Merck · 1 day ago
Scientist, Clinical Operations - Hybrid
USA - Pennsylvania - North Wales (Upper Gwynedd)
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$96K/yr - $151K/yr
2+ years expMerck is a leading pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving health and well-being. They are seeking a Scientist in Clinical Operations responsible for managing clinical/scientific activities, supporting protocol development, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure the quality of clinical studies.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Responsible for specific clinical/scientific activities on a single study or across multi e studies (e.g., medical monitoring, lab specimen tracking/reconciliation, adjudication support, preparation of meeting materials)
Support development of Protocol and related study materials (e.g., ICF documents/amendments, data management deliverables)
May interact with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., country operations, committees, vendors) in support of clinical study objectives
Support development of site and CRA training materials Prepare clinical narratives Collaborate cross-functionally to monitor clinical study data to ensure quality, completeness, and integrity of trial conduct
Participate in CRF design to ensures data collection is in alignment with the protocol
Qualification
Required
Working knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP and ICH)
Ability to manage multi e competing priorities with good planning, time management and prioritization skills
Analytical skills with the ability to interpret clinical trial data and synthesize conclusions
Interact with key stakeholders across department, division, and company. Role requires a proactive approach in driving toward study goals
Problem solving, prioritization, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills
Bachelor's Degree +2 years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience OR Master's Degree +1 year of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience
Accountability
Adaptability
Analytical Problem Solving
Biomedical Sciences
Clinical Data Interpretation
Clinical Quality Assurance
Clinical Research
Clinical Study Design
Clinical Trial Compliance
Clinical Trials
Clinical Trials Operations
Conflict Resolution
Data Management
Drug Development
Ethical Standards
Healthcare Operations
Innovation
IT Demand Management
Life Science
Machine Learning (ML)
Medical Writing
Pharmaceutical Development
Prioritization
Project Management
Preferred
Degree in life sciences, preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision healthcare and 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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