Associate Director, Clinical Systems Implementations
$142.4k - $224.1kFull-time
Merck
Job Description Associate Director, Clinical Systems Implementation manages activities related to the successful validation, implementation, and use of multiple small to medium size/complexity applications or large/highly complex application or a platform.- The role effectively and efficiently engages stakeholders both internal and external, working with leaders throughout the business in Research & Development, Information Technology, Quality, and Regulatory in pursuit of clear and accurate enablement of digital and emerging technologies and innovation. The role represents business users in application related discussions related to the design, development, and deployment of the application to support business process, and works in close collaboration with our Research & Development division-IT.- The role ensures compliance to company policies, agency regulations and related guidance around technology and applies data stewardship and data governance principles in the management of the application. Responsibilities:-
Adaptability, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Decision Making, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Quality Management, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking Preferred Skills:
Clinical Systems, Clinical Trial Management, Process Improvements 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 . You can apply for this role through (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:
Not Applicable Shift:
1st - Day Valid Driving License:
No Hazardous Material(s):
N/A Job Posting End Date:
08/31/2026
*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. Requisition ID: R414697
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the use of the application and lead completion of various System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) activities.
- Lead collection, tracking and prioritization of requests from users requiring modifications (upgrades or bug fixes) to existing systems.
- Partner with various business functional stakeholders and our Research & Development division-IT to support creation of high-impact & high-value business cases for innovation opportunities and advance selected solutions from proof of concept to pilot and implementation at scale, ensuring required due diligence has been carried out, and the solution is audit/inspection ready, if applicable.
- Represent the business during discussions with the system vendor and Technical Lead as the primary contact and to ensure right business needs and enhancements are proposed & evaluated for feasibility.
- Collaborate with user experience experts and collect early and ongoing feedback from users to ensure solution being developed will provide optimum user experience once enabled.
- Partner with the Technical Lead & Business Analyst to document and approve requirements that have appropriate criticality assigned, are testable and will enable the desired functionality to support the business process.- -
- As applicable, work with business users to identify study specific changes needed to the application and integration to connected systems; enable these changes with the help of our Research & Development division-IT, vendor, system owners of connected systems.-
- Identify and manage the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure outcomes and success of technology solutions being implemented to improve clinical operations productivity and site and patient experiences.
- Approve change requests for upgrades/bug fixes/data changes and coordinate release planning and assessment for the business in collaboration with IT.
- Work with solution provider to ensure appropriate enhancements are incorporated in vendor roadmap that not only supports current process/needs but also future vision and innovative technology options.-
- Establish a baseline for customer satisfaction, monitor customer satisfaction regularly through forums and surveys, and leverage the insights gained from customer feedback to refine the roadmap.
- Create appropriate training materials (training manuals/e-learnings/Job Aids) and process documentation (Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)/Guidelines) to support the use of the system. Periodically assess and update if needed.
- Facilitate trainings to ensure users are appropriately trained in the use of the system.
- Communicate system functionality changes and impact to existing processes to the users in a concise and timely manner.
- Perform business process impact assessments for new applications or enhancements to existing application and provide details to Business Process/Sub-process Owners to make necessary updates to the processes.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of global standardized procedures for the use and maintenance of the application across functional groups and countries.
- Monitor support metrics and performance of the system on routine basis to assess needs for improvements (added resources or technology improvements). Work with business to ensure optimized use of product features.
- Partner with the IT Support Lead to coordinate downtime communications - content, timing, contacts, etc.
- Work with IT and support team to create user provisioning and deprovisioning process.
- Periodically audit user access to system to ensure only intended users have access.
- Manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT) related activities such as assessing UAT needs, developing high-level UAT plans, identifying testers for UAT, drafting test scripts, setting up data to support testing, conduct dry run of test scripts, make needed updates, perform testing, track issues during testing and ensure proper SDLC documentation is completed prior to deployment.
- Ensure proper process and guidelines are in place to share and exchange data between applications & apply record retention policy.
- Act as primary business contact for assigned systems during audits and inspections and collaborate with IT and process owners to respond to all audit and inspection related requests in a timely manner.
