) and early development through launch and mature phases-providing strategic partnership to the business by: <ul><li> Framing critical business questions and identifying information needs </li><li> Integrating considerations from other data sources and developing research/analysis plans </li><li> Managing the research process to deliver objective insights on customers, competitors, and market developments </li><li> Clearly articulating rationale, hypotheses, and methodology to leadership and franchise/client teams to ensure objectives are met and communicated across all levels </li><li> Assessing and directing vendor capabilities; managing analytic risks </li><li> Facilitating strategic discussions with marketing/commercial teams to drive data-driven decision-making and planning </li><li> Integrating multiple sources/studies to present strategic options </li><li> Providing consultative guidance to marketing/commercial teams </li><li> Take end-to-end ownership of team performance: ensure understanding of business challenges and information needs; evaluate alternatives; select appropriate methods; apply best practices; and champion new techniques/innovations to meet objectives. </li><li> Serve as a thought leader and strategic partner across commercial, R&D, and medical functions. </li><li> Embrace innovation and technology to modernize market research, uncover growth opportunities, and provide actionable brand- and portfolio-level insights in near real time. </li><li> Collaborate proactively with cross-functional partners-Business Insights & Analytics, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Market Access, Commercial, and advertising agencies-to ensure integrated launch and post-launch execution. </li><li> Partner with Forecasting to inform strategic assumptions, brand forecasts, KPI tracking, and benchmarking dashboards. </li><li> Partner with analytic functions to expand the use of novel data sources, including Real-World Data (RWD). </li><li> Lead ad hoc initiatives as needed. </li><li> Work effectively across multiple time zones and geographies. </li><li> Mentor and develop junior researchers, support ongoing growth of the team. </li></ul> Position Qualifications: Education: <ul><li> Required: BA/BS in Business / Marketing / Healthcare </li><li> Preferred: Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, PharmD, PhD) </li></ul> Experience, Knowledge and Skills: <ul><li> Minimum 10 years of experience in global pharmaceutical marketing and/or market research </li><li> Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies; strong understanding of secondary datasets/analytics and epidemiology data </li><li> Exposure to adjacent functions such as analytics, sales, forecasting, market access and pricing, marketing, or competitive intelligence </li><li> Knowledge of pharma portfolio preferred; experience with global product launches is an advantage </li><li> Demonstrated ability to lead change: proactively prioritize, drive efficiency, challenge the status quo, and apply innovative approaches </li><li> Proven strategic partner/consultant with the ability to quickly build trust and credibility and develop effective cross-functional relationships </li><li> Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to think strategically and objectively; adept at communicating research outputs through storytelling that turns data into actionable insights </li><li> Technical proficiency and learning agility to master current and emerging market research techniques-including AI-in a rapidly evolving, ambiguous environment </li></ul> Preferred Knowledge and Skills: <ul><li> Launch excellence (e.g., go-to-market strategy, cross-functional readiness, post-launch optimization) </li><li> Early commercial development knowledge (e.g., target product profile shaping, demand assessment, value/Access inputs, early forecasting) </li><li> Project management and stakeholder management (plan, prioritize, manage risks/dependencies, drive alignment across functions) </li><li> Business acumen and strategic thinking (market sizing, competitive assessment, scenario planning, portfolio trade-offs) </li><li> Marketing strategy development (positioning, segmentation/targeting, value propositions, messaging) </li><li> Leadership that emphasizes customer focus, decision making, courage & candor, and collaboration / teamwork </li><li> Ability to motivate teams and support/lead transformation in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment </li><li> People leadership and management (coaching, performance management, talent development) </li></ul>Required Skills: Building Trust, Business Analysis, Business Development, Communication, Customer Insights, Data Analysis, Epidemiology, Forecasting, Go-to-Market Strategies, Market Access, Marketing, Market Research, Motivating Teams, Project Management, REMOTE_SKILL-1-52891, Researching, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Insights, Supplier Management, Talent Management, User Research, Waterfall Model 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 U.S. Hybrid Work Model 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 $187,000.00 - $294,400.00 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: Yes Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a Job Posting End Date: 12/29/2025 *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:R377099

