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Associate Principal Scientist, Clinical Research

Merck
September 03, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (San Francisco, CA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Associate Principal Scientist, Biomarker Operations Project Management, overseeing clinical-trial biomarker activities across pipeline stages and therapeutic areas. Responsibilities: plan and execute biospecimen collection, assay processes, and data transfer; collaborate with biomarker scientists, study teams, external vendors, and data management to ensure operational excellence, data quality, and compliance; co-author protocol sections; develop vendor SOWs and logistics; implement workflow improvements. Requirements: Bachelor's degree (β‰₯8 years relevant experience) or Master's (β‰₯5 years); proven project management and experience in drug discovery or clinical research; strong communication skills; adept at working in fast-paced, collaborative, matrixed environments. Preferred: experience with automation tools like Power BI, Power Automate, Copilot. High-Value: biomarker development, clinical trials operations, GxP compliance, sample handling, translational medicine; supporting clinical trial stages and translational research; hybrid work setup; no travel required.