Associate Director, Technical Project Management
MSDNew Jersey, United States • Upper Gwynedd Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Posted April 1, 2026
142400 - 224100 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Merck & Co., Inc. is a global healthcare leader with a commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Job Description
The Associate Director, Project Management — Pharma IT leads and delivers complex IT programs that support pharmaceutical research, development, manufacturing, and commercial operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
- 5+ years of progressive IT project/program management experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role in pharmaceutical or life sciences IT.
- Demonstrated experience delivering GxP-regulated systems, clinical systems (e.g., CTMS, eTMF), laboratory systems (LIMS, ELN), manufacturing systems (MES), or enterprise data platforms.
- Experience with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies and practical experience applying hybrid approaches in regulated projects.
- Proven vendor management experience with CROs, system integrators, and SaaS providers in pharma contexts.
- Excellent communication skills; experience presenting to senior leaders and supporting inspection/audit readiness.
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing project budgets and forecasting.
Benefits
- 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