- Bachelor's degree or higher with 5+ years of experience in Science, Clinical Research, Computer Science, or similar fields
- At least five years of experience in technology implementation, business process improvement, project management, systems analysis or systems maintenance/support
- Broad understanding of drug development -safety, clinical trials, trial design, data management, trial operations, regulatory, privacy, International Council for Harmonisation (ICH), and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) required.
- Ability to quickly gain thorough understanding and become subject matter expert in a new business area as needed, e.g. Risk Based Monitoring, Structured Content Authoring, clinical content standards.
- Strong verbal & written communication skills - able to present information confidentially and effectively to leadership, peers, and team.
- Ability to proficiently interact with all levels of management, exert influence to achieve results without authority and successfully manage senior/Executive level stakeholders.
- Project management experience is a plus.
- Deep knowledge and understanding of Clinical Trial processes as well as quality management and control tools.-
- Experience with critical clinical systems such as Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), electronic Trial Master File (eTMF), Electronic Data Capture (EDC) system, clinical portal and basic reporting and MS Office tools.
- Understanding metrics and being able to identify trends.
- Fluency with the respective cross-functional interdependencies, roles and enabling tools/technologies.-
- Able to identify critical input and outputs that drive business processes and dependencies on process (workflow) vs. technology (dataflow).
- Exposure to a global environment, with multi-cultural and organizational operating models; appreciation for country requirements/needs vs. US standards.
- Requires management and leadership skills, analytical ability, good judgment, ability to multi-task, conflict resolution expertise and discretion.
- Customer service orientation and the ability to work effectively with clients, third party vendors, quality and IT management/staff.
- Experience in training user community.
- Experience in Risk Based Quality Management (RBQM) (Critical to Quality (CtQ), Key Risk Indicators (KRI), Quality Tolerance Limits (QTL), etc.)
Adaptability, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Decision Making, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Quality Management, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking Preferred Skills:
Clinical Systems, Clinical Trial Management, Process Improvements 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 . You can apply for this role through (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:
Not Applicable Shift:
1st - Day Valid Driving License:
No Hazardous Material(s):
N/A Job Posting End Date:
08/31/2026
*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. Requisition ID: R414697
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Associate Director, Clinical Systems Implementations in Rahway, NJ vacancy
- ...This position within R&D Quality, Associate Director, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Audit and Vendor Management... ...procedures, and quality management systems prior to conducting audits. Perform... ...and company policies. Develop and implement a robust audit strategy for vendors...ImplementationContract workRemote workFlexible hoursNight shift
$142.4k - $224.1k
...responsible and accountable for the successful execution of the clinical data management strategy for one or more drug or vaccine... ...owners (PO)/ potentially serving as an SME to support process implementation. Partner with functional area representatives to assess and promote...ImplementationFor contractorsLocal areaRelocationVisa sponsorshipFlexible hoursShift work- ...a high-compliance, fast‑paced environment, overseeing complex system updates and developing a high-performing tax team. Key Responsibilities... ...Fiscal. Risk Management: Evaluate new tax standards and implement the appropriate response to safeguard the company's financial...ImplementationLocal areaRelocationVisa sponsorshipFlexible hoursShift work
MSD Malaysia
Rahway, NJ1 day ago $129k - $203.1k
...rules into coherent data standards and governance solutions across diverse business functions, data domains, and systems. Responsibilities Define, implement, and continuously improve data governance standards, policies, stewardship processes, and controls across CMC business...ImplementationFor contractorsLocal areaRelocationVisa sponsorshipFlexible hoursShift workMerck & Co. Inc
Rahway, NJ1 day ago$142.4k - $224.1k
...scalable product solutions. The role will support the design, implementation, and ongoing evolution of tools, workflows, integrations, and... ...management skills.Experience supporting software implementations, system integrations, or digital workflow design.Ability to manage...ImplementationFull timeFor contractorsWork at officeLocal areaVisa sponsorshipFlexible hours$129k - $203.1k
