Sr. Specialist, Project Management - Chemistry Manufacturing & Controls (CMC) (Hybrid)

Primary Responsibilities: Manage the end-to-end development process for projects that are of moderate complexity and/or work effectively with other CIPM team members to ensure successful execution of higher complexity development team strategies and project plans, guiding teams to develop comprehensive strategies and ensure successful execution. Guide teams through the creation, approval, and execution of integrated project plans appropriate to the project's phase of development and complexity. Build and maintain project schedules and critical project information, using these tools to integrate activities across key functional areas, work with team leads to proactively identify risks, and ensure clear and effective communication with key team, management, and cross-departmental stakeholders. Leverage relationships and networks to improve and enhance team dynamics, with guidance from senior CIPM team members and team leads as needed, to proactively identify and remove obstacles to drive business results. Navigate our Company's process and organizational norms to enable teams to understand corporate governance and business requirements, thereby enabling informed decision-making. Prepare for and facilitate key team meetings including creating thoughtful agendas, ensuring appropriate participation, contributing project management insights, and following up to ensure the team continues to make progress while holding others accountable. Participate in CIPM and Global Project and Alliance Management departmental initiatives and workstreams aimed at improving the way that we work and the way that we interact with one another as well as other departments.

Experience and Skills: Experience and knowledge of clinical drug development strongly preferred; including the different phases of development and how the various functional areas contribute to a comprehensive strategy Project management certification (PMP) and/or formal coursework/training in project management strongly preferred

Required Skills: Adaptability, Change Management, Clinical Development, Clinical Supplies Management, Clinical Supply Chain Management, Clinical Trial Management, CMC Development, Communication, Corporate Governance, Cross-Functional Leadership, Drug Development, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relationships, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Overcome Obstacles, Portfolio Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Risk Management, Teamwork, Working Independently

Preferred Skills: Detail-Oriented

Compensation Range: $117,000.00 - $184,200.00 This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.Additional location(s)

Compensation Information: 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 Job Posting End Date:11/11/2026*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.