Associate Director, Data & Analytics Strategy

Job DescriptionThe Associate Director, Business Analyst, within Metrics, Analytics & Performance (MAP) will lead activities related to the development, delivery, & maintenance of a portfolio of metrics/analytics projects to support strategic decisions, improve planning/execution, and monitor performance across our portfolio, studies & processes within Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO).Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:Collaborates with stakeholders within team and GCTO to develop, implement and maintain dashboards and reports to measure operational performance. Defines release training and communication strategy.  Coordinates development and delivery of training and communication.Leads the requirements, development, and delivery of dashboards/reports according to established plan.Leads the analysis and interpretation of data to support the ability of internal customers to successfully carry out their business objectives (story telling/data literacy)Develop and implement continuous improvement methodology in the way MAP delivers dashboards and reports.  Continuously assess opportunities to improve, simplify and optimize the metrics platform for functional areas and trial/program teams. Supports external benchmarking activities to monitor internal performance against industry peers.  Research best business practices within and outside the organization to maintain benchmarking data.  Oversee the triage, assignment, and quality of ad-hoc report requestsLead teams to identify and mitigate project risks Attend meetings to provide portfolio updates, trending, etc.Participate in strategic initiatives.Mentor junior staff in best practices related to metrics development, prioritization, and work direction.  Foster a motivated staff base.The role must demonstrate appropriate company Leadership Standards.  Experienced with "getting things done" in a complex work environment is required.Education Minimum Requirement:  Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree, preferably in Statistics, Pharmacy, Nursing, Biological Sciences, or health care related discipline.Required Experience and Skills:At least 8 years working on a clinical trial team or has worked in a clinical operations group in a cross-functional manner and understands the various steps in the lifecycle of a clinical studyKnowledge of the Drug Discovery Process, ICH and GCP guidelines.Strong understanding of how metrics can be used to drive strategic directives, clinical operations and/or process improvement initiatives.#EligibleforERP ResearchandDevelopmentGCTO NOTICEFORINTERNALAPPLICANTSIn accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HEREUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:EEOC Know Your RightsEEOC GINA Supplement​Pay Transparency NondiscriminationWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State ActsU.S. Hybrid Work ModelEffective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.Expected US salary range:$149,400.00 - $235,100.00Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here.San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring OrdinanceSearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: RegularRelocation:No relocationVISA Sponsorship:NoTravel Requirements:10%Flexible Work Arrangements:Not ApplicableShift:1st - DayValid Driving License:NoHazardous Material(s):NoRequired Skills:Clinical Trials, Dashboard Reporting, Data Literacy, Metrics Development, Waterfall Project ManagementPreferred Skills:Communication, Communications StrategyJob Posting End Date:12/1/2024*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. SummaryLocation: USA - New Jersey - Rahway; CZE - Central Bohemian - Prague (Five); CZE - Central Bohemian - Prague (IT Riverview); USA - Pennsylvania - North Wales (Upper Gwynedd)Type: Full time