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Assoc. Director, Development Project Management (Hybrid)

at Merck

📍 2 Locations Hybrid 💰 $142K – $224K USD / year Posted April 01, 2026
Salary $142K – $224K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience lead
Exp. Years 5+ years
Education Bachelor's degree
Category Project & Program Management

Assoc. Director, Development Project Management leads cross-functional drug development projects within GPAM, driving integrated plans and governance across global teams in a hybrid work model.

  • Managing end-to-end drug development processes and complex projects
  • Guiding cross-functional teams in integrated project planning
  • Building and maintaining schedules in PMIS
  • Driving governance and risk management
  • Mentoring partner project managers

Leadership in project management for pharmaceutical development; emphasis on cross-functional collaboration, PMIS, and technology transfer.

The ideal candidate is an experienced project manager with 5+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech product development, strong cross-functional leadership, and proficiency with PMIS and integrated project planning in a hybrid work environment.

Bachelor's degreeMinimum of five (5) years of experience in project management or a related roleProduct development experience required; in a pharmaceutical/biotech industry preferred
Advanced degree (e.g.MSMBAPh.D.PharmD) preferredExperience and knowledge of clinical drug development strongly preferred
PMIS
AdaptabilityChange ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipData AnalysisDevelopment ProjectsDrug DevelopmentProject LeadershipProject ManagementPMISRegulatory ComplianceRisk Management
AdaptabilityAdaptabilityBusiness ProcessesBusiness Process ImprovementsChange ManagementClinical ResearchConstructionCorporate GovernanceCross-Functional Team LeadershipData AnalysisDevelopment ProjectsDrug DevelopmentMarket AccessMultiple Therapeutic AreasPharmacokineticsPharmacotherapeuticsProcess OptimizationProject LeadershipProject ManagementProject Management Information Systems (PMIS)Project Management TrainingPublications ManagementRegulatory ComplianceRisk Management
LeadershipStrategic thinkingCollaborationCommunication

Preferred

Project Management Certification (PMP)
Industry Healthcare & Medical
Job Function Lead enterprise-level development project management initiatives across drug development programs within GPAM.
Role Subtype Project Manager
Associate DirectorDevelopment Project ManagementGlobal Project and Alliance ManagementGPAMdrug developmentproject managementcross-functional leadershipintegrated project plansPMISrisk managementregulatory complianceclinical developmenttechnology transferhybridRahwayUpper GwyneddNPIstakeholder management

5+ years project management experience, Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

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