Director, Market Research

Job Description Sr. Director - Rapid Innovation Engineering Overview The Sr. Director of Rapid Innovation Engineering is a senior technical leader responsible for accelerating the adoption of new cybersecurity technologies across the enterprise. This role serves as the front line for evaluating, prototyping, and integrating new platforms and vendor solutions, ensuring innovations are validated quickly and matured into production-ready capabilities. The successful candidate brings a rare combination of technical breadth, integration expertise, and business acumen - able to prototype rapidly, assess value objectively, and deliver enterprise-scale outcomes. This role requires both hands-on engineering skills and the strategic perspective to influence platform adoption, guide enterprise integration, and communicate with executive stakeholders. The director of the Rapid Innovation Engineering team will help shape the future of automation, AI-driven defense, and platform interoperability within the Cyber Defense organization. Key Responsibilities Technology & Vendor Evaluation<ul><li>Lead the technical assessment of emerging cybersecurity tools, platforms, and vendors for enterprise adoption.</li><li>Conduct in-depth due diligence on APIs, SDKs, telemetry, and integration to align with security posture.</li><li>Translate vendor claims into validated technical capabilities and enterprise-relevant outcomes.</li><li>Provide structured recommendations on the adoption strategy, verify enterprise fit, and determine long-term value.</li></ul>Prototyping & Proof-of-Concept Development<ul><li>Rapidly design and build proofs-of-concept to demonstrate integration feasibility and business impact.</li><li>Develop automation workflows, data pipelines, and cross-platform integrations using Python, REST APIs, SDKs, and orchestration frameworks.</li><li>Document outcomes, risks, and scaling considerations, ensuring prototypes can transition into enterprise engineering efforts.</li><li>Establish repeatable evaluation patterns so new technologies can be assessed quickly and consistently.</li></ul>Enterprise Integration & Architecture<ul><li>Define integration approaches that connect new platforms to enterprise control planes such as Microsoft Defender XDR, Sentinel, Entra ID, Zscaler, Wiz, ServiceNow, and CrowdStrike.</li><li>Architect secure and scalable designs that account for logging, monitoring, resiliency, failover, and governance requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with platform engineering and automation teams to mature successful prototypes into production-grade solutions.</li><li>Ensure all integrations align with enterprise frameworks, including Zero Trust, Protect the Enterprise, and Defend model initiatives.</li></ul>Innovation Leadership & Enablement<ul><li>Act as a trusted advisor to domain owners (IAM, Endpoint, Cloud, AppSec) on where and how new technologies enable value.</li><li>Interface with vendors, procurement, and enterprise platform owners to accelerate onboarding and adoption.</li><li>Provide technical leadership during cross-domain initiatives, ensuring innovations connect seamlessly into the broader security ecosystem.</li><li>Champion the use of automation and AI to reduce manual effort, accelerate response times, and improve enterprise resilience.</li></ul>Stakeholder & Program Alignment<ul><li>Partner with senior leadership to prioritize innovation initiatives that move the needle" for CIO, CISO, and Compliance stakeholders.</li><li>Communicate technical findings and business value clearly across audiences, from engineering and IT teams to executive leadership.</li><li>Represent the Cyber Defense Automation & AI Engineering team in vendor discussions, enterprise working groups, and cross-functional projects.</li><li>Ensure all innovations meet regulatory compliance, risk management, and enterprise operational standards.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (Master's degree preferred).</li><li>10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, or platform engineering.</li><li>Broad experience across multiple security domains, including identity, endpoint, cloud, automation, data protection, and threat detection.</li><li>Strong background in cloud services to include AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to evaluate, onboard, and integrate new vendor technologies into large-scale enterprise environments.</li><li>Strong programming and automation skills (Python, APIs, SDKs, cloud automation frameworks, Infrastructure as Code, Terraform, CI/CD).</li><li>Proven success in leading proofs-of-concept and scaling prototypes into production-ready designs.</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Defender Suite XDR, Sentinel, Zscaler, Wiz, Entra ID, ServiceNow, and/or comparable platforms.