Scientist, Clinical Research Operations – Ophthalmology – Hybrid Full-time

Clinical Trial Scientist

This position contributes to the scientific planning and execution of one or more clinical trials. Assists the Lead Clinical Scientist and study team with the scientific conduct of clinical studies. In this position, you will have the opportunity to develop your leadership, technical skills, and scientific acumen as part of a global, cross-functional team.

Job Responsibilities

1. Responsible for specific clinical/scientific activities on a single study or across multiple studies (e.g., medical monitoring, lab specimen tracking/reconciliation, adjudication support, preparation of meeting materials).
2. Support development of Protocol and related study materials (e.g., ICF documents/amendments, data management deliverables).
3. May interact with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., country operations, committees, vendors) in support of clinical study objectives.
4. Support development of site and CRA training materials
5. Prepare clinical narratives
6. Collaborate cross-functionally to monitor clinical study data to ensure quality, completeness, and integrity of trial conduct.
7. Participate in CRF design to ensures data collection is in alignment with the protocol

Core Skills

• 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
• 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
• Solid communication, technical writing, and presentation skills

Education/Experience

• 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
• Degree in life sciences, preferred
• Ophthalmology experience required.

Accountability, Clinical Trial Planning, Clinical Trials, Clinical Trials Monitoring, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Drug Development, Ethical Standards, Life Science, Patient Recruitment, Prioritization, Project Management, Protocol Development, Scientific Research, Scientific Writing

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The salary range for this role is $87,300.00 – $137,400.00. 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.

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

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.

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Regular

No relocation

No

10%

Hybrid

1st – Day

No

No

04/8/2026

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