# Executive Director, Program and Study Management, Infectious Diseases and Vaccines

Hiring organization: [Merck](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/merck)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/d05b8049-5b45-4a9d-bfe1-165cbce3d247

Listed on Merck's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Director
- Salary: 255800 – 402700 USD per year

## Summary

This executive role oversees clinical trial operations and program management for infectious disease and vaccine programs at a major pharmaceutical company, with accountability for strategy, delivery, budgets exceeding $1B, and leadership of approximately 500 staff across multiple countries. It suits an experienced clinical development leader with strong regulatory knowledge, executive presence, and proven ability to modernize operations through digital and AI-enabled solutions.

_Our summary, not Merck's wording._

## Skills named

Artificial Intelligence, Clinical Trials, Good Clinical Practice, Regulatory Requirements, Strategic Leadership

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline
- 12+ years clinical development experience in pharma, biotech, or CRO
- Expertise in infectious disease therapeutic area
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority
- Knowledge of GCP/ICH and global regulatory requirements
- Proven talent development and pipeline-building experience

## Nice to have

- Advanced degree (MS, PharmD, PhD)
- Experience implementing AI, automation, and predictive analytics in clinical operations
- Track record of designing and executing strategic process improvement initiatives

Apply on Merck's site: https://msd.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SearchJobs/job/USA---New-Jersey---Rahway/Executive-Director--Program-and-Study-Management--Infectious-Diseases-and-Vaccines_R410883