Merck
Job Description
This position contributes to the scientific planning and execution of one or more clinical trials and 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:
Responsible for specific clinical/scientific activities on a single study or across multiple studies, as delegated (e.g., medical monitoring, lab specimen tracking/reconciliation, adjudication support, preparation of meeting materials).
Supports development of study protocol and related 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.
Supports development of site and CRA training materials
Prepares clinical narratives in support of eDMC meetings or submissions
Collaborate cross-functionally to monitor/track clinical study data, deliverables and/or supplies to ensure quality, completeness, and integrity of trial conduct.
Contributes to design of vendor deliverables (e.g., EDC , laboratory, ePRO, IRT) in alignment with the protocol.
Supports the evaluation and tracking of protocol deviations (PDs**)**, trends and mitigation efforts in collaboration with medical monitoring teams
Education Requirements:
#eligibleforERP
#clinicaltrialjobs
Required Skills:
Clinical Research, Clinical Sciences, Clinical Study Design, Clinical Trial Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Trials Operations, Medical Writing, Protocol Writing, Regulatory Writing, Trial Design
Preferred Skills:
Clinical Studies, Clinical Trials Monitoring, Study Management
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The salary range for this role is
$96,200.00 - $151,400.00
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.
You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Job Posting End Date:
09/1/2026
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