...that delivers high-quality data and clinical supplies. Working in the Finished... ...-initiated investigations associated with deviations, negotiation of site... ...required actions.Identify and lead implementation of Contractor and Supplier System improvements. Including trends...ImplementationFull timeFor contractorsLocal areaFlexible hours$160k
job summary: The Associate Director, Clinical Data Management is responsible for providing leadership... ...plans for the utilization of EDC system processes and other clinical data applications... .... Assist in the development and implementation of strategic vision for data...ImplementationPermanent employmentTemporary workWork experience placement$142.4k - $224.1k
...This role is responsible for maintaining laboratory measurement systems, calibration programs, equipment qualification and computer... ...traceability to national and international standards.Develop, implement, and continuously improve calibration procedures, equipment qualification...ImplementationFor contractors- The Associate Director in Global Clinical Supply (GCS) Compliance is a subject matter expert and project leader... ...and sustaining GxP Quality Systems across GCS to ensure clinical supply... ...driven decisions. Includes designing, implementing and optimizing data analytic tools...Local area
- ...our team.KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director, iPaaS Platform to join our Digital Nexus... ...of developing, designing, implementing, and supporting the technology vision,... ...strategic integrations with disparate systems such as Salesforce, Icertis, Azure Data...ImplementationContract workH1bLocal area
$142.4k - $224.1k
...direction of leadership, the Associate Director, Portfolio & Resource... ...action plans and track through implementation.- - Manage real-time workload... ...operational metrics post-system release to ensure realized... ...aligned to GDMS/GCTO (Global Clinical Trial Operations)...ImplementationFor contractorsRelocationVisa sponsorshipFlexible hoursShift workMerck & Co. Inc
Elizabeth, NJ4 days ago$142.4k - $224.1k
...implantation, and injection.The Associate Principal Scientist will... ...readiness to enable successful clinical introduction and... ...deliverables to drive testing strategy implementation and execution. Success in... ...and electronic documentation systems.Self-motivated with ability...ImplementationFull timeFor contractorsLocal areaWorldwideFlexible hours$110k - $146k
Job DescriptionThis state or regional Associate Product Manager will assist the Product... ...for providing recommendations for the implementation of new rating plans, underwriting rules... ...complexity using available tools and data systems to identify, test and solve strategic...Implementation$142.4k - $224.1k
...Job Description The Clinical and Regulatory Strategic Communications... ...-facing materials. The Associate Director of Disclosure Quality and... ..., and submission management systems to identify trials and... ...Strategize, design, and implement innovative, efficient processes...ImplementationFull timeFor contractorsWork at officeLocal areaRelocationOverseasVisa sponsorshipFlexible hoursShift workMerck & Co.
Rahway, NJ2 days ago$143.25k - $210.1k
Title:Associate Director, Commercial Training Rare DiseaseCompany:Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals... ..., operational planning and implementation of the full annual training... ...for field leadership and clinical sales specialists.The... ...to other essential systems for execution (Veeva,...ImplementationFull timeTemporary workFlexible hours$173.2k - $272.6k
...Description The Senior Director, Data Collection Data... ...(e.g., CDISC [Clinical Data Interchange Standards... ...decisions and remove systemic blockers. Provide oversight... ...communication of the implementation plans to cross-... ...collection libraries and associated components. Serve as...ImplementationFull timeFor contractorsLocal areaWorldwideRelocationVisa sponsorshipFlexible hoursShift work$72k - $80k
...Information Position Title ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Reports To Director... ...receivable functions. 11. Assist with the implementation of Bursar operating procedures. 12.... ...ability to use computerized accounting systems. 6. Ability to exercise critical human...ImplementationWork at officeEssex County College
Newark, NJ2 days ago- ...Associate Director Of Health & NutritionThe Leaguers, Inc. is seeking an... ...multiple program sites.Ensure implementation of comprehensive health... ...Services CoordinationOversee systems to ensure children receive... ...partnerships with local hospitals, clinics, dental providers, and...ImplementationLocal area
The Leaguers
Newark, NJ2 days ago $173.2k - $272.6k
