Merck · 2 days ago
Study Manager - Oncology - Hybrid
Rahway, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$96K/yr - $151K/yr
1+ years expMerck is a leading global healthcare company dedicated to improving health and well-being. The Study Manager will contribute to the operational planning and execution of clinical trials, applying project management and collaboration skills to support study objectives.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
May have specific operational responsibilities for a single study or across multiple studies (e.g., operational deliverables, clinical & ancillary supplies planning/tracking, lab specimen tracking, status update reports, study closeout activities)
May be responsible for tracking study timelines using project management tools
Shares technical expertise with team members
May interact with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., study team, vendors, committees) in support of clinical trial objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with two (2) years or master's degree with one (1) year of Pharmaceutical and/or clinical drug development experience
Working knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP and ICH)
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities with good planning, time management and prioritization skills
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
Role requires a proactive approach driving toward study goals
Problem solving, prioritization, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills
Solid communication, writing, and presentation skills
Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft office or similar (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.)
Adaptability
Analytical Problem Solving
Cell-Based Assays
Clinical Research
Clinical Study Design
Clinical Trials
Clinical Trials Operations
Collaborative Care
Communication Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Data Management
Ethical Standards
Human Resource Management
Interventional Oncology
Leadership
Management Process
Medical Teamwork
Medical Writing
Oncology
Project Management
Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory Writing
Stakeholder Alignment
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Preferred
Degree in life sciences, preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision healthcare
Other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
Company
Merck
Merck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.59MKey Investors
Private Capital AdvisorsGavi, the Vaccine Alliance
2018-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $0.59M
2016-01-21Series Unknown· $5M
1980-12-19IPO
Leadership Team
Betty Larson
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Dean Li
Executive Vice President and President, Merck Research Laboratories
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