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels and communicate complex technical topics clearly.</li><li>Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments where speed, precision, and impact are equally critical.</li></ul>Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a hands-on innovator and integrator who thrives on bringing new technologies into the enterprise. They combine technical breadth with the ability to go deep when required, ensuring that new tools are not only tested but made operational at scale. They are comfortable engaging with vendors, building prototypes, running rapid evaluations, and working directly with executives to demonstrate business value. Above all, they bring creativity, speed, and technical leadership to strengthen the enterprise's cyber defense posture. Required: In a cover letter (no more than 2-3 pages) with their submitted resume, applicants should describe an instance how they successfully resolved conflict and improved collaboration between a product owner and their product team members, and the subsequent impact and value added. Required Skills: Accountability, Asset Management, Benefits Management, Computer Engineering, Cyber Defense, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Systems Integration, Integration Architecture, Leadership, Management System Development, Microsoft Azure, Platform Engineering, Product Management, Regulatory Compliance, Report Writing, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, System Designs, Technical Leadership, Threat Detection 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 U.S. Hybrid Work Model 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 $187,000.00 - $294,400.00 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: Remote Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): N/A Job Posting End Date: 12/22/2025 *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:R377432

Senior Director, Rapid Innovation Team - Cyber Security

Job Description We are seeking three experienced and highly motivated individuals to join our team for a Clinical Operations Educator position. As Clinical Operations Educator you will be fully dedicated to training and education activities supporting the monitoring roles in clinical operations e.g. Clinical Research Associate (CRAs), Clinical Research Managers (CRMs), in the Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) Regions in alignment with strategic priorities for the Regions, supporting an organization of more than 4000 FTEs. This role focuses on creating role-based, therapeutic area-specific, and process and system training materials and delivering them through live, virtual, or recorded sessions to support GCTO Regions. You will work collaboratively within the Monitoring Excellence team and engage with key stakeholders across GCTO to ensure training curricula are effective, through feedback and performance metrics, relevant, and aligned with business objectives. Main Responsibilities <ul><li> Develop Training Materials: Create and maintain training content aligned with Global Clinical Development standards and Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) and End to End Monitoring activities, including role-based and therapeutic area-specific modules, monitoring processes, and systems. Maintain training materials in compliance with applicable SOPs, policies, and regulatory requirements. </li><li> Defines and contributes to the development of training strategies for GCTO Regions </li><li> Deliver Training Sessions: Conduct and deliver live, face to face, virtual, or recorded Training for GCTO roles as required, ensuring engagement and knowledge retention, including train the trainer sessions as needed. </li><li> Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with our Company's R&D Learning & Development, subject matter experts, and process owners to design and implement effective training material. </li><li> Collaborates with our Company's R&D Learning & Development in the development and implementation of role-based training curricula. </li><li> Communications Support: Leads and develops communication materials (email, web content, presentations) to support training initiatives and business processes. </li><li> Monitor Training Effectiveness: Use metrics, surveys, and feedback tools to assess training impact and identify training needs, areas for improvement adjusting plans as appropriate to deliver improved performance. </li><li> Promote Best Practices: Implement and advocate for best practices in training design and delivery, ensuring alignment with company goals and quality standards. </li><li> Ensures that training maximizes competency with performance-based metrics tied to quality results. </li><li> Manages and oversees functional or cross-functional networks of training process owners/subject matter experts. </li><li> Collaborates with GCTO to increase visibility of local training, ensure alignment, avoid duplicity and globalize local training when applicable. </li><li> Provides back-up for Clinical Operations Educators