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Provide advanced administrative and operational support including budget management, calendar coordination, and onboarding support. | Experience in administrative support with advanced Microsoft 365 skills; pharmaceutical or manufacturing experience preferred. | Job Description Summary The Vaccine Manufacturing Facility (VMF) Operations team is seeking an Associate II, Administrative Services to provide advanced administrative and operational support to the VMF Integrated Process Team (IPT). This role is responsible for enabling organizational effectiveness through executive support, operational coordination, budget administration, meeting management, and onboarding support. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted partner to leaders and teams, ensuring seamless execution of key business processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Operational & Business Support Manage departmental budgets within company systems, partnering with budget owners to monitor spending, track targets, and identify potential issues proactively. Support expense management and purchase order processing for assigned leaders, ensuring timely completion and compliance with company policies. Administer digital collaboration platforms, including SharePoint, Teams, and distribution lists, maintaining content accuracy, access controls, and governance standards. Drive administrative excellence by partnering with administrative colleagues and cross-functional teams to streamline processes, share best practices, and implement continuous improvements. Support operational compliance activities, including training curriculum administration, SOP updates, and training assignment tracking. Executive & Meeting Management Manage complex executive calendars, prioritizing competing demands, resolving scheduling conflicts, and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders. Coordinate and facilitate team meetings, workshops, and special events, including scheduling, logistics, meeting materials, minutes, and action item follow-up. Provide proactive support for leadership meetings and organizational priorities through schedule planning, stakeholder coordination, and independent follow-up. Onboarding & Team Coordination Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires, including equipment and resource requests, system access, organizational assignments, and other onboarding requirements to ensure a positive and efficient start. Qualifications Required Proven experience providing administrative support to leaders and/or large teams in a dynamic business environment. Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive organizational, financial, and personnel information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage leaders, colleagues, and external stakeholders. Excellent organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and digital collaboration tools. High level of integrity, professionalism, and collaboration. Preferred Experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or manufacturing industry. Two or more years of experience as an Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, or similar role. Experience using SAP for budget management, purchase orders, and cost tracking. Professional certifications such as Certified Administrative Professional (CAP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Professional in Human Resources (PHR). Education High School Diploma or equivalent required. Additional education, professional certifications, or related coursework preferred. What Success Looks Like Trusted partner to leaders and teams. Highly organized and responsive in a fast-paced environment. Proactive problem solver who anticipates needs and drives execution. Consistently maintains accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism while supporting critical business operations. #MSJR The salary range for this role is: $63,800 - $100,400 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. #EBRG #VetJobs Required Skills: Database Management, Data Entry, Document Management, Email Management, Event Planning, File Management, Inventory Management, Office Management, Payment Handling, Processing Expense Reports, Project Coordination, Purchase Order Management, Researching, Travel Coordination, Vendor Management 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 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: No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): N/A Job Posting End Date: 09/8/2026 *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.

Lead cross-functional teams to execute new product launches and manage supply chain risks. | 7+ years supply chain experience, bachelor's degree required, advanced degree and certifications preferred. | Job Description Job Description Supply Chain Management (SCM) coordinates all aspects of supply through planning, sourcing, manufacturing, inventory management, packaging, and delivery. In partnership with Marketing, Finance, and Manufacturing, we build robust demand and supply plans to ensure our life-changing products reach the right customer, at the right place, and at the right time. As a member of the Global Launch Planning (GLP) department, the Associate Director, Supply Chain Management is accountable for the end-to-end execution of assigned new product launches in first major markets. Reporting to the Director, Supply Chain Management – Global Launch Planning, you will lead cross-functional/divisional launch teams, develop and maintain market launch plans for your assigned portfolio, identify and mitigate launch risks, and carry your products through hypercare to a formal transition to sustaining owners. This is an individual contributor role with no direct people management responsibility; leadership is exercised through influence across a global matrix. Key Responsibilities Launch Execution and Risk Management Lead cross-functional/divisional launch teams for assigned products, from launch preparation through hypercare, and execute a formal, documented transition to designated sustaining owners. Partner with Value Chain Management to ensure assigned launch plans align with the Global Filing and Launch Strategy (GFLS) and Supply Chain Design requirements. Develop launch supply scenarios in collaboration with Commercial, E2E Planning, and Operations Research modeling teams; translate scenarios into clear options and recommendations for decision-makers. Identify risks to launch and ongoing supply, develop mitigations, and drive resolution within the working team; escalate through appropriate governance forums with clear options and recommendations. Contribute to business continuity planning for assigned products in collaboration with technology, manufacturing sites, procurement, regulatory, and commercial partners. Support cross-functional Global Event Management activities for new product supply interruptions, minimizing impact to supply, discard, revenue, and Company reputation. Capability Building and Continuous Improvement Apply and improve GLP standard work, launch processes, and systems to enable on-time launches and repeatable, high-performing execution. Track and report process and operational metrics for assigned products; surface performance improvement opportunities to the Director and the GLP team. Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, Communities of Practice, and the After-Action Review (AAR) process. Provide coaching, onboarding support, and knowledge sharing to launch planners and rotational/gig participants; mentor peers without formal reporting responsibility. Stakeholder Engagement and Alignment Build and maintain cross-enterprise stakeholder relationships across Human Health, Value Chain Management, Development and Commercialization Teams (DCT), Regional Supply Chain Management, New Product Introduction, External Manufacturing, and Supply Sites. Communicate clearly in ambiguous and uncertain conditions, and escalate through appropriate governance channels to enable timely business decisions. Support New Product S&OP for assigned products in collaboration with Global Human Health. Ensure visibility of assigned new products in supply governance forums including GLP Tier 4 and Global Supply Review; prepare content and represent assigned products at elevated tiers as directed. Education Required | Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Science related or other Business-related discipline. Preferred | Advanced Degree. Experience | Skills | Knowledge Required Seven (7) or more years of experience in supply chain, launch planning, and/or manufacturing operations within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. Prior project management experience in a cross-functional/cross-divisional environment. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive ownership and accountability without direct authority. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex, ambiguous information clearly to senior stakeholders. Ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities, work in an environment of uncertainty, and develop proactive risk-mitigation plans. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize data into informed recommendations. Continuous improvement/Lean mindset, with the ability to apply and improve standard work. Proactive mindset to anticipate and solve problems. Ability to work effectively across cultures and global networks. Preferred Demonstrated experience in launch management or new product introduction. Working knowledge of advanced planning systems and ERPs (e.g., SAP, Rapid Response/Kinaxis, Maestro). Certifications: APICS CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) or equivalent supply chain certification; Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt. Supply chain design, operations, risk management, and business/financial acumen. Required Skills: Business Alignment, Competency Development, Demand Management, Launch Management, Logistics Management, Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), Order Management, Product Distribution, Production Planning, Product Launch Management, Risk Avoidance, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Supply Chain Processes, Supply Chain Risk Management, Value Chain Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement​ We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts The salary range for this role is $129,000.00 - $203,100.00 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: No Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a Job Posting End Date: 09/16/2026 *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.

