Executive Director, Chief of Staff, Global Clinical Trial Operations
merckRahway (NJ)
Executive Director, Chief of Staff, Global Clinical Trial Operations
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merckRahway (NJ)
SENIORITY
Manager
About the role
Role:
Senior strategic partner and transformation lead for GCTO, focusing on accelerating global clinical trial operations through strategic planning, governance, and modernization.
Responsibilitiestranslate enterprise priorities into execution plans, drive operational excellence, surface and resolve portfolio risks, and modernize trial work via AI, automation, and digital tools.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree with 10+ years (or advanced degree with 8+ years) in clinical trial delivery or related experience; demonstrated influence and leadership in complex, regulated environments; expertise in digital transformation, AI, and operational excellence.
Preferredadvanced degree, AI certification.
High Valueclinical trial operations, digital transformation, AI, global leadership, risk management, stakeholder engagement, hybrid work, 25% travel.
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