Job Description
Subject to applicable law, all prospective hires will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or intend to be vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 1, 2021, or qualify for a medical or religious accommodation to this vaccination requirement. Hired candidates who are not vaccinated by November 1, 2021, and who have not been approved for a legally-required medical or religious accommodation will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment, in accordance with applicable law.
Our IT team operates as a business partner proposing ideas and innovative solutions that enable new organizational capabilities. We collaborate internationally to deliver the services and solutions that help everyone to be more productive and enable innovation.
Information Technology Risk Management and Security Governance Risk and Compliance (ITRMS GRC) is an essential component of the current IT enterprise that provides support to the Pharmaceutical Research, Supply Chain and Marketing organizations. As part of the IT Product Lifecycle.
Support Services organization , this position will focus on the IT Deviation management service , enabling the end-to-end process to address compliance non-conformance from company IT controls , policy, procedures, standards and baselines .
The Service Manager - IT Deviation Management Support IT will be responsible for managing the Global IT Deviation process and service . This role reports to the Director , IT Product Lifecycle Support Service s Line Lead.
Responsibilities:

• Oversees the intake and execution of the IT Deviation Management processes across our company's operations globally and regionally (USA).
• Continuously monitor the status and performance of assigned service area
• Manages service demand, delivery, and resources within assigned service area
• Oversees and coordinates work of the service area with business stakeholders and/or staff supporting the compliance investigations or incidents.

• Works with Service Line Lead to identify opportunities for improvement within assigned service area
• Acts as a point of risk and issue escalation for resources within the service area
• Performs and/or facilitates the work of the service area
• IT Compliance Subject Matter Expert on IT Controls, Policies, Procedures and related Regulations.

Desired Education Level:

• A Bachelor's Degree is required. Concentration in Engineering, Sciences, Information Systems or related field preferred.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years working in IT Risk Management, Quality or Compliance in Life Sciences
• Previous experience managing a team
• Ability to work with cross functional teams within IT and other business units
• IT Risk and Compliance Management

• Understanding and ability to perform services of the service line.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Detailed knowledge of company IT governance framework
• Broad-based knowledge of technology solutions (e.g. digital)
• Practical (in application of current governance controls)

• Consultative
• Assertive
• Experience in management of a service

Preferred Experience and Skills :

• Experience working in a consulting or client facing role is a plus
• Experience working in Agile ways of working is a plus

GRC2021
Our IT team operates as a business partner proposing ideas and innovative solutions that enable new organizational capabilities. We collaborate internationally to deliver the services and solutions that help everyone to be more productive and enable innovation.
Who we are ...
We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
What we look for ...
In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization.
NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS
In 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.
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Remote Work
Shift:
Valid Driving License:
Yes
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Number of Openings:
1