Executive Director, Program and Study Management, Infectious Diseases and Vaccines
Merckfull time · Director
$255,800 – $402,700
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What this role is
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.
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Skills this role names
- Artificial Intelligence
- Clinical Trials
- Good Clinical Practice
- Regulatory Requirements
- Strategic Leadership
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What they ask for
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