Sr. Spclst, Global Security

Merck•Rahway, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Security Group (GSG) protects our company's people, assets and reputation worldwide. The Senior Specialist, Global Security — Financial Integrity will lead and execute complex financial-integrity investigations related to 340B products, ensuring program compliance, preventing diversion and duplicate discounts, and strengthening internal controls. This role requires a combination of investigative expertise, cross-functional collaboration, data analysis capability (Power BI experience preferred), and strong judgment to escalate and remediate matters consistent with company policy and regulatory expectations.

Requirements

Minimum 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in investigations, financial integrity, compliance, audit, or related roles within life sciences, healthcare, or pharmaceuticals.
Demonstrated experience with 340B program issues or pharmacy contracting strongly preferred.
Advanced ability to analyze large datasets, identify anomalies and translate findings to non-technical stakeholders.
Hands-on experience with Power BI (dashboard creation and maintenance) or equivalent BI tools; familiarity with case management systems (Perspective, CORE or similar) required.
Proven track record of exercising sound professional judgment on complex matters; comfortable making decisions in ambiguous environments and escalating appropriately.
Experience handling sensitive investigations and confidential information.
Strong written and verbal communication skills — able to produce clear investigative reports, executive summaries and SOPs.
Ability to influence cross-functional partners and present findings to senior stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to lead multiple concurrent investigations and projects, prioritize work, meet deadlines and drive to closure.
Experience developing and maintaining SOPs and process controls.
Demonstrated ability to operate as an independent contributor at a senior specialist level.
Strong commitment to ethics and compliance; track record of implementing process improvements that reduce risk and increase operational effectiveness.
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Criminal Justice, Business, Data Analytics, Statistics or related field required.
At least 3-5 years of relevant work experience as noted above.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with Power BI or similar BI tools.
Experience using case management or investigations platforms (Resolver, CORE, or equivalent).
Demonstrated completion of internal compliance training and ability to meet regulatory training requirements.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CFE, CCEP, CIA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage complex proactive and reactive investigations involving 340B products to identify, assess and resolve potential diversion, duplicate discount claims and other non-compliant activity. Drive investigations from intake through final disposition and remediation.
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for 340B-related financial integrity issues: advise internal stakeholders (commercial, legal, compliance, integrated account management, pharmacy partners) on risk, findings and required next steps, including self-disclosures where appropriate.
Oversee and ensure accurate, timely documentation of investigations in the case management systems (CORE/Resolver), including case intake, evidence preservation, investigative steps, findings, remediation actions and closures.
Maintain and report monthly metrics on 340B cases, recoveries and other key performance indicators. Produce meaningful summaries and trend analyses to inform leadership and cross-functional partners.
Manage and maintain the 340B Power BI dashboard: coordinate activation, validate data feeds, build and refine reports and visualizations, and recommend adjustments to improve analytical coverage and investigative efficiency.
Develop, implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), playbooks and templates for 340B investigative processes (e.g., self-disclosure letters, duplicate discount reviews, diversion investigations, metrics analysis).
Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Audit, Commercial Operations and external stakeholders to ensure timely remediation, recoveries and reporting; support preparation for internal and external audits and inquiries.
Maintain awareness of evolving regulatory and program requirements affecting 340B and related financial integrity risks.
Escalate significant issues, systemic risks or potential regulatory exposures promptly and provide recommended risk mitigation and remediation plans.