Associate Director, Planning & Scheduling - Hybrid

Job Description

The Global Clinical Supply (GCS) organization manages the “end-to-end” clinical supply for the company’s portfolio.  GCS is accountable for the planning, sourcing, labeling, packaging and delivery of clinical supplies to clinical sites across more than 60+ countries, in compliance with worldwide regulations, company policies and standard operating procedures.

The Translation Coordinator and Label Document Controller (TC/LDC) Lead is responsible for leading and overseeing the coordination of label translation activities and label document control operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with GxP and company quality standards.  The TC/LDC lead manages day-to-day workflows, supports cross-functional stakeholders, maintains document integrity and ensures processes are executed in accordance with applicable regulatory and internal requirements.

Primary activities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and oversee label translation coordination activities including intake, tracking, prioritization and completion of translation requests.

• Lead and oversee label documentation control activities including label generation, review/approval of vendor label proofs, randomization and variable text reports.

• Provide leadership, direction and coaching to team members responsible for translation and document control activities.

• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to support business priorities, timelines and operational needs.

• Monitor workload, performance and resources to ensure operational and compliance expectations are achieved.

• Identify process gaps, delays or risks and implement or recommend corrective actions.

• Support audit readiness by ensuring documentation is current, organized and inspection ready.

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, consistency and quality.

Experience and Skills:

• BS or equivalent in scientific, business or related discipline.

• Knowledge of GxP and quality systems

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong stakeholder management and collaborations skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities and adapt to changing business needs. 

• Ability to lead, coach and develop team members.

Required Skills:

Clinical Supply Chain Management, Coaching, Corrective Action Management, Document Controls, Driving Continuous Improvement, Inventory Control Management, Logistics Management, Master Batch Records, Oral Communications, Pharmaceutical Packaging, Prioritization, Process Improvements, Professional Integrity, Project Leadership, Project Management, Quality Oversight, Results-Oriented, Stakeholder Management, Supply Chain Metrics

Preferred Skills:

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The salary range for this role is

$129,000.00 - $203,100.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

No

Job Posting End Date:

05/22/2026

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