Lead and mentor compliance team ensuring IT alignment with global regulatory standards and oversee compliance strategy for capital investments. | Bachelor's degree with 10+ years IT compliance experience including 5 years managing teams and expertise in pharmaceutical regulations. | Job Description We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. We're at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We are seeking an experienced and proactive compliance leader to oversee our divisional compliance team to ensure regulatory alignment across our technology landscape. In this role, you will operate with a high degree of independence while championing a culture of transparency and knowledge sharing. You will serve as the vital link between IT and our broader business functions, ensuring that daily operations and major structural investments meet our rigorous global compliance standards. Responsibilities Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of compliance professionals. Successfully guide the team through ambiguity, competing priorities, and periods of complex organizational growth, fostering a resilient and adaptable team culture. Direct and oversee day-to-day IT operational compliance activities. Ensure that our ongoing IT processes, systems, and controls consistently meet internal standards and external regulatory requirements. Lead the IT compliance strategy and execution for large-scale capital investments. This includes ensuring all technology implementations for new facility builds and major upgrades to existing facilities are fully compliant from design through deployment. Act as the primary compliance liaison to key business units. Partner deeply with our Quality organization, the Global Engineering function, members of our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team, and internal stakeholders to align objectives and streamline compliance efforts. Drive and manage global process improvement initiatives across the compliance landscape. This includes executing targeted, small-scale operational enhancements as well as steering large, complex, multi-regional enterprise programs. Drive compliance initiatives independently while maintaining open, transparent communication with leadership and stakeholders. Actively promote knowledge sharing across departments to elevate the organization’s overall understanding of IT compliance. Qualifications Required A bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) is required. A minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in IT compliance. At least five (5) years of direct experience leading and managing teams. Demonstrated ability to inspire and manage teams effectively during complex times of change, growth, and shifting prioritization. Demonstrated, deep knowledge of supporting and validating computerized systems within a global, highly regulated pharmaceutical environment. Expertise must extend well beyond US FDA regulations (e.g., 21 CFR Part 11). Must possess a comprehensive understanding of international health authority regulations and guidelines, including the EMA (Europe), MHRA (UK), and other relevant global standards (such as Annex 11, ICH guidelines, and GAMP 5 methodologies). A self-starter who excels at independent execution, values clear communication and transparent reporting, and possesses exceptional stakeholder management skills. Required Skills: Audit Management, Business Process Improvements, Data Modeling, FDA Regulations, Global Engineering, Governance Management, Information Systems Strategy, Information Technology Operations, Investment Compliance, IT Compliance Audit, IT Compliance Management, IT Performance Management, IT Security Compliance, Leadership, Pharmacy Regulation, Process Improvement Projects, Quality Assurance (QA), Regulatory Requirements, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Team Management, Technical Compliance Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement​ We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts The salary range for this role is $173,200.00 - $272,600.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits. You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting. San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a Job Posting End Date: 08/11/2026 *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.

Drive enterprise-wide planning, governance, and organizational readiness for Global Data Management and Standards focusing on resource capacity planning and change management. | Bachelor's degree with 8+ years or advanced degree with 4+ years experience, strong analytical skills in Power BI/Tableau, and understanding of clinical data management and operational governance. | Job Description The Associate Director, Global Data Management and Standards - Business Operations, is responsible for collaborating with GDMS Leadership to drive enterprise-wide planning, governance, and organizational readiness initiatives that enable successful execution of strategic programs and projects. This role provides resource and capacity planning to ensure optimal allocation of talent, skills, and budget across the portfolio, while driving PMO standards, project governance, and performance reporting. The Associate Director partners with business leaders and key stakeholders to lead change management efforts, develop and execute communication strategies that promote transparency and stakeholder engagement, and champion learning and development initiatives that build organizational capabilities and support adoption of new processes, technologies, and ways of working. Through strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on continuous improvement, this position ensures the organization is equipped to deliver business objectives efficiently and sustainably. Responsibilities: Forecasting, Capacity, & Portfolio Management: Maintain headcount, workload, and demand models for the functional area; run allocation algorithms to help ensure the Book of Business is delivered with quality and timeliness. Support operating-model optimization within the functional area, translate outcomes into action plans and track through implementation. Manage real-time workload balancing, capacity, and compliance-driven case allocation across geographies within the functional area to ensure balanced operations, on-time delivery, and business continuity through holidays, resource availability, and demand peaks Build and maintain operational dashboards; collect, analyze, and validate portfolio data (efficiency, utilization, quality); ensure standardized reporting in partnership with cross-functional peers across GDMS (Global Data Management & Standards) and enterprise standards. Assist in developing forecasting tools, dashboards, and visualizations; contribute to continuous improvement of capacity modeling and workforce analytics. Support long-term quality management plans; participate in strategic and tactical special projects as needed. Operational Governance, Execution, & Metrics: Support PMO activities, including project planning, metrics tracking, status reporting, and management of cross-functional dependencies. Prepare inputs for Operational Reviews; ensure consistent metric definitions, sources, and timeframes per enterprise cadence and templates. Coordinate resource and financial forecasting, contracting, and invoicing; track variances and data integrity and publish reconciled views as required. Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain a unified set of metrics, training, and SOP/BP (Standard Operating Practice/ Best Practice) frameworks based on functional area needs. Monitor operational metrics post–system release to ensure realized efficiencies are captured in forecasting models and resource planning assumptions. Training, Communication, & Change Management: Support creation, maintenance, and delivery of role-specific curriculum; co-develop GDMS-wide training for the functional area; measure uptake. Coordinate function-specific communications and change management aligned to GDMS/GCTO (Global Clinical Trial Operations) frameworks. Embed Human-first Organization practices by designing adoption aids (FAQs, quick guides) and incorporating user feedback into process improvements. Qualifications, Skills & Experience: Technical Skills Ability to interpret operational, capacity, and financial data; comfortable with variance analysis and trends. Proficient with Power BI/Tableau and Excel (advanced modeling) for dashboards and what-if views. Working knowledge of capacity planning, resourcing, and portfolio management concepts. Familiarity with functional operational systems, performance dashboards, and workforce analytics data. Understanding of data integrity, metric standardization, and basic QC (Quality Control)/reconciliation practices. Basic grasp of forecasting, budgeting, and accruals; reads plan/forecast/actuals and ties them to operational drivers. Understanding of Agile collaboration and intake tracking tools for requests, changes, and release notes. Non-technical knowledge, skills, and abilities: Fluent in English; exceptional communication and influencing skills, able to engage and align stakeholders across functions, geographies, and levels. Strong stakeholder management and collaboration capabilities, fostering trust and effective partnerships. Skilled in organizing cross-team work; coordinates milestones and deliverables; escalates risks early. Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, motivating and guiding cross-functional and virtual teams without direct authority. Highly adaptable and resilient, able to prioritize and perform effectively under pressure in fast-changing environments. Works independently with accountability, exercising sound judgment and initiative while maintaining alignment with organizational priorities. Effective facilitator of decision-making, coordinating the work of others and driving timely resolution of complex issues. Crafts concise, decision-ready summaries for leadership, clearly framing risks, options, and recommendations. Strong organization and prioritization, managing multiple deliverables, running risk/change control, aligning stakeholders (including service providers), and providing status and governance updates. Sound judgment and accountability with emphasis on ambiguity, escalation management, and consensus-building on process/technology improvements. Enterprise Leadership Skills: Networking & Partnerships | Builds and sustains collaborative partnerships across GDMS, Finance, IT, and functional leaders to align forecasting assumptions, standardize metrics, and coordinate portfolio and resource priorities. Business Savviness | Applies strong operational and financial acumen to interpret portfolio performance, workforce capacity, and variance trends, guiding data-driven resource planning and efficiency decisions within the assigned scope. Influence | Influences cross-functional stakeholders by translating complex capacity, financial, and performance data into clear trade-offs, recommendations, and aligned action plans within governance forums. Business Operations Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's Degree Minimum of 8 years experience working in relevant field for associated job description OR Advanced Degree (Masters or Doctorate): Minimum of 4 years experience working in relevant field for associated job description Required Skills: Adaptability, Business Acumen, Change Management, Clinical Data Management, Data Analysis, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Strategic Thinking Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a Job Posting End Date: 08/16/2026 *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.

Develop and execute end-to-end biologics product supply strategies, leading cross-functional teams to manage risks and lifecycle strategies ensuring supply continuity. | Bachelor's degree with 7+ years in large molecule operations, strong leadership in matrix environments, and knowledge of regulatory strategies and product lifecycles. | Job Description At our company, we aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. We're at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. Join us in our mission to make a difference. Value Chain Management (VCM) is the accountable organization for our company's Manufacturing Division product supply chain strategy in alignment with Global Human Health (GHH) brand/ franchise commercial goals. The Biologics VCM Product Manager (PM) works under direction of the VCM Product Leader supporting the development and execution of end-to-end (E2E) product supply strategies for one or more Biologics products. The VCM Product Manager will be responsible for supporting supply chain design, global filing and launch strategy, long-range demand vs capacity planning, integrated risk management, cost of goods projections, and post-approval product/ process/ supply chain change and lifecycle strategies for their product(s). As a result, VCM Product Managers have direct impact on cost, quality, customer service, and compliance which ultimately affects access, continuity of supply, and commercial outcomes. The VCM Product Manager will help lead the cross-functional Supply Chain Working Group (SCWG) for pipeline products or Value Chain Management Team (VCMT) for commercial products to develop and maintain a multi-year product strategy, prioritize key investments across the product supply chain, assure key project execution, and drive year on year attainment of brand operating metrics. VCM PM will help the SCWG/ VCMT to serve as a network level escalation team, to manage issues and risks escalated from sites and functions that require network level responses and communications. This is a highly integrative position, and it requires strong large molecule operations and technical knowledge as well as very strong leadership skills to help create the vision that guides and inspires the team and stakeholders. The role also requires strong team building skills and exceptional strength in communications. Responsibilities: Assist in leading cross functional Supply Chain Working Group (SCWG) for pipeline products or Value Chain Management Team (VCMT) for commercial products Support and/ or lead commercial siting selection, supply chain design, and value stream mapping Assist in gaining alignment and endorsement for supply chain strategic elements through senior stakeholder management and appropriate executive governance forums Develop and maintain product supply chain lifecycle strategies through Product Master Plans (PMP) as products are commercialized Support management of post-approval physical product enhancements, process and method technical changes, robustness/quality/ productivity projects Manage product supply chain Integrated Risk Management (IRM) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP), including identification & prioritization of mitigation strategies Assist in Global Filing and Launch (GFLS) strategy development to gain cross-divisional alignment on scope of market launches and associated timing Support development of Cost of Goods projections through the product lifecycle Support network/ platform strategies driven by pipeline evolution, and support associated cross-functional teams implementing manufacturing network capability/ expansion programs Help manage the interface with GHH on the global long-range demand forecast, and engage with VCM analytics COE on the development and maintenance of supply models and conducting scenario analysis in response to evolving global demand dynamics Engage in resolution of global product supply disruptions where long-term strategic supply chain alternatives need to be established Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s of Science degree in Engineering, Science, or Supply Chain Management Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience Breadth of experience in large molecule (biologics/ vaccines) operations, technology, quality, and/ or supply chain Demonstrated ability to lead a cross-functional matrix teams through strategy/ project development and execution teams driving accountability through measured accomplishments Knowledge of the functions that support the business including the following: Product/ Process Development, Manufacturing Operations, Finance, Regulatory, Quality, Compliance, Supply Chain and Commercial Operations Understanding of manufacturing, testing and release processes for products supported. Understanding of regulatory strategy with respect to new product introduction (GFLS) and inline lifecycle management (change control) Understanding of product development lifecycle and integration of CMC and clinical strategy to bring a product to market. Ability to engage with our Research & Development division colleagues to ensure product is positioned to reliably launch with appropriate robustness and quality Ability to design and optimize product supply chains to deliver on necessary capacity, cost, and performance as measured by targeted SCM KPIs (lead time, inventory, COGs etc.) Strategic thinking and ability to assimilate highly complicated and multi-factored inputs into an integrated strategy that clearly links to business objectives and enterprise priorities Demonstrated ability to make timely decisions and influence direction in ambiguous situations Strong business acumen including understanding of financial product and network management as applied to key business processes such as business case/NPV analysis, product COGS interrogation and effective risk authorization stewardship. Understanding of product commercial strategy to inform supply strategy Assertiveness and ability to persuade and influence decisions along with driving accountability through measured accomplishments Proactive mindset and ability to look outside the assigned role with an eagerness to identify potential product and supply risks and engage in opportunities to improve business processes Proficiency in project and portfolio management tools and techniques Strong data analysis skills with competence in analyzing data sets and translating to drive business decision making Effective verbal and written communication skills with an ability to organize complex information in a concise and compelling manner Preferred: · Master’s of Science degree in Engineering, Science, or Supply Chain Management with eight (8) years of required work experience Required Skills: Business Continuity, Business Processes, Business Process Improvements, Clinical Supply Chain Management, Data Analysis, Driving Continuous Improvement, ERP Financial Systems, Inventory Control Management, Portfolio Management, Product Strategies, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Design, Supply Chain Processes, Supply Change Management, Team-Building Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement​ We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts The salary range for this role is $129,000.00 - $203,100.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits. You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting. San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a Job Posting End Date: 08/1/2026 *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.

