Merck · 2 days ago
IAM Strategy Lead
USA - New Jersey - Rahway
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expMerck is a premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company at the forefront of delivering innovative health solutions. The Identity Security Strategy Lead will lead the Identity and Access Management Task Force, focusing on assessing and advancing the company’s enterprise-wide identity strategy improvements across multiple domains to ensure security and compliance.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
You'll conduct comprehensive gap assessments across enterprise, product, OT, and customer identity domains to identify risks and opportunities
Develop and architect strategic projects that enhance identity security, governance, and lifecycle management capabilities
You will oversee identity hygiene and cleanup efforts, ensuring issues are systematically resolved and sustainability plans are in place
Collaborate actively with IT, Security, Audit, and GRC stakeholders to align identity strategy with enterprise risk priorities and compliance obligations
Monitor identity-related risks closely and define effective mitigation strategies and response plans
Deliverables will include a governance framework, gap analysis report, and solution roadmap to guide long-term enterprise adoption
Serve as a thought leader for identity security, providing valuable guidance on trends, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices
Regularly report to leadership on progress of the Task Force
Qualification
Required
You have a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field
Proven experience with identity and access management (IAM) systems, including identity governance and administration (IGA)
You possess strong knowledge of identity lifecycle management, privileged access, and authentication frameworks
7+ years of leadership experience driving identity security or IAM initiatives in global organizations
Strong team leadership, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional influence skills
Demonstrated ability to drive remediation programs and manage complex organizational change
Ability to design and implement enterprise-wide identity strategies that balance security, compliance, and usability
Experience aligning identity initiatives with business goals, regulatory demands, and technology strategies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present identity strategies to senior leadership
Strong collaboration skills with a proven ability to align business, IT, and compliance stakeholders
Experience managing identity-related programs, budgets, and reporting cycles
Skilled in documentation, governance processes, and project portfolio execution
Preferred
CISSP certification
CIAM certification
CISM certification
Familiarity with NIST SP 800-63 and ISO 27001 frameworks and standards
Experience managing identity programs across global enterprises
Benefits
Opportunities to work on groundbreaking projects that have a global impact.
A dynamic and inclusive work environment where your ideas are valued.
Professional development programs to enhance your skills and advance your career.
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Company
Merck
Merck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.59MKey Investors
Private Capital AdvisorsGavi, the Vaccine Alliance
2018-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $0.59M
2016-01-21Series Unknown· $5M
1980-12-19IPO
Leadership Team
Betty Larson
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Dean Li
Executive Vice President and President, Merck Research Laboratories
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