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Associate Director - Study Integration Manager, Data Integration and Automation - Hybrid

Merck
October 1, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Associate Director, Study Integration Manager (M-track), leads a team responsible for delivering trial-level technical data management components (eCRFs, integrations, validation, reports) ensuring quality, compliance, and audit readiness within clinical trials. Objectives include managing study technical planning, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining standards across programs. Responsibilities encompass building integrated program plans, coordinating cross-functional activities, leading risk mitigation, managing vendors, and fostering continuous process improvements. The role also involves people management, including team leadership, development, and resource planning. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with at least 8 years relevant experience, including 2 years in people management, or an advanced degree with 4 years of relevant experience, including 2 in leadership. Technical skills required include clinical data management lifecycle expertise, proficiency with data integration, and knowledge of GxP standards. Preferred skills include automation, validation, and multi-system data flow experience. High-value specifics: Focus on clinical data management within pharma development, with responsibilities spanning study design, validation, and regulatory compliance. The position involves cross-functional collaboration with Clinical, DI&A/IT, vendors, and stakeholders, with a hybrid work setup and approximately 10% travel.