Manage strategic and operational plans for clinical supply movement, forecasting, and risk mitigation. | Bachelor's degree or 10+ years experience, 5+ years in project management and supply chain planning, SAP proficiency, GMP/GCP knowledge. | Job Description The Global Clinical Supply (GCS) organization is accountable for managing the 'end-to-end' integrated clinical supply chain across the full portfolio of clinical trials. GCS is accountable for the planning, sourcing, labelling, packaging and delivery of clinical supplies to clinical sites globally. The GCS Planning (Planning) organization is the key interface between clinical development teams and the operational/executional arms within the business. This role works within the Planning Execution and Inventory Management Section of the GCS Planning organization. Working independently, the Inventory Manager Clinical Supplies Project Manager (IM CSPM) creates strategic and operational plans associated with the downstream activities of clinical supplies for their assigned studies. The primary function of the IM CSPM is planning the availability of materials and subsequent movement through our depot network and further through to distribution and management of materials to the clinical site. The incumbent must have demonstrated understanding of E2E product development process & connectivity between functions supporting pipeline (i.e. clinical development, CMC, supply chain, & human health), and balancing needs of patients & ensuring stable supply of product. ​ Primary activities include, but are not limited to: Participates on the Clinical Trial Team (CTT) and collaborates closely with other functional area representatives to negotiate timelines and strategy for clinical supplies. Interacts with key partners in both GCS (Logistics and Trade, Distribution, Operations etc.) as well as other organizations such as Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) headquarter and regional colleagues and Global Development Quality (GDQ) to address clinical supply related topics. Responsible and accountable for establishing the timelines for clinical supply needs per protocol and ensuring a robust signal for packaging and distribution for Clinical Finished Goods (CFGs) Analyzes and anticipates clinical study risks as they relate to clinical supply chain deliverables and prepares, analyzes, and/or develops mitigation strategies for review with clinical partners and senior leaders. Responsible and accountable for utilizing key tools/systems such as IRT & Microsoft PowerApps, SWMS, Veeva, MEDS, MyLearning, and other Microsoft Applications in the management of clinical supplies for assigned studies. Works directly in the SAP system to ensure a robust and consolidated forecast for CFGs is maintained. Report clinical supply chain incidents to support the gathering of metrics in GCS to describe business health. Participate in root causing to identify areas for operational improvement. Participates in initiation and timely processing of change controls through collaboration with GCS Planning and other cross functional stakeholders and in accordance with established GCS planning SOPs/BPs and QMS Topic 3.4 Change Control Procedures and Work Instructions. Participates in authoring and timely processing of deviation records as well as supports deviation investigations as required. Participates in critical non-pipeline and compliance activities in support of GCS Planning (e.g., process improvement initiatives, subject matter expert roles, SOP/BP development/maintenance, cross functional projects, etc.) Participates in supporting regulatory agency inspections for assigned trials as required. Demonstrates high capability to solve unstructured problems, make informed risk decisions considering both technical & business risks, & influence portfolio decisions with facts and data​ Demonstrates ability to balance strategy with ability for tactical execution and has strong ownership & accountability of assigned work​ Focus on Customers & Patients. Make rapid, disciplined decisions. Demonstrates Ethics & Integrity. Required Experience and Skills: Bachelor’s Degree in business, supply chain management, engineering or scientific discipline or High School Diploma with 10+ years equivalent industry experience in Pharmaceutical Clinical Supply (packaging, labeling, logistics and clinical supply inventory management) At least 5 years of experience in project management At least 5 years of experience in planning, scheduling, coordination and processing of supply chain activities, or the equivalent Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills: ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at various levels, including cross-functional teams, senior management, external vendors, and clinical sites. Strong negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building skills to ensure alignment and collaboration in the supply planning process.​ Project Management Skills: strong knowledge of the principles of project management and clinical customer relationship management. Technical Proficiency: familiarity with supply chain systems and software (e.g. SAP or Oracle) and demand planning principles as well as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Strong Analytical & Problem Solving Skills: ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize supply chain processes. Flexibility & Adaptability: Demonstrates ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with the capability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and priorities.​ Detail Oriented & Organized: strong attention to detail in managing complex supply chain activities; ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.​ Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proactive approach to identify process inefficiencies, develop solutions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the clinical supply planning function. Proficiency in using supply chain management systems and software, including experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP), demand planning tools, and inventory management systems. Proven record in project / portfolio management. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Clinical Practices (GCP) is highly desirable. Preferred Experience and Skills: Results-orientation with the proven ability to execute on collaborative projects and develop subject matter expertise Knowledge of order management, supply chain operations and document control. #eligibleforERP GCScareer26 #MSJR Required Skills: Adaptability, Adaptability, Business Risks, Change Management, Clinical Development, Clinical Supplies Management, Clinical Supply Chain Management, Clinical Trial Management, Complex Data Analysis, Cross-Functional Leadership, Data Analysis, Demand Planning, Detail-Oriented, Deviation Investigations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Interpersonal Relationships, Inventory Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), Portfolio Management, Process Improvement Projects, Project Management, Risk Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Supply Chain Systems {+ 2 more} Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement​ We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts The salary range for this role is $117,000.00 - $184,200.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits. You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting. San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: Yes Hazardous Material(s): No Job Posting End Date: 07/24/2026 *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.

