Executive Director, Intelligence Operations Center
Merck
September 03, 2026
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
United States
IT
Executive Director, Intelligence Operations Center (IOC)
Key Responsibilities
- Build, direct, and scale an Intelligence Operations Center covering geopolitical threat analysis, protective intelligence, and embedded enterprise security intelligence.
- Lead the insider risk program with Legal, HR, and Cybersecurity to identify, assess, and mitigate internal threats.
- Establish and enforce analytical standards and intelligence tradecraft to deliver high-fidelity insights to executives and stakeholders.
- Build cross-functional partnerships to integrate intelligence into global operations.
- Lead strategic forecasting and threat-horizon assessments for geopolitical, physical security, and operational developments.
- Evaluate and integrate intelligence platforms, AI-enabled analytics, and data aggregation tools.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
Required Qualifications/Experience
- 10+ years leading intelligence operations, strategic analysis, or risk management (multinational corporation, government, or intelligence agency).
- Expertise in insider risk, geopolitical threat analysis, and protective intelligence.
- Enterprise leadership and stakeholder management across global business units.
- Strong communication; ability to translate complex threats into recommendations.
- Familiarity with OSINT, data visualization, and AI-enabled analytical platforms.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
- Track record building/maturing intelligence programs from scratch.
- Experience briefing C-suite and board-level audiences.
Operational Requirements
- Flexible hours; global travel as required.
Benefits (as stated)
- Medical/dental/vision and other insurance, retirement/401(k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days.
Application Instructions
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). Deadline is listed on the posting.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, direct, and scale an Intelligence Operations Center covering geopolitical threat analysis, protective intelligence, and embedded enterprise security intelligence.
- Lead the insider risk program with Legal, HR, and Cybersecurity to identify, assess, and mitigate internal threats.
- Establish and enforce analytical standards and intelligence tradecraft to deliver high-fidelity insights to executives and stakeholders.
- Build cross-functional partnerships to integrate intelligence into global operations.
- Lead strategic forecasting and threat-horizon assessments for geopolitical, physical security, and operational developments.
- Evaluate and integrate intelligence platforms, AI-enabled analytics, and data aggregation tools.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
Required Qualifications/Experience
- 10+ years leading intelligence operations, strategic analysis, or risk management (multinational corporation, government, or intelligence agency).
- Expertise in insider risk, geopolitical threat analysis, and protective intelligence.
- Enterprise leadership and stakeholder management across global business units.
- Strong communication; ability to translate complex threats into recommendations.
- Familiarity with OSINT, data visualization, and AI-enabled analytical platforms.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
- Track record building/maturing intelligence programs from scratch.
- Experience briefing C-suite and board-level audiences.
Operational Requirements
- Flexible hours; global travel as required.
Benefits (as stated)
- Medical/dental/vision and other insurance, retirement/401(k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days.
Application Instructions
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). Deadline is listed on the posting.