Associate Director Strategic Platforms

Merck • Philadelphia, PA, United States • Posted June 15, 2026

Location Philadelphia, PA
Job Type Full-time
Category other-general
Posted June 15, 2026
**Job Description**

**Role Overview**

This role drives a **platform-centric security strategy** , ensuring that enterprise applications and AI-enabled systems are built and operated securely at scale. The Associate Director serves as a **hands-on leader** , translating strategy into production-grade capabilities that **reduce risk, enable innovation, and protect enterprise data and intellectual property** across modern digital ecosystems.

Key areas of focus include **SaaS posture management, PaaS native security, data protection, AI security enablement, and platform-integrated controls** , with an emphasis on **prevention-first architectures and automation** .

This position leads a team of engineers and collaborates closely with **Cloud, Data, AI, Product Teams, and Enterprise stakeholders** .

**Key Responsibilities**

+ Lead and develop a high-performing team responsible for **security across strategic platforms** , includin...

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