Study Manager, Clinical Operations

About the role

This position contributes to the operational planning and execution of one or more clinical trials. In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop your leadership and technical skills as part of a global, cross-functional team. You will apply project management, communication, and collaboration skills in support of our clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• May have specific operations responsibilities for a single study or across multiple studies (e.g. operational deliverables, clinical & ancillary supplies planning, lab specimen tracking, status update reports, study close-out activities).
• May be responsible for tracking study timelines using project management tools.
• Shares technical expertise with team members.
• Makes interactions with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. study team, vendors, committees) in support of clinical trial objectives.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements (e.g. GCP and ICH)
• Good understanding of the principles of project planning & project management
• Building analytical skills to drive operational milestones
• Interact with key stakeholders across department, division and company
• Proactive approach driving toward study goals
• Problem solving, prioritization, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills
• Solid communication, writing and presentation skills

Qualifications

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• Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

Benefits

The salary range for this role is $96,200.00 - $151,400.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

Pay

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

Schedule

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.