Sr. Scientist, Clinical Operations Full-time NEW

Clinical Trial Manager

This position leads the operational planning and execution of one or more clinical trials or significant aspects thereof. In this position, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate 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.

Ophthalmology/Retina related experience required.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the operational planning, feasibility, and execution of a clinical trial.
• May serve as the clinical trial team lead
• May lead team in key study planning, development, and execution elements (e.g., data management deliverables, trial level plans/timelines, country/site selection, site materials, system updates, investigator meeting planning, communication plans, preparation of status update reports, study close out activities).
• Leads team for timeline management, risk identification and mitigation, issue resolution.
• May facilitate and collaborate with key internal/external stakeholders (e.g., study team, country teams, vendors, committees) in support of clinical study objectives.
• Accountable for managing any study specific partners and/or vendors.

Core Skills

• Solid 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
• Solid understanding of the principles of project planning & project management
• Good analytical skills to drive operational milestones
• Influence opinions and decisions of internal and external customers/vendors, across functional areas, and within the division
• Interact with key stakeholders across department, division, and company. Role requires a proactive approach and leadership driving toward study goals.
• Applying leadership skills to processes, leading meetings, and influencing peers in a matrix environment.
• Problem solving, prioritization, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills
• Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills
• Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft office or similar (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.)

Education Experience

• Bachelor's Degree +5 years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience
• OR Master's Degree +3 year of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience
• OR PhD/PharmD Degree
• Degree in life sciences, preferred.

The salary range for this role is $117,000.00 – $184,200.00. 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.