Company Overview

At Merus, we are advancing leading-edge, targeted treatments using our pioneering multispecific antibody generating technologies, Multiclonics, to address the unmet needs of patients with various types of cancer. Working at Merus gives you the opportunity to contribute to our mission of closing in on cancer. We care deeply about improving patients’ lives. This is why we are committed to getting this right, with a global and diverse team of highly qualified professionals. We have bold aspirations because the need is great, and the patients are waiting. Join us and make an impact. This role is US based.

The Team

You will be working in our Clinical Development department, providing strategic direction and team development and report to the Vice President Biometrics.

Key Responsibilities

The Role

As The Executive Director, Data Management, You Will Provide Departmental Leadership And Organizational Strategy To The Data Management Function Focusing On Strategic Direction And Team Development. Furthermore, Your Day-to-day Tasks Will Include:

• Support development of the resourcing model for DM and development informatics.
• Coach and further develop internal talents.
• Ensure the balance of internal and external (vendor) expertise to secure availability of the right talent.
• Establish and monitor effective and efficient resourcing.
• Establish a strategy for capability and skill development to meet current and future requirements.
• Establish outsourcing strategies and execution of such strategies in support of business and financial objectives with accountability for functional budget.
• Maintain an environment to foster creativity and transparency, and a framework for continuous improvement.
• Drive standardization and innovation to ensure future fitness of the organization.

Your Profile

• 15+ years of relevant work experience in biopharmaceutical industry, with:
• Demonstrated leadership experience, specifically managing teams in areas of data management, data governance, development informatics, data quality.
• Domain knowledge and leadership experience in data management, development informatics, clinical programming, data platforms.
• Strong leadership and team building skills, must be able to collaborate effectively with a group of high performing individuals.
• Strong communication skills with ability to align the company on complex technical decisions.
• Active coach and mentor whose goals are to grow and maximize the team’s potential.

Our Offer

We offer an exciting opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest in the biotech industry. As part of Merus, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with an exceptional international team of people who are passionate about what they do. To top it off, we offer a highly competitive total rewards package (benefits and compensation), training that is tailored to your individual development, and career opportunities that match your ambitions. Most importantly, you’ll have the chance to help us close in on cancer – everything you do matters at Merus.