Lead proof of concept exercises and oversee engineering of complex security systems across environments. | Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in people and engineering leadership for enterprise initiatives, strong innovation and communication skills. | Job Description Our company is looking for a leader to join our Cyber Rapid Innovation organization to spearhead new technology initiatives. This leader serves as an enterprise-wide point of contact and SME for emerging technologies and how they impact our overall security footprint. Additionally, this individual will serve as a liaison between our company and the broader cyber industry and community. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and innovation, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we invite you to join our team and make a significant impact. This is a hybrid role (3 days in the office) based in Rahway, NJ Responsibilities Lead end-to-end proof of concept exercises for our CISO organization Interface with vendors, peers, and the broader industry to stay on top of new and emerging technologies in the security ecosystem Oversee the engineering and implementation of complex security systems bo.th on-premises and in the cloud Build a strong internal network to ensure cohesion across multiple business verticals Ensure engineering excellence is front and center as new solutions are brought in and enabled Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in related field Minimum five years of managerial experience in people leadership, with the ability to inspire and guide teams At least 5 years' experience in Engineering leadership experience, with a specific focus on large enterprise-scale initiatives Strong written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly Demonstrated innovation in the field of technology and/or cybersecurity Adept at networking and building partnerships within the industry Commitment to execution excellence, ensuring high standards in all projects Strong analytical thinking skills, with the ability to solve complex problems Required Skills: Application Security, Application Security, Certificate Services, Change Catalyst, Communication, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Analytics, Cybersecurity Operations, Delivery of Security Applications, Design Applications, Emerging Technologies, Establishing Contacts, Information Security, Leadership, Liaison Communications, Network Segmentation, Operational Technology (OT) Security, Project Management, Project Planning, Security Compliance, SLA Management, Strategic Initiative, Systematic Problem Solving, System Designs {+ 3 more} Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement​ We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts The salary range for this role is $156,900.00 - $247,000.00 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: No Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): N/a Job Posting End Date: 07/24/2026 *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.

Lead strategic direction and operating model for enterprise content supply chain orchestration focusing on standardization and automation globally. | 8+ years leading complex technology-enabled business transformations in regulated environments with a bachelor's degree; preference for pharmaceutical or healthcare experience. | Job Description The Director, Content Supply Chain Orchestration is accountable for defining and leading the strategic direction, operating model, and execution of an enterprise content supply chain orchestration capability that enables faster, higher-quality, and more cost-effective content creation at scale. This role translates business priorities into an integrated content supply chain strategy that supports global product launches, omnichannel engagement, and reuse of approved content across markets and brands. This leader owns the orchestration layer across people, process, data, and technology, with responsibility for standardization, governance, automation, and value realization across the end-to-end content lifecycle. The role requires strong strategic leadership in a highly matrixed, regulated environment, including the ability to influence senior leaders, shape enterprise decisions, lead global transformation, and build high-performing teams that deliver measurable business impact. Required Experience & Qualifications: 8+years experience leading complex, technology-enabled business transformation in global, matrixed organizations, with demonstrated accountability for enterprise outcomes and cross-functional delivery. Proven success designing, scaling, and governing operating models, workflows, or platforms that improve speed, quality, compliance, and efficiency across an end-to-end process. Strong experience partnering with senior stakeholders across business, technology, operations, and compliance functions to shape strategy, drive alignment, and manage complex trade-offs. Demonstrated track record leading organizational change, global rollouts, and adoption of new capabilities in regulated environments, including management of risk, dependencies, and value realization. Experience building, leading, and developing high-performing teams, including coaching leaders and fostering an inclusive, accountable, and growth-oriented culture. Strong understanding of pharmaceutical, healthcare, or other highly regulated business environments, including the importance of governance, compliance, and quality. Preferred experience with content supply chain, digital asset management, workflow orchestration, metadata strategy, and Adobe-based or related enterprise platforms. This role will report into Executive Director, Content Enablement & Execution and will lead up to 10 members of the product team. Necessary Competencies: · Strategic enterprise mindset with the ability to connect operational decisions to business outcomes and long-term capability building. · Strong leadership presence and executive communication skills, with the ability to influence and align senior stakeholders in a complex matrix. · High learning agility and sound judgment, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, assess trade-offs, and make decisions at pace. · Strong change leadership capabilities, including the ability to inspire adoption, sustain momentum, and embed new ways of working. · Inclusive people leader who develops talent, builds trust, and creates an environment of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement Education Minimum Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, engineering, life sciences, or a related field required. Advanced degree preferred. Key Accountabilities 1. Strategy, Operating Model, and Governance · Define and evolve the enterprise strategy, operating model, and governance for content supply chain orchestration, aligned to business priorities, launch needs, and long-term capability goals.· Establish decision frameworks, standards, and guardrails that enable consistency, scale, compliance, and efficient execution across the end-to-end content lifecycle.· Translate strategic objectives into prioritized roadmaps, clear success measures, and sequenced delivery plans across people, process, data, and technology. 2. End-to-End Process Design and Orchestration· Own the design and continuous improvement of scalable, standardized workflows spanning intake, planning, creation, review, approval, distribution, reuse, and retirement of content.· Balance enterprise standardization with market and brand needs, ensuring the operating model supports both global consistency and local execution requirements.· Identify opportunities to reduce cycle time, improve quality, eliminate duplication, and increase reuse through simplification and orchestration. 3. Data, Metadata, and Automation· Lead the enterprise approach to taxonomy, metadata, and tagging standards to improve findability, reuse, reporting, and downstream optimization.· Drive automation opportunities across the content supply chain, leveraging workflow and platform capabilities to improve efficiency, control, and user experience.· Partner with data, analytics, and platform teams to ensure orchestration capabilities generate actionable insights and measurable business value. 4. Platform Enablement and Transformation Delivery· Provide business leadership for orchestration-related platform capabilities, including prioritization of enhancements, integrations, and rollout sequencing.· Lead large-scale transformation and migration efforts from legacy tools and fragmented ways of working into a standardized future-state ecosystem.· Ensure delivery is achieved with clear governance, strong dependency management, disciplined risk mitigation, and minimal business disruption. 