Merck KGaA

COSM-0, Associate Director, Head of Data Programming & GDO Site Head India

Posted On

Feb. 20, 2025

Location

Bangalore, Karnataka

Experience Level

E - Professional (10+ years)

Job Type

Full-time

Apply By

March 11, 2025

Job Description

As the Head of Data Programming and Global Development Operations (GDO) Site Head – India (Associate Director), you will have an exciting dual role that combines the best of both worlds. In your role as Head of Data Programming, you will be part of the Data Monitoring, Management, and Innovation (DMMI) department. You will have the opportunity to lead a team of clinical data programmers who work with advanced technical solutions such as SAS, R and other relevant applications. You will manage/plan workload, set the team´s strategy and priorities and mentor staff effectively. In this role, you will contribute to global assets across a variety of therapeutic areas, shaping strategic decisions in clinical data programming and enabling the organization in activities like (medical) data review, safety surveillance and central data monitoring. You will also be leading the Data Review Visualization and Reporting Governance. In your role as the GDO Site Head – India, you will be representing GDO leadership in the R&D organization in India. That means that, although other functions will not report into you, you will be enabling the other GDO functions for all matter related to their team´s roles in India. That encompasses but is not limited to: 1) setting operational priorities and planning operational direction for the GDO India team in alignment with GDO functional leadership and planned key milestones and priorities; 2) be accountable for maintaining key performance indicators and metrics in collaboration with GDO key functions and team members; 3) provide leadership, direction and operational oversight for staff to ensure timely delivery and quality of assigned activities; 4) support GDO functional managers in resource management, planning and forecasting, and contribute to achieving functional objectives and company’s strategic objectives; 5) representing GDO India at national and/or international forums as appropriate.And finally, you will be an active member of the DMMI extended leadership team as well as the R&D India leadership team. Who are you?BSc or MSc (in a numerate discipline preferably in Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science) or, alternatively a BSc or MSc, in a Lifesciences, Medical or PharmD supported by on-the-job training/certification in data programming or equivalentProven track record of success in statistical/data programming role, data management or equivlant roles at the global level in clinical development at a pharmaceutical/biotech company, or at a CRO, equivalent to a minimum of 10 years directly relevant experience. Experience in an international environment with deliverables that were global, is a must.Proven success as a people manager for 5+ years, including managing a team of statistical or data programmers.Advanced skills in SAS and/or R. Experience Python or other programming languages are a plus.Full familiarity of CDISC SDTM standards are a mustStrong understanding of systems, processes and interfaces related to clinical development programsDemonstrated ability to manage assets effectively, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomesAbility to provide solutions for complex programming challenges and evaluate alternatives to identify optimal solutions.Having participated and succesfully led task forces or initiatives within and outside of the function, ideally at the global level

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