Merck
Job Description
24-Month Clinical Research Graduate Programme offering hands-on experience in clinical trial coordination, study management, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration within Clinical Research.
As part of the Clinical Research team, you will work as trainee Clinical Trial Co-Ordinator. Providing office-based support to the teams that work on our company clinical programs in the UK. The opportunity to conduct field visits at trial sites based in the UK under supervision. Throughout your twenty-four months here, you will be given the opportunity to gain a full insight into the principles and practices of a Clinical Research Department within a global company. Working in a professional and friendly environment, you will support the members of our study teams, whilst developing your knowledge and practical skills in setting up and conducting clinical trials. Experiences will include field visits to our trial sites and training on our clinical management systems and processes.
This role will be based in our modern state-of-the-art co-working facilities in Moorgate, London. This site, at the heart of London provides fantastic amenities, support services and collaborative workspaces with convenient transport links.
We are a global biopharmaceutical leader committed to enhancing the lives of individuals through a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology treatments, life-saving vaccines, and animal health products. Our unwavering dedication to delivering innovative solutions is the driving force behind everything we do.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Eligibility Criteria for Undergraduates:
We are looking for students based in the UK who complete their undergraduate degree between 2025 and 2027.
Important Note:
How to Apply (Please read):
Please complete the online application form by answering questions within the application and upload your CV and Cover Letter in a combined document in the ‘resume/CV’ section.
Our standard Future Talent recruitment process is: An online application, a virtual conversation and then a final assessment.
Next Steps:
In the event of your successful progression to the next stage, one of our future talent team will contact you within two - three weeks of the application closing date.
Start Date:
September 2027
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace**.**
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Required Skills:
Adaptability, Adaptability, Budget Development, Business Process Improvements, Clinical IT, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial Management, Clinical Trials Operations, Clinical Trial Support, Conducting Meetings, Data Analysis, Data Management, Drug Development Research, Financial Tracking, Global Clinical Studies, Good Clinical Data Management Practice (GCDMP), ICH GCP Guidelines, Implement Training Programs, Interpersonal Relationships, Life Science, Meeting Facilitation, Meeting Organization, Prioritization, Process Implementations, Project Management {+ 7 more}
Preferred Skills:
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Employee Status:
Project Temps (Fixed Term)
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
no
Job Posting End Date:
10/13/2026
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