Associate Director - Value & Implementation Quality and Standards
Merck
September 09, 2026
Full-time
Remote
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Associate Director, Quality & Standards Steward within V&I Operations, leading global initiatives to develop, maintain, and train on Standards in Medical Affairs and Outcomes Research. Responsibilities: oversee Standards creation, review, training, and alignment with divisional QMS; manage cross-functional projects, monitor compliance, support audits, and ensure risk mitigation. Requirements: Bachelor’s in life sciences, healthcare, or related field; 5+ years of experience; strong understanding of compliance, quality systems, and Medical Affairs environment; proficient in SOP writing, AI tools, and Microsoft Office; excellent communication and project management skills. HighValue: focus on Quality & Standards in a complex matrix global environment, supporting GxP compliance, audit readiness, and regulatory surveillance. WorkSetup: remote with approximately 10% travel.