in other Regions as needed. </li></ul> Qualifications, Skills & Experience Required Educational Requirements: <ul><li> Bachelor's degree in science (or equivalent e.g. nursing qualification) </li></ul> Preferred Educational Requirements: <ul><li> Advanced degree, (e.g., master's degree, M.D., PhD) </li></ul> Required Experience: <ul><li> 5 years of experience in clinical research, with mandatory 2 years of CRA experience. </li><li> 6 months of experience delivering training sessions, such as local or country-level training or subject matter expert (SME) training. </li></ul> Preferred Experience: <ul><li> 1 year CRM experience </li></ul> Required Knowledge and skills: <ul><li> Strong knowledge of drug development and clinical trial processes, including relevant standards and documentation. </li><li> Familiarity with FDA Good Clinical Practices, ICH Guidelines, and other major regulatory agencies' regulations and guidance. </li><li> Experience working in a hybrid environment with international cultural diversity. </li><li> Proficiency with learning technologies and platforms for delivering and tracking training. </li><li> Strong educational and coordination skills with demonstrated success in training delivery. </li><li> Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to retain the attention of diverse audiences. </li><li> Flexibility to work across different time zones to collaborate globally and deliver training sessions as needed. </li><li> Demonstrated knowledge of how people learn and the ability to use various instructional approaches to enhance learning outcomes. </li><li> Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills across organizational levels. </li><li> Ability to embrace change/improvement. </li><li> Demonstrated ability to analyse, interpret and solve problems. </li></ul>Extent of Travel: up to 40% Required Skills: Accountability, Accountability, Adaptability, Business Processes, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Site Management, Clinical Trial Management Processes, Clinical Trials, Clinical Trials Operations, Communication Management, Cultural Diversity, Decision Making, Drug Development, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Information Retention, Leadership, Nursing, Quality Management, Quality Standards, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Submissions, Risk Based Monitoring {+ 4 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 U.S. Hybrid Work Model 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 $139,600.00 - $219,700.00 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: 50% Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: Yes Hazardous Material(s): No Job Posting End Date: 12/18/2025 *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:R377831

Clinical Operations Educator -  Remote

Job Description Our company is passionate about bringing our medicines and vaccines to our customers around the world. Through market research, digital listening, and patient analytics, we are able to understand our customers' needs and strive to provide solutions to meet them. At our Company, we are leveraging insights, analytics and technology, as we invent for life on behalf of patients around the world. We are seeking those who have a passion for using strategic insights, data and analytics to drive decision making, that will allow us to tackle some of the world's greatest health threats. As the Director, Primary Market Research for Infectious Diseases , you will join a team of passionate, data-driven strategists who partner with stakeholders at local, regional and global levels to enable value-driven decision making. You will lead and coach a team of market research professionals (both US based and indirect team members based in India) responsible for planning, prioritizing, managing and executing work across Infectious Diseases and Hospital & Diversified brands spanning pre- and post-launch, as well as future assets. You will manage a diverse set of stakeholders at all levels and collaborate closely with peers in the Primary Market Leadership team and across the Digital Human Health (DHH) organization. Your Market Research and Analytics expertise will position you as a strategic partner who proactively engages cross-functional brand teams to address key business questions. You will be an exceptional leader and active member of the Primary Market Research leadership team. You will collaborate to define and maintain best practices, and test and implement innovative approaches to generating and delivering insights in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is a subject-matter expert in market research methodology who partners closely with stakeholders across Business Insights & Analytics, Pricing & Access, Sales, Promotion, U.S. and Global Marketing, Forecasting, and other Digital Human Health teams to elevate the impact of the market research function. The Director consistently demonstrates strong leadership, a transformational mindset, cultural awareness, and resilience, and thrives in a rapidly changing environment. Key responsibilities