Merck
Job Description
R405034 Specialist, Clinical Research Associate
The role is accountable for performance and compliance for assigned protocols and sites in a
country. Under the oversight of the CRA-Manager the person ensures compliance of study conduct with ICH/GCP and country regulations, Our Company policies and procedures, quality standards and adverse event reporting requirements internally and externally.
Acts as primary site contact and site manager throughout all phases of a clinical research study, taking overall responsibility of allocated sites.
Actively develops and expands the territory for clinical research, finding and developing new
sites.
Participates in internal meetings and workstreams as SME for monitoring processes and
systems.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Develops strong site relationships and ensures continuity of site relationships through all
phases of the trial.
• Performs clinical study site management/monitoring activities in compliance with ICH-GCP,
Sponsor SOPs, Local Laws & Regulations, Protocol, Site Monitoring Plan and associated
documents.
• Gains an in-depth understanding of the study protocol and related procedures.
• Coordinates & manages various tasks in collaboration with other sponsor roles to achieve
Site Ready.
• Participates & provides inputs on site selection and validation activities.
• Performs remote and on-site monitoring & oversight activities using various tools to ensure:
o Data generated at site are complete, accurate and unbiased.
o Subjects’ right, safety and well-being are protected.
• Conducts site visits including but not limited to validation visits, initiation visits, monitoring
visits, close-out visits and records clear, comprehensive and accurate visit & non-visit contact
reports appropriately in a timely manner.
• Collects, reviews, and monitors required regulatory documentation for study start-up, study
maintenance and study close-out.
• Communicates with Investigators and site staff on issues related to protocol conduct,
recruitment, retention, protocol deviations, regulatory documentation, site audits/inspections
and overall site performance.
• Identifies, assesses and resolves site performance, quality or compliance problems and
escalates per defined CRA Escalation Pathway as appropriate in collaboration with
CRA-Manager, CRM, TA Head and CRD as needed.
• Works in partnership with GCTO country operations, finance, regulatory affairs,
pharmacovigilance, legal and regional operations, HQ functional areas and externally with
vendors and IRB/IECs and Regulatory Authorities in support of assigned sites.
• Manages and maintains information and documentation in CTMS, eTMF and various other
systems as appropriate and per timelines.
• Contributes to CRA team knowledge by acting as process Subject Matter Expert (SME),
buddy/mentor and sharing best practices as appropriate/required.
• Supports and/or leads audit/inspection activities as needed.
• Performs co-monitoring visits where appropriate.
• Following the country strategy defined by CRD and/or CRA-Manager, contributes to the
identification of new potential sites and works closely with them to develop strong clinical research capabilities.
Required Skills:
Accountability, Accountability, Adaptability, Adverse Event Reporting System, Business Activity Monitoring, Clinical Development, Clinical Reporting, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Methods, Clinical Site Management, Clinical Study Management, Clinical Trial Planning, Clinical Trials Monitoring, Data Analysis, Data Monitoring, Data Reporting, Document Management, Electronic Trial Master File, Good Clinical Data Management Practice (GCDMP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Meeting Facilitation, On Site Management, Protocol Adherence, Protocol Development, Protocol Review {+ 7 more}
Preferred Skills:
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
VISA Sponsorship:
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
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Job Posting End Date:
10/14/2026
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