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MSD

Director, Study Data Services

MSD

. Lead programming and reporting strategy and delivery across therapeutic areas .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $173,200 - $272,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert-level proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, SAS, and SQL, alongside a deep understanding of clinical data programming and data engineering. Proven ability to lead transformation initiatives, manage diverse teams, and implement data integration and automation strategies across complex projects.

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Expert-Level Proficiency In PythonExpert-Level Proficiency In RExpert-Level Proficiency In SASExpert-Level Proficiency In SQLExperience With Cloud-Based Pipelines

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Hard Skills
Clinical Data ProgrammingData EngineeringData IntegrationAutomationAdvanced AnalyticsData VirtualizationData Management GovernanceOperational MetricsQuality FrameworksAnalytical Tools
Soft Skills
Strategic LeadershipStakeholder ManagementChange LeadershipExcellent CommunicationCoaching
Tools & Technologies
Azure Data FactoryAWS GlueDatabricksEDC PlatformsCloud Computing Platforms
Industry Keywords
Clinical DevelopmentFDA RegulationsGxP GuidelinesICH GuidelinesData PrivacyInspection-Readiness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSAzureCloudPythonSDLCSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead programming and reporting strategy and delivery across therapeutic areas
  • Define long-term strategy for data integration, reporting, automation, and analytics enablement
  • Establish and improve programming and reporting standards, frameworks, and operating models
  • Manage service provider partnerships and ensure audit readiness and quality benchmarks
  • Oversee programming and reporting delivery across complex studies and projects
  • Provide subject matter expertise in programming, reporting, data engineering, and clinical data flows
  • Develop critical data capabilities, tools, processes, and skills
  • Champion automation, continuous improvement, and metadata-driven development
  • Drive initiatives using AI/ML, advanced analytics, and data virtualization
  • Solve operational challenges and implement process and technology improvements
  • Translate complex technical insights into strategic outcomes and partner across teams
  • Align teams, set objectives, assign work, and manage priorities
  • Coach employees, conduct reviews, provide recognition, and develop career plans
  • Lead recruiting, hiring, performance management, and employee-relations matters with HR
  • Coordinate onshore, offshore, and contingent resources
  • Manage operating budgets and optimize spending
  • Lead transformation and change initiatives across regions and functions

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 10 years’ experience working in clinical data programming, data engineering, or related data-management/clinical operations functions, plus 3 years of people management experience and demonstrated deep subject matter expertise in clinical development; OR Advanced Degree (Masters or Doctorate) with a minimum of 8 years’ experience in these functions, plus 3 years of people management experience and demonstrated deep subject matter expertise in clinical development
  • Expert-level proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, SAS, and SQL
  • Expert knowledge of standards and enterprise data management principles
  • Expertise in interoperability of EDC platforms, data integration environments, clinical operations systems, and cloud computing platforms
  • Experience designing or managing cloud-based pipelines such as Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, and Databricks
  • Demonstrated success managing outsourced programming operations and global delivery partners
  • Deep understanding of end-to-end data management governance, clinical operations, operational metrics, and quality frameworks
  • Proven track record implementing risk-based and digital data practices across multiple regions
  • Advanced use of analytical and forecasting tools
  • Knowledge of SDLC/CSV, data privacy, and inspection-readiness requirements
  • Deep knowledge of drug discovery processes, FDA regulations, and GxP / ICH guidelines
  • Strategic leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, change leadership, and organizational strategy skills
  • Demonstrated success managing large, diverse, and geographically distributed teams
  • Strong understanding of operational, financial, and compliance dimensions of global data delivery
  • Ability to lead transformation initiatives and foster innovation across complex organizations
  • Excellent communication and ability to translate technical and operational priorities into actionable direction
  • US and Puerto Rico residency requirement
  • Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable
  • Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employee and family
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation
  • Compassionate and sick days
  • Hybrid flexible work arrangements
  • Domestic relocation