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Associate Director Standards & Execution

Merck
September 01, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
Worldwide
Corporate Functions
Role: Associate Director leading strategic initiatives within the Global Regulatory and Clinical Safety (GRACS) Quality Management System, focusing on compliance programs such as Privacy, Data Security, and Records Management. Responsibilities: manage planning, execution, and stakeholder collaboration across enterprise functions (IT, Legal, Security, etc.); develop governance structures, standards, and controls; support privacy assessments, data security monitoring, and third-party due diligence; drive continuous process improvements; provide leadership reporting and metrics. Requirements: 15+ years’ experience in project, systems, or regulatory management; strong background in compliance, governance, privacy, or quality systems; excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; experience in a highly regulated, global environment. Preferred: Change Management, Lean Six Sigma, PMI/PMP certifications. HighValue: 8+ years in project or regulatory management, global/regulatory context, GxP considerations, cross-functional collaboration, hybrid work setup with ~10% travel.