Associated Director, Technical Product Manager – Trial Data Management
Merck, Rahway, New Jersey, us, 07065
About the Opportunity
Join a global healthcare biopharma company and be part of a 130+ year legacy of success backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.
Be part of an organization driven by digital technology and data-backed approaches that support a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines, and animal health products.
Drive innovation and execution excellence. Be a part of a team with passion for using data, analytics, and insights to drive decision-making, and which creates custom software, allowing us to tackle some of the world’s greatest health threats.
Job Description We are seeking an experienced Associate Director, Technical Product Management to support the Clinical Data Management ecosystem. The product manager will partner with R&D and other organizations to define the roadmap, own and prioritize the backlog, and serve as the central contact between the business and scrum teams.
Responsibilities
Lead the Clinical Data Collection applications serving as the main point of contact within the Clinical Development and Digital Solutions organization.
Apply Product Model principles to maximize business value through a strong business‑IT partnership, based on a deep understanding of the clinical business domain.
Maintain and prioritize a healthy backlog of well‑formed epics, features, and user stories that align with the overall roadmap and serve as requirements for the delivery squads.
Coordinate the work of squad members, including scrum masters, technical leads, and development teams, to manage high‑quality product delivery using Agile SDLC methodology.
Provide an escalation point for delivery issues or deconflicting dependencies that affect multiple teams across or within product lines.
Capture, convey, and manage risks, impediments, assumptions, and dependencies for execution, focusing on reducing impact early and often.
Partner with UX, Architecture, Cloud, and other enterprise teams, as well as Service Line and Migration/Sustainment teams, to define, implement, and extend required capabilities and services to address new business needs.
Manage and lead a team of 2–3 internal employees and functionally lead 15–25 contractors.
Establish, track, and monitor Value Realization metrics linked to Value Team Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).
Measure and manage the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), including vendor negotiations, making informed decisions to optimize TCO, and leading prioritization discussions to meet financial targets.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or any Technology stream.
8+ years of relevant work experience, with at least 2+ years of demonstrated Product Management experience using Agile methodologies.
Experience with product management and agile methodology.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a globally dispersed team.
Demonstrated ability to solve problems with a sense of ownership, enthusiasm, and innovation.
Proficiency in Requirements Management.
Strong Stakeholder Relationship Management skills.
Preferred
Experience with Clinical operational and clinical data collection processes and technologies such as Veeva Clinical Data Management Products (Veeva EDC and CDB), Randomization and Trial Supply Management (RTSM / IRT), Operational Data Model (ODM), and Clinical Data Reporting.
Experience working in a GXP environment and familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11, ICH‑GCP guidelines.
Required Skills Accountability, Agile Environments, Agile Methodology, Animal Vaccination, Big Data Technologies, Business Partnerships, Clinical Data, Clinical Development, Cloud Computing, Communication, Computer Science, Construction Management, Cross‑Cultural Awareness, Data Integration, DevOps, Digital Technology, Influence, IT Change Management, People Leadership, Server Management, Software Development, Software Product Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management.
Preferred Skills Current Employees apply through the internal portal. Current Contingent Workers apply through the external portal.
Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and other healthcare coverage for employees and families; retirement benefits including 401(k); paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. Additional benefits information is available at
https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits .
Salary $142,400.00 – $224,100.00
Work Arrangement Hybrid – Employees in office‑based U.S. positions will work three onsite days per week (Monday‑Thursday) and remote on Fridays, unless business critical tasks require on‑site presence.
EEO Statement We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants are considered on the basis of merit. We provide equal opportunities for all and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.
Recruitment Search firm representatives are encouraged to submit qualifications but no unsolicited assistance will be accepted. Contact details for the recruiting team are included at the end of this posting.
Job Posting End Date March 7, 2026
Requisition ID R386085
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Be part of an organization driven by digital technology and data-backed approaches that support a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines, and animal health products.
Drive innovation and execution excellence. Be a part of a team with passion for using data, analytics, and insights to drive decision-making, and which creates custom software, allowing us to tackle some of the world’s greatest health threats.
Job Description We are seeking an experienced Associate Director, Technical Product Management to support the Clinical Data Management ecosystem. The product manager will partner with R&D and other organizations to define the roadmap, own and prioritize the backlog, and serve as the central contact between the business and scrum teams.
Responsibilities
Lead the Clinical Data Collection applications serving as the main point of contact within the Clinical Development and Digital Solutions organization.
Apply Product Model principles to maximize business value through a strong business‑IT partnership, based on a deep understanding of the clinical business domain.
Maintain and prioritize a healthy backlog of well‑formed epics, features, and user stories that align with the overall roadmap and serve as requirements for the delivery squads.
Coordinate the work of squad members, including scrum masters, technical leads, and development teams, to manage high‑quality product delivery using Agile SDLC methodology.
Provide an escalation point for delivery issues or deconflicting dependencies that affect multiple teams across or within product lines.
Capture, convey, and manage risks, impediments, assumptions, and dependencies for execution, focusing on reducing impact early and often.
Partner with UX, Architecture, Cloud, and other enterprise teams, as well as Service Line and Migration/Sustainment teams, to define, implement, and extend required capabilities and services to address new business needs.
Manage and lead a team of 2–3 internal employees and functionally lead 15–25 contractors.
Establish, track, and monitor Value Realization metrics linked to Value Team Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).
Measure and manage the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), including vendor negotiations, making informed decisions to optimize TCO, and leading prioritization discussions to meet financial targets.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or any Technology stream.
8+ years of relevant work experience, with at least 2+ years of demonstrated Product Management experience using Agile methodologies.
Experience with product management and agile methodology.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a globally dispersed team.
Demonstrated ability to solve problems with a sense of ownership, enthusiasm, and innovation.
Proficiency in Requirements Management.
Strong Stakeholder Relationship Management skills.
Preferred
Experience with Clinical operational and clinical data collection processes and technologies such as Veeva Clinical Data Management Products (Veeva EDC and CDB), Randomization and Trial Supply Management (RTSM / IRT), Operational Data Model (ODM), and Clinical Data Reporting.
Experience working in a GXP environment and familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11, ICH‑GCP guidelines.
Required Skills Accountability, Agile Environments, Agile Methodology, Animal Vaccination, Big Data Technologies, Business Partnerships, Clinical Data, Clinical Development, Cloud Computing, Communication, Computer Science, Construction Management, Cross‑Cultural Awareness, Data Integration, DevOps, Digital Technology, Influence, IT Change Management, People Leadership, Server Management, Software Development, Software Product Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management.
Preferred Skills Current Employees apply through the internal portal. Current Contingent Workers apply through the external portal.
Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and other healthcare coverage for employees and families; retirement benefits including 401(k); paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. Additional benefits information is available at
https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits .
Salary $142,400.00 – $224,100.00
Work Arrangement Hybrid – Employees in office‑based U.S. positions will work three onsite days per week (Monday‑Thursday) and remote on Fridays, unless business critical tasks require on‑site presence.
EEO Statement We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants are considered on the basis of merit. We provide equal opportunities for all and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.
Recruitment Search firm representatives are encouraged to submit qualifications but no unsolicited assistance will be accepted. Contact details for the recruiting team are included at the end of this posting.
Job Posting End Date March 7, 2026
Requisition ID R386085
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