include and are not limited to the following: Lead a team of market research professionals (US and global) to design and execute research plans across the product lifecycle-from Business Development (BD) and early development through launch and mature phases-providing strategic partnership to the business by: <ul><li> Framing critical business questions and identifying information needs </li><li> Integrating considerations from other data sources and developing research/analysis plans </li><li> Managing the research process to deliver objective insights on customers, competitors, and market developments </li><li> Clearly articulating rationale, hypotheses, and methodology to leadership and franchise/client teams to ensure objectives are met and communicated across all levels </li><li> Assessing and directing vendor capabilities; managing analytic risks </li><li> Facilitating strategic discussions with marketing/commercial teams to drive data-driven decision-making and planning </li><li> Integrating multiple sources/studies to present strategic options </li><li> Providing consultative guidance to marketing/commercial teams </li><li> Take end-to-end ownership of team performance: ensure understanding of business challenges and information needs; evaluate alternatives; select appropriate methods; apply best practices; and champion new techniques/innovations to meet objectives. </li><li> Serve as a thought leader and strategic partner across commercial, R&D, and medical functions. </li><li> Embrace innovation and technology to modernize market research, uncover growth opportunities, and provide actionable brand- and portfolio-level insights in near real time. </li><li> Collaborate proactively with cross-functional partners-Business Insights & Analytics, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Market Access, Commercial, and advertising agencies-to ensure integrated launch and post-launch execution. </li><li> Partner with Forecasting to inform strategic assumptions, brand forecasts, KPI tracking, and benchmarking dashboards. </li><li> Partner with analytic functions to expand the use of novel data sources, including Real-World Data (RWD). </li><li> Lead ad hoc initiatives as needed. </li><li> Work effectively across multiple time zones and geographies. </li><li> Mentor and develop junior analysts; support ongoing growth of the team. </li></ul> Position Qualifications: Education: <ul><li> Required: BA/BS in Business / Marketing / Healthcare </li><li> Preferred: Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, PharmD, PhD) </li></ul> Experience, Knowledge and Skills: <ul><li> Minimum 10 years of experience in global pharmaceutical marketing and/or market research </li><li> Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies; strong understanding of secondary datasets/analytics and epidemiology data </li><li> Exposure to adjacent functions such as analytics, sales, forecasting, market access and pricing, marketing, or competitive intelligence </li><li> Knowledge of Infectious Diseases preferred; experience with global product launches is an advantage </li><li> Demonstrated ability to lead change: proactively prioritize, drive efficiency, challenge the status quo, and apply innovative approaches </li><li> Proven strategic partner/consultant with the ability to quickly build trust and credibility and develop effective cross-functional relationships </li><li> Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to think strategically and objectively; adept at communicating research outputs through storytelling that turns data into actionable insights </li><li> Technical proficiency and learning agility to master current and emerging market research techniques-including AI-in a rapidly evolving, ambiguous environment </li></ul> Preferred Knowledge and Skills: <ul><li> Launch excellence (e.g., go-to-market strategy, cross-functional readiness, post-launch optimization) </li><li> Early commercial development knowledge (e.g., target product profile shaping, demand assessment, value/Access inputs, early forecasting) </li><li> Project management and stakeholder management (plan, prioritize, manage risks/dependencies, drive alignment across functions) </li><li> Business acumen and strategic thinking (market sizing, competitive assessment, scenario planning, portfolio trade-offs) </li><li> Marketing strategy development (positioning, segmentation/targeting, value propositions, messaging) </li><li> Leadership that emphasizes customer focus, decision making, courage & candor, and collaboration / teamwork </li><li> Ability to motivate teams and support/lead transformation in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment </li><li> People leadership and management (coaching, performance management, talent development) </li></ul>Required Skills: Building Trust, Business Analysis, Business Development, Communication, Customer Insights, Data Analysis, Epidemiology, Forecasting, Go-to-Market Strategies, Market Access, Marketing, Market Research, Motivating Teams, Project Management, REMOTE_SKILL-1-52891, Researching, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Insights, Supplier Management, Talent Management, User Research, Waterfall Model 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 U.S. Hybrid Work Model 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 $187,000.00 - $294,400.00 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: Yes Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a Job Posting End Date: 12/29/2025 *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:R377094

