• Job Description

  Req#: R257468
  Employer Overview:
  Join our company and be part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to improving lives through innovative research and development. As a leading pharmaceutical company, we offer exciting opportunities for growth and advancement in a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Join us and make a difference in the world of healthcare.
  
  Job Description:
  
  Responsibilities:
  
  - Serve as the main point of contact for assigned protocols, acting as a link between Country Operations and the clinical trial team.
  - Manage and oversee the execution and performance of assigned studies, ensuring compliance with ICH/GCP, country regulations, and company policies.
  - Review Monitoring Visits Reports and escalate performance issues and training needs to management.
  - Conduct quality control visits as required.
  - Lead local study teams, providing training and support to ensure high performance.
  - Develop and execute a local risk management plan for assigned studies.
  - Ensure compliance with CTMS, eTMF, and other key systems.
  - Collaborate with functional outsourcing vendors, investigators, and other external partners.
  - Build business relationships and represent the company with investigators.
  - Support the development of local and regional strategies in alignment with corporate goals.
  - Collaborate with internal functions to align on key issues and decisions across trials.
  
  Required Experience and Skills:
  
  - 4+ years of experience in clinical research.
  - Bachelor's degree in Science or a related field.
  - Strong organizational skills with a proven track record of success.
  - Ability to make independent decisions and oversee clinical research activities.
  - Knowledge of local regulatory environment.
  - Scientific and clinical research knowledge.
  - Understanding of clinical trial planning, management, and metrics.
  - Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  - Proficiency in written and spoken English and local language.
  - Strategic thinking and ability to work in a remote environment.
  - Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
  - Understanding of cultural diversity.
  - Diplomatic and empathic skills to build professional relationships.
  
  Additional Information:
  
  - This job requires up to 30% travel.
  - This job is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
  - Internal applicants must have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in their current position before applying for open positions.
  - Compliance with external stakeholder policies may be required for certain customer-facing roles.
  - The company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for certain positions.
  - This job follows a hybrid work model, with three days on-site and one remote-working day per week.
  - Salary range: $107,600.00 - $169,400.00. Benefits include bonus eligibility, health care, retirement, and more.
  
  Note: The legal disclaimers, statements, and notices have been moved to the Additional Information section at the end of the job description.

• About the company

  Merck & Co., Inc.,

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