Associate Specialist, Clinical Data Management - Hybrid
Merck
August 31, 2026
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Associate Clinical Data Management Analyst supports testing and validation of clinical data management systems/applications used in clinical trials in accordance with SDLC, Good Testing Practices, SOPs, and ICH-GCP.
Responsibilities:
- Create and execute QC Testing and UAT procedures for clinical data management systems/applications.
- Test/validate EDC systems, electronic diaries/devices, IVRS/IWRS systems, in-life data review reports, and other clinical data technologies.
- Create/review/maintain test documentation (test plans, test scripts, traceability matrices, testing evidence).
- Collaborate with Clinical Data Management, Programming, Standards, and technical teams.
- Verify database configurations, edit checks, reports, data transfers, and system functionality.
- Identify/document testing issues and support resolution.
- Ensure deliverables comply with SDLC, SOPs, and regulatory expectations; learn clinical data management/validation.
Education:
- B.A. or B.S., preferably in Mathematics, Computer Science, Life Sciences, Health Care, Information Systems, or related.
Required skills/experience:
- Basic SDLC and system validation knowledge.
- Attention to detail/quality; strong written/verbal communication.
- Organizational, analytical, problem-solving skills.
- Work independently and collaborate cross-functionally.
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); manage multiple priorities.
Preferred skills/experience:
- EDC systems and clinical databases; testing methodologies/defect management.
- Database/data management concepts; develop/execute test scripts.
- Knowledge of GxP/ICH-GCP; learn new technologies quickly.
- SQL, Python, automation tools, Generative AI.
Benefits (if applicable/explicitly stated): annual bonus/long-term incentive (if applicable) and comprehensive medical/dental/vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays/vacation, compassionate and sick days.
Application: Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub). Application deadline is stated on the posting.
Responsibilities:
- Create and execute QC Testing and UAT procedures for clinical data management systems/applications.
- Test/validate EDC systems, electronic diaries/devices, IVRS/IWRS systems, in-life data review reports, and other clinical data technologies.
- Create/review/maintain test documentation (test plans, test scripts, traceability matrices, testing evidence).
- Collaborate with Clinical Data Management, Programming, Standards, and technical teams.
- Verify database configurations, edit checks, reports, data transfers, and system functionality.
- Identify/document testing issues and support resolution.
- Ensure deliverables comply with SDLC, SOPs, and regulatory expectations; learn clinical data management/validation.
Education:
- B.A. or B.S., preferably in Mathematics, Computer Science, Life Sciences, Health Care, Information Systems, or related.
Required skills/experience:
- Basic SDLC and system validation knowledge.
- Attention to detail/quality; strong written/verbal communication.
- Organizational, analytical, problem-solving skills.
- Work independently and collaborate cross-functionally.
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); manage multiple priorities.
Preferred skills/experience:
- EDC systems and clinical databases; testing methodologies/defect management.
- Database/data management concepts; develop/execute test scripts.
- Knowledge of GxP/ICH-GCP; learn new technologies quickly.
- SQL, Python, automation tools, Generative AI.
Benefits (if applicable/explicitly stated): annual bonus/long-term incentive (if applicable) and comprehensive medical/dental/vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays/vacation, compassionate and sick days.
Application: Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub). Application deadline is stated on the posting.