Sarah Branch
Sr. Global Trial Optimization Specialist (GTOS)
Merck
Sarah is a Sr. Global Trial Optimization Specialist (GTOS) at Merck with over a decade of industry experience. Prior to joining the Merck team, Sarah established a successful career in patient engagement and retention at both Syneos Health and IQVIA. In her current role, Sarah serves as the lead subject matter expert for Merck’s enterprise partnership with OneStudyTeam, guiding GTO colleagues through proposal development, implementation, and digital recruitment campaign integration. Sarah lives in Raleigh, NC, with her husband, two sons, and German Shorthaired Pointer, Sally. Along with her family, she enjoys spending time on the local greenways, attending concerts and UNC sporting events (Go Heels!), gardening, and volunteering at her children's schools.