Job Description In partnership with the Clinical Quality Operations Lead (CQOL and Head of CQO, the CQOM is accountable for the execution of operational quality activities within the assigned therapeutic area. This includes operational quality management and inspection management activities. The CQOM will oversee headquarters clinical quality operations and support clinical trial teams within the assigned therapeutic area, to proactively embed quality into our Company's sponsored trials, ensure adequate vendor oversight and address any quality issues as needed. The incumbent will be accountable for the development of quality plans to implement `quality by design` within clinical development programs, using a risk-based approach. The incumbent will be accountable for the overall strategy for maintaining ongoing inspection readiness as well as preparing for, management and follow up of regulatory inspections. Operational Quality Management:<ul><li>The Clinical Quality Operations Manager is accountable for overseeing the strategic implementation of `quality by design` principles in assigned clinical trials.</li><li>The CQOM will develop Risk Assessment and Categorization Tools and Quality Plans in partnership with the CTT.</li><li>The CQOMs within a specific therapy area will collectively and periodically (e.g. quarterly) perform a TA-level review of quality plans and risk mitigation approaches in order to identify any emerging signals or trends and provide relevant feedback to the CQOL and Head of CQO as appropriate.&bull; </li><li>The CQOM will facilitate and oversee the responses to audit and inspection observations as appropriate. In addition, the CQOM will work with peers to analyze data across therapy areas in order to identify signals and trends and will then develop and implement appropriate process improvement strategies.</li><li>In partnership with the CQOL, the CQOM will develop skillsets in order to be able to recognize and appropriately respond to new and emerging risks through the use of technology. In particular this will include developing and maintaining a profound knowledge of Good Clinical Practice with respect to digital data management (i.e. use of novel technology within clinical trials).</li><li>The CQOM will build and enable effective working relationships with key stakeholders in order to ensure and maintain role clarity and business effectiveness. This will include ongoing partnership with our research division QA and acting as the link between Clinical Development, study teams, global business functions and regional study management.</li><li>The CQOM, in partnership with peers, will contribute to the standardization of Clinical Quality Operations procedures, tools and templates in order to ensure consistency and seamless progression through the study lifecycle. </li><li>The CQOM is accountable for ensuring comprehensive oversight of all activities delegated to third parties. </li></ul>This will include, but not be limited to:<ul><li>Facilitating and monitoring CTT oversight of vendors</li><li>Development, review and revision of quality agreements with business partners (i.e. co-development of products with other pharmaceutical companies).</li><li>Ensuring that essential elements of the quality management system are in place for studies conducted in partnership with non-commercial organizations (e.g. NGO, government or academic institutions).</li></ul>Inspection Preparation and Management:<ul><li>The CQOM is responsible for maintaining current regulatory inspection knowledge as it relates to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) inspections by regulatory agencies worldwide, especially those conducted by key authorities such as the USA Food and Drug Administration, European Medicines Agency, UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, as well as other established and emerging authorities. The CQOM is responsible for maintaining appropriate levels of knowledge and skill in order to effectively lead and support GCP inspections, worldwide. Under the guidance of the CQO Lead, the CQOM may be assigned as Point of Contact for a specific area of regulations (e.g. FDA, EMA, NMPA, etc.). As such, the COM is responsible for monitoring, interpreting and communicating key regulatory developments within CQO.</li><li>Work with other therapeutically aligned CQOM to provide comprehensive oversight of the TA. Maintain contemporaneous awareness of filing schedules, potential future inspections and ongoing inspection preparation activity.</li><li>Develops, updates, and maintains GCP inspection procedures and guidelines within GCTO.