5. Stakeholder Leadership and Enterprise Influence· Serve as a trusted strategic partner to senior leaders across business, operations, technology, legal, regulatory, medical, and external partners.· Influence enterprise decisions by articulating trade-offs, risks, and recommendations clearly, and by building alignment across stakeholder groups without direct authority.· Communicate progress, issues, and outcomes to leadership with clarity and transparency, reinforcing accountability and confidence in delivery. 6. People Leadership and Capability Building· Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing global team, building depth in strategic thinking, execution excellence, and change leadership.· Create an inclusive and accountable culture that encourages collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and strong talent development.· Assess capability gaps and build the organizational structures, roles, and development plans needed to sustain long-term success. Success Criteria for the role: · A clear enterprise content supply chain strategy and operating model is defined, adopted, and governed across priority areas. · Measurable improvements are achieved in speed, reuse, quality, compliance, and cost efficiency across the content lifecycle. · Platform, workflow, and migration initiatives are delivered with strong adoption, controlled risk, and sustained business value. · Senior stakeholders view the function as a trusted partner that brings clarity, structure, and forward momentum to complex transformation efforts. · The organization demonstrates strong engagement, capability growth, and leadership bench strength within the team. Required Skills: Asset Management, Benefits Management, Business Transformation, Global Rollouts, Global Team Collaboration, Global Transformation, Life Science, Management System Development, Operating Models, Operational Decisions, Process Orchestration, Product Management, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation Strategies, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, System Designs Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts The salary range for this role is $173,200.00 - $272,600.00 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: Hybrid Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a Job Posting End Date: 07/24/2026 *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. Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

Define and guide the conceptual and technical architecture for an enterprise Data Context Layer platform to enable self-service publishing and consumption of standardized data context. | Bachelor's degree and 8+ years in enterprise, solution, or data architecture with expertise in semantic technologies and AI infrastructure. | Job Description Role Overview This role is part of a broader enterprise initiative to establish a Data Context Layer (DCL) — a foundational capability designed to provide consistent, reusable, and scalable context across enterprise data products. The DCL is intended to address challenges related to data fragmentation, lack of shared semantics, and inconsistent interpretation of data across systems and products. It establishes a unified layer for representing context, relationships, and meaning, enabling downstream products to operate with greater consistency, interoperability, and intelligence. In addition, the DCL plays a critical role in enabling agentic AI capabilities across the enterprise by providing the structured context and semantic grounding required for intelligent agents to operate reliably. This includes ensuring that agent-driven workflows and decisions are based on consistent, governed, and interpretable data context, reducing risks associated with fragmentation, ambiguity, and lack of control. Within this initiative, we are seeking a Lead Architect to define and guide the conceptual and technical architecture for an enterprise platform that enables teams to publish, discover, and consume standardized data context through self-service. This role will shape the target architecture, integration patterns, and technical standards that support scalable, secure, and production-ready context services across the enterprise. The ideal candidate has deep experience in enterprise architecture, data platforms, semantic technologies, and AI-enabled systems. Familiarity with ontologies, OWL, metadata-driven architectures, agentic AI, prompt engineering, and context engineering is required, as the platform must support both human and AI-driven consumers of context. Key Responsibilities Define the target architecture for the enterprise data context self-service platform. Establish architectural standards and patterns for: context publishing discovery access control versioning validation lineage and provenance observability and monitoring Partner with product, engineering, service design, security, and governance teams to ensure the platform is technically sound and aligned to enterprise needs. Evaluate and recommend technologies and integration patterns including: ontology and semantic modeling approaches OWL/RDF-based systems knowledge graphs semantic layers MCP, A2A, and Timbr-like technologies where applicable Design architecture that supports both self-service user workflows and AI/agentic consumption patterns. Ensure context can move from development to production in a governed, scalable, and supportable way. Define non-functional requirements including performance, resilience, security, compliance, and operational maintainability. Review solution designs and implementation plans to ensure adherence to architectural standards. Create reference architectures, patterns, and decision records to guide implementation teams. Collaborate with platform teams to support long-term scalability, reuse, and interoperability across domains. Help shape how the platform supports agentic AI workflows, including structured prompt context, tool access, and reliable data grounding. Minimum Required Qualifications Bachelors degree 8+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, data architecture, or platform architecture. Strong technical background in data platforms, metadata systems, semantic technologies, or AI infrastructure. Familiarity with ontologies, OWL, RDF, knowledge graphs, and semantic layer concepts. Experience designing platforms that support self-service, enterprise-scale reuse, and governed access. Expertise in agentic AI, prompt engineering, and context engineering concepts. Experience defining and enforcing technical standards across multiple teams. Strong ability to communicate architecture decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Experience with MCP, A2A, Timbr, or similar context-serving or semantic interoperability technologies. Background in enterprise data governance, metadata management, or data catalog architectures. Experience supporting AI-enabled platforms or agentic workflows. Knowledge of production concerns such as observability, testing, CI/CD, identity and access management, and lifecycle management. Experience creating reference architectures and reusable patterns for platform teams. Familiarity with regulated or security-sensitive enterprise environments. What Success Looks Like Success in this role means: the platform has a clear, scalable Conceptual/Technical architecture context is served consistently and securely across the enterprise teams can build and integrate using reusable patterns development-to-production flows are reliable and governed the platform supports both enterprise applications and AI/agentic use cases architectural decisions reduce duplication and increase long-term maintainability Required Skills: Context Mapping, Data Modeling, Design Applications, Enterprise Architecture (EA), Enterprise Architecture Management, Enterprise Data, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Security Operations, Metadata, Metadata Management, Ontology, Prompt Engineering, Reference Architectures, Release Management, Requirements Management, Semantic Web, Solution Architecture, System Designs, System Integration Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts The salary range for this role is $142,400.00 - $224,100.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits. You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting. San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): N/A Job Posting End Date: 07/13/2026 *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. Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