Job Description The Senior Director, Clinical Data Management Therapeutic Area (TA) Lead, Hematology... ...rollout via playbooks, guidance, and implementation support; align cross-regional ways of... ...Data Capture) and connected systems (e.g., labs, IRT [Interactive Response...ImplementationLocal areaRelocationVisa sponsorshipFlexible hoursShift work$129k - $203.1k
...products for the benefit of patients. The Associate Director of Equipment Engineering is integral... ...'s Serialization CoE to support the implementation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of our... ...in GMP application and quality systems, particularly in process and equipment...ImplementationFor contractorsLocal areaRelocationVisa sponsorshipFlexible hoursShift work- ...Job Title: Associate Director/Manager/Sr Manager/Director, Advertising and... ...business compliance and implementation of and adherence to Regulatory... ...is a plus. System One, and its subsidiaries including... .... #M- #LI- Ref: #568-Clinical System One, and its subsidiaries...ImplementationLong term contractTemporary workWork at officeLocal areaRemote work
System One
Edison, NJ22 days ago $198k - $357k
...our team.KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Managing Director to join our Enterprise Contracting... ...set and drive the strategy for the implementation and rollout of technology for the future... ...the Contract Lifecycle Management System (CLMS) platformStrategic and...ImplementationContract workH1bLocal area$129k - $203.1k
Job Description This Associate Director role in the External Reporting group will be focused on the emerging area of Sustainability reporting... ...reporting disclosure framework by: Assisting in the implementation of new and evolving accounting/sustainability standards (including...ImplementationFor contractorsLocal areaRelocationVisa sponsorshipFlexible hoursShift work$110k - $120k
...and healthcare professionals to access clinical reference sources, stay abreast of the... ...adaptable, team-oriented Clinical Strategy, Associate Director to join our grant-based business... ...remotely on shared networks and cloud-based systems, and a high degree of proficiency using...Full timePart timeWork at officeRemote workFlexible hoursShift workWeekend work- ...RemoteRoles & Responsibilities:Experience/ exposure to Computerized System Validation (CSV), US FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11 and GAMP... ...Validation is preferred.To provide a planned approach for the implementation of the CSV deliverables, migration due diligence, GXP and Non...Implementation
$173.2k - $272.6k
...Job Description The Director, Portfolio & Resource... ...and Standards (GDMS) Clinical Data Management (CDM)... ...functionally and globally to implement enterprise-wide... ...efficiencies from tool or system releases are captured... ...in relevant field for associated job description...ImplementationFull timeFor contractorsLocal areaRelocationVisa sponsorshipFlexible hoursShift workMerck & Co.
Rahway, NJ9 days ago- Associate Director, Compensation and Equity Operations Hybrid job at Merck & Co.. Rahway, NJ. The Associate Director, Compensation and Equity... ...conditions. This individual maintains a strong focus on implementation and operational excellence, with ample opportunity to lead...Implementation
- Job ID: 18720261Reference Number: 23-00170Title: CICS System programmerLocation: Iselin, NJ, 08830Posted Date: 2023-01-20Company: HAN... ...and DB2 data sharing environment with skills in CICSPlex SM implementation, customization and dynamic transaction routing, etc. knowledge...Implementation
$129k - $203.1k
Job Description The role of Associate Director, Global Oncology Communications, is a unique opportunity to join our company, a recognized... ...Communications team. The role will support the creation and implementation of external communications strategies, plans and tactics...ImplementationTemporary workFor contractorsWork at officeLocal areaRemote workWorldwideRelocationVisa sponsorshipFlexible hoursShift work- Job ID: 25892653Reference Number: 25-00773Title: Business Systems AnalystLocation: Iselin, NJ, 08830Posted Date: 2025-07-14Contact... ...masters, and architects to ensure shared understanding and correct implementation. • Lead and facilitate JIRA backlog grooming, sprint planning...Implementation
Do you want to receive more vacancies?
Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Associate Director, Clinical Systems Implementations. Be the first to apply!
Related searches
- associate director clinical operations Rahway, NJ
- associate scientific director Rahway, NJ
- associate manager Rahway, NJ
- associate director clinical data management Rahway, NJ
- associate director clinical research Rahway, NJ
- associate business manager Rahway, NJ
- associate manager digital marketing Rahway, NJ
- associate director Rahway, NJ
- health services manager Rahway, NJ
- occupational health manager Rahway, NJ