</li><li>Contributes to the development and/ or revision of Company policies, SOPs and training materials.</li><li>Develops the strategy for management/support for GCP inspections of Company products to ensure that all phases of Regulatory Health Authority inspections (i.e. inspection preparation, management and follow up) are handled consistently, professionally and proactively and result in outcomes that demonstrate the Company's dedication to regulatory compliance.</li><li>Ensures that a cross-functional team (e.g. Quality & Continuous Improvement (QCI) colleagues, GCTO Country Operations, other GCTO functional areas, PV, GRACS, IT, etc.) is fully informed and prepared to support any Regulatory Health Authority inspection, worldwide. </li><li>In collaboration with the Global Inspection Coordinator and Head of CQO, maintain and QC the global inspection tracking system that tracks all GCP Regulatory Health Authority inspections, findings, responses and CAPAs, worldwide.</li><li>Acts as the subject matter expert and primary point of contact for relevant functional areas on Inspection Management in order to provide real-time, proactive advice and guidance.</li><li>Escalates potentially significant inspection findings/compliance risks/impact to Company Senior Management.</li><li>Develops the inspection management plan for each assigned and identified Regulatory Health Authority inspection, in conjunction with the applicable Cross-Functional Team.</li></ul>CAPA Management Support:<ul><li>Ensures that all actions and commitments related to audits and inspections are implemented in a timely manner. Tracks all inspection CAPA and regulatory commitments and checks evidence of completion.</li><li>Ensures repository of evidence in Documentum (containing evidence of CAPA and commitment completion, as well as other definitive inspection documentation) is complete for all Regulatory Health Authority inspections.</li><li>Provides guidance and support for CCQMs regarding inspections at a country level sites that require a Company headquarters input.</li></ul>Other activities:<ul><li>Provides input into GCP Quality and Compliance Council regarding the QMS, RACT, Quality Plans and Regulatory Health Authority inspections status and results, including escalation of overdue CAPA commitments.</li><li>Assesses and provides input to strengthen company programs/strategies (e.g. QCV, HQ QCP) with an aim to increase Inspection Readiness.</li><li>Leads, drives, facilitates and/or supports remediation, prevention activities as process improvement and training, as needed.</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>B.A./B.S. or M.A./M.S. Degree or equivalent in relevant health care area. Further formal education in quality management or business management is preferred.</li></ul>Prerequisites:<ul><li>Minimum of 6 years in clinical research including at least 2 years with developing and managing clinical quality systems and management of regulatory inspections.</li><li>Profound knowledge and comprehension of clinical development programs, clinical trial processes as well as quality management systems and quality control tools.</li><li>Expert knowledge of GCP/ICH and worldwide Regulatory Health Authority requirements.</li><li>Has delivered effective CAPA management solutions.</li><li>Has worked with risk management tools and processes within the clinical quality framework.</li></ul>Skills:<ul><li>Superior oral and written communication skills in an international environment.</li><li>Ability to manage and develop others, including formal performance management when necessary.</li><li>Excellent project management and organizational skills.</li><li>Excellent teamwork and leadership skills, including conflict resolution expertise and discretion.</li><li>Ability to lead cross-functional teams of business professionals within and outside our Research division</li><li>Able to act urgently for worldwide health authority inspection matters.</li><li>Ability to analyze, interpret and solve complex problems.</li><li>Ability to think strategically and objectively and with creativity and innovation.</li><li>Ability to proficiently interact with all levels of specialists & management and exert influence to achieve results.</li><li>Ability to identify and summarize the key issues from audits and inspections and to develop and deliver lessons learned.</li></ul>clinicaltrialjobs EligibleforERP Required Skills: Accountability, Accountability, Adaptability, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Development, Clinical Quality Management, Clinical Research, Clinical Site Management, Clinical Trial Management Processes, Clinical Trials, Conflict Resolution, Decision Making, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Inspection Readiness, Leadership, Management Process, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Operations Support, Pharmaceutical Management, Quality Management, Regulatory Inspections, Regulatory Submissions, Risk Assessments, Risk Based Monitoring, Risk Consulting {+ 4 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 U.S. Hybrid Work Model 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 $139,600.00 - $219,700.00 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: 25% Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): No Job Posting End Date: 12/23/2025 *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:R376897

