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Associate Director, Global Security

Merck
October 2, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (West Point, PA)
Worldwide
Corporate Functions
Role: Senior Investigator in Global Security focusing on Insider Risk and Trade Secrets Protection. Primary objectives include leading investigations of insider threats, mitigating risks to intellectual property, personnel, and assets, and promoting the Insider Risk Trade Secrets program across the enterprise. Responsibilities encompass managing complex investigations, collaborating with HR, Legal, IT, and external agencies, developing industry best practices, and delivering awareness training. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 15 years of investigative experience in law enforcement, intelligence, military, or corporate security, with expertise in cyber investigations, data loss prevention, and digital techniques. Preferred skills include Insider Risk Program experience and ability to travel approximately 25%. High-value specifics involve handling insider risk concerns within a biopharma-related corporate environment, though specific therapeutic areas or modalities are not detailed. The role involves strategic stakeholder engagement, supporting senior leadership, and working in a hybrid, global setting with no travel requirements specified for the role itself.