Lead franchise performance and strategic alignment for pharma portfolio across regions ensuring launch readiness. | Requires 10+ years in pharma commercial operations or consulting with a bachelor's and preferably a postgraduate degree. | Job Description Reports to: AVP Intercontinental Business Operations Position Summary The Intercontinental Portfolio Lead is a critical leadership role within the Intercontinental (IC) Regional Team, responsible for driving franchise performance, execution excellence, and strategic alignment across the Pharma/Specialty portfolio. The Portfolio Lead will ensure effective translation of strategy into execution, accelerate launch readiness, and deliver sustained performance across markets, while serving as the primary interface between Global Franchises and the Intercontinental Region. In addition, the Portfolio Lead is accountable for leading 1–2 high-impact cross-regional strategic initiatives, focused on advancing capabilities, improving execution models, and unlocking growth across Intercontinental markets. The role requires deep enterprise and commercial strategic expertise, a hands-on execution-focused leadership approach, and a strong understanding of the Intercontinental business. Success requires strong analytical skills to generate insights and actionable plans, exceptional influencing skills with tact and diplomacy, and a proven track record of business leadership, collaboration, and delivering results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Position Responsibilities Franchise Leadership & Regional Stewardship Act as the IC lead and spokesperson for the Pharma/Specialty franchise Lead and coordinate the IC franchise community and squads across regions Drive alignment of strategy, priorities, and execution across markets and sub-regions (CMOs/RCLs in AP, EEMEA, and LATAM) Represent IC perspectives in global discussions and governance Act as the primary interface between Global Franchises and Intercontinental, building strong partnerships across global, regional, and local stakeholders Strategy Execution & Performance Management Consolidate global strategies into clear, actionable regional priorities Monitor, consolidate, and report business performance across the portfolio Identify risks and opportunities and drive proactive course correction Ensure disciplined execution against financial and strategic objectives Launch Excellence & Portfolio Acceleration Coordinate regional efforts for launch readiness and launch excellence Drive lifecycle management priorities and portfolio optimization Support execution across both launch and in-line assets Strategic Initiatives & Capability Building Lead 1–2 cross-regional strategic projects such as localizations, commercial business development, above-market partnerships, and capability deployment in coordination with cross-functional teams (Access, Policy, BD, DHH) Required Experience and Skills Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience across marketing, sales, access, commercial operations or related experiences in pharmaceutical or management consulting company Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, or equivalent) preferred Proven track record in commercial strategy and execution, launch excellence and/or portfolio management, leading complex, cross-functional initiatives Exposure to multiple markets and diverse healthcare systems Preferred Experience and Skills Depth of Therapeutic Area expertise in Pharma/Specialty, coupled with the Intercontinental region experience (Market experience is a strong plus (P&L and people management)) Depth of Marketing, Market Access understanding and P&L management, as well as a fundamental understanding of the Intercontinental business Leadership and Impact: Proven track record of high-performance launches and driving business results Collaboration & Influence without authority: Strong collaboration skills, both within commercial teams and cross divisional teams including R&D and manufacturing, medical affairs, Outcomes Research and Access Communication: Ability to clearly articulate messages/information across the enterprise and to all levels, including highest levels of senior leadership Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to analyze complex data and create clear patient and customer centric strategies Challenging Status Quo: Ability to push past internal obstacles to drive initiatives forward Travel Position requires up to 30-50 % travel Location Preference is for this role to be based in Lucerne, Switzerland (Intercontinental HQ). Relocation support can be provided to the successful candidate, if required. The role may also be based in the United States, in Rahway or Upper Gwynedd. Only U.S.-based local candidates will be considered for U.S.-based positions, and no visa or relocation support to the United States will be provided. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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 varied experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with varied 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 $190,800.00 - $300,300.00 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 on our US Compensation and Benefits homepage US Compensation and Benefits homepage. You can apply for this role through career page, (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 We do 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. Required Skills: Commercial Strategies, Cross-Functional Leadership, Data-Driven Decision Making, Executive Communications, Influence, Launch Excellence, Portfolio Management, Profit and Loss (P&L), Strategic Thinking Preferred Skills: Speciality Pharmaceuticals Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE 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: International VISA Sponsorship: Yes Travel Requirements: 50% Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): no Job Posting End Date: 07/20/2026 *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. Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

Lead vaccine and infectious disease portfolio across region to drive franchise performance and strategic alignment. | Requires 10+ years in pharmaceutical commercial operations or management consulting with advanced degree preferred. | Job Description Reports to: AVP Intercontinental Business Operations Position Summary The Intercontinental Portfolio Lead is a critical leadership role within the Intercontinental (IC) Regional Team, responsible for driving franchise performance, execution excellence, and strategic alignment across the Vaccines & Infectious Disease portfolio. The Portfolio Lead will ensure effective translation of strategy into execution, accelerate launch readiness, and deliver sustained performance across markets, while serving as the primary interface between Global Franchises and the Intercontinental Region. In addition, the Portfolio Lead is accountable for leading 1–2 high-impact cross-regional strategic initiatives, focused on advancing capabilities, improving execution models, and unlocking growth across Intercontinental markets. The role requires deep enterprise and commercial strategic expertise, a hands-on execution-focused leadership approach, and a strong understanding of the Intercontinental business. Success requires strong analytical skills to generate insights and actionable plans, exceptional influencing skills with tact and diplomacy, and a proven track record of business leadership, collaboration, and delivering results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Position Responsibilities Franchise Leadership & Regional Stewardship Act as the IC lead and spokesperson for the Vaccines & Infectious Disease franchise Lead and coordinate the IC franchise community and squads across regions Drive alignment of strategy, priorities, and execution across markets and sub-regions (CMOs/RCLs in AP, EEMEA, and LATAM) Represent IC perspectives in global discussions and governance Act as the primary interface between Global Franchises and Intercontinental, building strong partnerships across global, regional, and local stakeholders Strategy Execution & Performance Management Consolidate global strategies into clear, actionable regional priorities Monitor, consolidate, and report business performance across the portfolio Identify risks and opportunities and drive proactive course correction Ensure disciplined execution against financial and strategic objectives Launch Excellence & Portfolio Acceleration Coordinate regional efforts for launch readiness and launch excellence Drive lifecycle management priorities and portfolio optimization Support execution across both launch and in-line assets Strategic Initiatives & Capability Building Lead 1–2 cross-regional strategic projects such as