Clinical Quality Operations Manager - Remote

Job Description This role is for a scientist who is an individual contributor with operational and technical responsibilities in Animal Health Pharmaceutical Sciences & Clinical Supplies (R&D). This position has a multiple roles including <ul><li> leveraging experience in drug product manufacturing to perform daily manufacturing operations (development & GMP) within the Formulation, Laboratory and Experimentation Center (FLEx Center) </li><li> supporting and/or leading pre-FLEx manufacturing activities that enable on-time program delivery </li><li> leveraging scientific/technical capabilities to support R&D development program activities as needed (formulation/process) </li></ul> The Scientist position will flex between roles when necessary to drive program and development needs. Primary Responsibilities: <ul><li> Support internal (FLEx Center; commercial sites) and external (CMOs) transfer of manufacturing processes. </li><li> Link to project teams/meetings to drive pre-FLEx manufacturing deliverables. </li><li> Support in preparation and manufacture of development and GMP drug product batches </li><li> Oversee inventory management and ensure raw materials are ordered and available for manufacturing activities </li><li> Lead data management activities related to communication through FLEx Scheduling and virtual tools. </li><li> Initiate deviation, change control, and documentation requests to comply with our company Quality Standards" </li><li> Incorporate scientific and technical knowledge to complete assigned tasks. </li><li> Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive effective communication and completion of deliverables. </li><li> Understand priorities from manager/supervisor to ensure task completion. </li><li> Understand/act on guidance from supervisor where decisions are guided by policies, procedure and business plan </li><li> Identify and help to resolve standard day to day quality, technical, and operational problems. </li><li> Trouble-shooting manufacturing process failures. Set priorities to meet daily deadlines </li><li> Work within budgetary/financial objectives. </li><li> Make decisions guided by policies and standard operating procedures. </li><li> Compliance: Responsible for creating and sustaining a culture of compliance (Safety, Environment, cGMP). </li><li> Responsible for driving continuous improvement and reviewing compliance documents, as per procedures </li><li> Exercise judgement and decision making to ensure quality product is reliably produced. </li><li> Continuous Improvement: Tie into overall FLEx Center metrics across modalities to drive efficiency. </li><li> Utilization of our company's Leadership Behaviors and Inclusion to promote daily work activities. </li><li> Keep informed on current policies/procedures and all other FLEx Center communications. </li><li> Enforce all safety rules and regulations and take prompt corrective action concerning potential safety hazards. </li><li> Identify root causes of manufacturing issues and implement corrective action </li><li> Enhance operational and/or technical capability through project experience or outside learning. </li><li> Author/review documentation related to operational procedures and/or reports </li></ul> Required Education: <ul><li> B.S. Degree in Science, Engineering or other related, technical field </li></ul> Required Experience and Skills: <ul><li> Minimum (3) years' experience in a functional area, such as Operations, Management, Quality, Technical Operations, Technology, Engineering </li></ul> Preferred Experience and Skills: <ul><li> Minimum (3) years' experience in relevant manufacturing or processing (bulk, solid oral dosage, solutions/suspensions, packaging, etc.) </li></ul>Required Skills: Accountability, Accountability, Bioanalytical Techniques, Biological Research, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Process Development, Clinical Investigations, Communication, Corrective Action Management, Detail-Oriented, Experimentation, Formulation Chemistry, GMP Compliance, Innovation, Inventory Management, Machine Learning (ML), Machine Troubleshooting, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Quality Control, Packaging, Pharmaceutical Process Development, Pharmaceutical Systems, Policy Management, Process Optimization, Product Evaluations {+ 5 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 U.S. Hybrid Work Model 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 $85,600.00 - $134,800.00 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: Not Applicable Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a Job Posting End Date: 01/5/2026 *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:R377848

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