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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.
Your Role As the Director, Head of Clinical Delivery and Monitoring Unit II, you will oversee the Delivery and Monitoring teams to ensure high-quality, risk-based, and efficient delivery of the full clinical portfolio (Phase I-IV, RWE, ISS, and other studies). You will provide strategic and operational oversight, governance representation, and cross-functional collaboration with GDO, Global Medical Affairs, and CRO partners. You will drive continuous improvement of systems, processes, and performance across GDO/CDPC to optimize study delivery and quality. You will manage a diverse team, ensuring excellent execution of clinical studies and the delivery of Phase I-IV studies, epidemiology, real-world evidence studies, and early access programs within the portfolio. You will lead and coordinate a global team of Trial Clinical Delivery Leads (TCDLs), Program Clinical Delivery Leads (PCDLs), and Regional Clinical Delivery Leads (RCDLs) to ensure consistent, high-quality study execution. You will engage internal partners to ensure seamless trial performance and accountability for delivery outcomes. You will represent the Clinical Delivery team at governance boards, ensuring feasibility and delivery considerations are evaluated and integrated. You will promote cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing to drive best practices in clinical operations. You will travel domestically and internationally as needed to support trial activities, stakeholder alignment, and site visits. This is an office-based role with locations in the UK (Feltham), Switzerland (All Country), or the US (Billerica).
Who You Are
A proven leader with 10+ years in clinical research and operations, experienced in managing complex studies and large teams.
Demonstrated ability to interpret business challenges, sponsor transformation initiatives, and drive process improvements in clinical operations.
Track record of leading and delivering organizational change within clinical delivery, operations, or development functions.
Graduate degree in Medical or Life Sciences or a clinically relevant discipline, with deeper expertise in clinical research.
At least 5 years of people and resource management experience, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management.
Strong leadership capabilities to direct, influence, and motivate diverse teams across functions and geographies.
Robust analytical skills to assess risk, solve problems, and inform data-driven decisions.
High cultural awareness and experience working in multicultural, global teams.
Skilled in implementing operational excellence by leveraging GDO expertise and collaborating with partner functions.
What we offer We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.
Your Role As the Director, Head of Clinical Delivery and Monitoring Unit II, you will oversee the Delivery and Monitoring teams to ensure high-quality, risk-based, and efficient delivery of the full clinical portfolio (Phase I-IV, RWE, ISS, and other studies). You will provide strategic and operational oversight, governance representation, and cross-functional collaboration with GDO, Global Medical Affairs, and CRO partners. You will drive continuous improvement of systems, processes, and performance across GDO/CDPC to optimize study delivery and quality. You will manage a diverse team, ensuring excellent execution of clinical studies and the delivery of Phase I-IV studies, epidemiology, real-world evidence studies, and early access programs within the portfolio. You will lead and coordinate a global team of Trial Clinical Delivery Leads (TCDLs), Program Clinical Delivery Leads (PCDLs), and Regional Clinical Delivery Leads (RCDLs) to ensure consistent, high-quality study execution. You will engage internal partners to ensure seamless trial performance and accountability for delivery outcomes. You will represent the Clinical Delivery team at governance boards, ensuring feasibility and delivery considerations are evaluated and integrated. You will promote cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing to drive best practices in clinical operations. You will travel domestically and internationally as needed to support trial activities, stakeholder alignment, and site visits. This is an office-based role with locations in the UK (Feltham), Switzerland (All Country), or the US (Billerica).
Who You Are
A proven leader with 10+ years in clinical research and operations, experienced in managing complex studies and large teams.
Demonstrated ability to interpret business challenges, sponsor transformation initiatives, and drive process improvements in clinical operations.
Track record of leading and delivering organizational change within clinical delivery, operations, or development functions.
Graduate degree in Medical or Life Sciences or a clinically relevant discipline, with deeper expertise in clinical research.
At least 5 years of people and resource management experience, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management.
Strong leadership capabilities to direct, influence, and motivate diverse teams across functions and geographies.
Robust analytical skills to assess risk, solve problems, and inform data-driven decisions.
High cultural awareness and experience working in multicultural, global teams.
Skilled in implementing operational excellence by leveraging GDO expertise and collaborating with partner functions.
What we offer We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
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Director, Head of Clinical Delivery and Monitoring Unit II (all genders) Arbeitgeber: Merck
Als Arbeitgeber im Gesundheitswesen bieten wir Ihnen die Möglichkeit, Teil eines dynamischen und innovativen Teams zu werden, das sich leidenschaftlich für die Verbesserung von Leben einsetzt. Unsere inklusive und flexible Unternehmenskultur fördert persönliches Wachstum und Karrierechancen auf globaler Ebene, während wir gemeinsam an bahnbrechenden Lösungen in der Gesundheitsversorgung arbeiten. Bei uns haben Sie die Chance, Ihre Fähigkeiten in einem unterstützenden Umfeld weiterzuentwickeln und einen echten Unterschied im Leben von Patienten zu machen.