localizations, commercial business development, above-market partnerships, and capability deployment in coordination with cross-functional teams (Access, Policy, BD, DHH) Required Experience and Skills Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience across marketing, sales, access, commercial operations or related experiences in pharmaceutical or management consulting company Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, or equivalent) preferred Proven track record in commercial strategy and execution, launch excellence and/or portfolio management, leading complex, cross-functional initiatives Exposure to multiple markets and diverse healthcare systems Preferred Experience and Skills Depth of Therapeutic Area expertise in Vaccines & Infectious Diseases, coupled with the Intercontinental region experience (Market experience is a strong plus (P&L and people management)) Depth of Marketing, Market Access understanding and P&L management, as well as a fundamental understanding of the Intercontinental business Leadership and Impact: Proven track record of high-performance launches and driving business results Collaboration & Influence without authority: Strong collaboration skills, both within commercial teams and cross divisional teams including R&D and manufacturing, medical affairs, Outcomes Research and Access Communication: Ability to clearly articulate messages/information across the enterprise and to all levels, including highest levels of senior leadership Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to analyze complex data and create clear patient and customer centric strategies Challenging Status Quo: Ability to push past internal obstacles to drive initiatives forward Travel Position requires up to 30-50 % travel Location Preference is for this role to be based in Lucerne, Switzerland (Intercontinental HQ). Relocation support can be provided to the successful candidate, if required. The role may also be based in the United States, in Rahway or Upper Gwynedd. Only U.S.-based local candidates will be considered for U.S.-based positions, and no visa or relocation support to the United States will be provided. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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 varied experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with varied 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 $190,800.00 - $300,300.00 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 on our US Compensation and Benefits homepage. You can apply for this role through career page , (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 We do 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. Required Skills: Commercial Strategies, Cross-Functional Leadership, Data-Driven Decision Making, Executive Communications, Infectious Disease, Influence, Launch Excellence, Portfolio Management, Profit and Loss (P&L), Strategic Thinking Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE 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: International VISA Sponsorship: Yes Travel Requirements: 50% Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): no Job Posting End Date: 07/20/2026 *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. Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

Lead global clinical supply quality systems ensuring compliant, inspection-ready operations and drive compliance strategy across stakeholders. | Bachelor's or Master's degree with 6+ years in regulated GxP environment managing quality systems globally. | Job Description The Associate Director in Global Clinical Supply (GCS) Compliance is a subject matter expert and project leader responsible for advancing and sustaining GxP Quality Systems across GCS to ensure clinical supply operations are executed in a compliant, inspection‑ready, and risk‑based manner. GCS supports Phase I–IV trials across 60+ countries in alignment with local and regional regulations for GxP (GMP, GDP, and GCP) and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS). In this role, the Associate Director applies deep technical judgment and systems level thinking to complex compliance challenges while influencing outcomes across a highly matrixed organization. This role provides expert support and project leadership for key GCS compliance processes —including deviations, CAPA, change control, documentation, training, audits/inspections, analytics, risk management, and EHS. Associate Directors are expected to apply expertise and subject matter depth broadly across these domains. The Associate Director partners closely with GCS functional areas and stakeholders within Development Sciences and Clinical Supply, our company's Research Laboratories Quality Assurance, Global Development Quality, IT/Digital, GCTO, Procurement, and other enterprise stakeholders to drive compliance strategy, QMS alignment, and performance improvement within GCS. Qualifications Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a Scientific, Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience in a regulated GxP environment; or master’s degree with 6+ years of experience in compliance, quality, technical operations, or related disciplines. Demonstrated experience in supporting or managing multiple GxP Quality Systems (e.g., deviations, CAPA, change control, documentation, training, audits/inspections, risk management, EHS) is required. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives or complex compliance projects at a regional or global scale. Skill-based Qualifications: With strong subject matter expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to lead complex system and process design and execution, candidates must demonstrate: Experience and ability to provide technical oversight and strategic process leadership across multiple compliance pillars such as deviations, CAPA, change control, documentation, training, risk management, inspection/audit coordination, and Environmental Health & Safety. Proven track record of interpreting regulations and designing new processes or governance frameworks to drive compliance across global network. Includes ability to independently resolve complex compliance challenges and deliver sustainable improvements. Advanced ability to apply GxP and ALCOA+ principles to ensure quality and data integrity in system and process execution. Expertise in proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to timelines, scope, compliance outcomes, or deliverables, including high-level escalation and risk communication. Proficiency in performing and overseeing complex investigations and CAPA activities with deep root cause identification and QRM-aligned rigor. Ability to build and lead strong, trust‑based partnerships across Quality, Supply Chain, Technical Operations, IT, and clinical development stakeholders, enabling collaborative compliance strategies and performance improvement initiatives Exceptional analytical skills with demonstrated capability to interpret operational trends and support data‑driven decisions. Includes designing, implementing and optimizing data analytic tools or dashboards for actionable insights. Excellent communication skills, supporting clear, concise, and influential interactions across functional and site teams. Includes effective presentations of compliance findings and recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders. Preferred Experience and Skills: Working knowledge of Quality Risk Management (QRM) tools and concepts for application to investigations, change control, and system design. Experience contributing to or co‑leading Communities of Practice or SME networks. Experience supporting or leading Change Management activities (training, documentation updates, rollout planning). Experience with GMP electronic systems (e.g., MEDs, Veeva, TrackWise, LMS, SAP). Experience applying Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies. #GCScareer #eligibleforERP #PSCS Required Skills: CAPA Management, Clinical Supply Chain Management, Communications Support, Compliance Strategies, Continuous Improvement, Data Integrity, Driving Continuous Improvement, GMP Compliance, Meeting Leadership, Quality Risk Assessment, Supply Chain Optimization Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts The salary range for this role is $129,000.00 - $203,100.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits. You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting. San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: 1st - Day Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a Job Posting End Date: 07/9/2026 *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. Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.