Clinical Research Associate (CRA) - Cardiovascular/Vaccine/Infectious Disease- Remote
Merck
September 02, 2026
Remote friendly (Tucson, AZ)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Responsibilities:
- Ensure performance and compliance for assigned protocols and sites; oversee study conduct per ICH/GCP, country regulations, sponsor policies, quality standards, and adverse event reporting.
- Act as primary site contact/site manager across all study phases; take overall responsibility for allocated sites.
- Develop/expand territory by finding and developing new sites; support site selection/validation.
- Perform remote and on-site monitoring/oversight to ensure data integrity and subject rights, safety, and well-being.
- Conduct validation/initiation/monitoring/close-out visits; complete visit and non-visit reports timely.
- Collect, review, and monitor regulatory documentation for start-up/maintenance/close-out.
- Communicate with investigators and site staff on protocol conduct, recruitment/retention, deviations, documentation, audits/inspections, and site performance.
- Identify and resolve site quality/compliance issues; escalate via CRA Escalation Pathway as needed.
- Maintain study information/documentation in CTMS/eTMF and other systems; act as process SME/buddy/mentor; support audits/inspections and co-monitoring.
- Travel per country strategy to support assigned sites.
Qualifications/Skills:
- Fluent in local languages and English (verbal/written); strong communication.
- Working knowledge of clinical research and GCP/ICH and country clinical research laws/guidelines.
- Hands-on Good Documentation Practices; proven site management/monitoring skill and independent judgment.
- Strong IT skills; ability to analyze data/metrics.
- Root cause analysis and preventative/corrective action.
- Education/Experience: Associate’s in scientific/healthcare +5 years relevant healthcare experience (incl. 2+ years direct site management in bio/pharma/CRO), or Bachelor’s+ (or above) +2 years direct site management (bio/pharma/CRO).
- Required: Adverse Event Reporting System, Clinical Research Methods, Clinical Site/Study Management, Trial Planning/Monitoring, Data Analysis/Reporting, Protocol Adherence, Regulatory Compliance, Preventive Action.
Travel/Other:
- Domestic/international travel ~65–75% (~2–3 days/week). Current driver’s license required. Remote work.
Benefits/Comp:
- Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable).
Application:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). Deadline is stated on the posting.
- Ensure performance and compliance for assigned protocols and sites; oversee study conduct per ICH/GCP, country regulations, sponsor policies, quality standards, and adverse event reporting.
- Act as primary site contact/site manager across all study phases; take overall responsibility for allocated sites.
- Develop/expand territory by finding and developing new sites; support site selection/validation.
- Perform remote and on-site monitoring/oversight to ensure data integrity and subject rights, safety, and well-being.
- Conduct validation/initiation/monitoring/close-out visits; complete visit and non-visit reports timely.
- Collect, review, and monitor regulatory documentation for start-up/maintenance/close-out.
- Communicate with investigators and site staff on protocol conduct, recruitment/retention, deviations, documentation, audits/inspections, and site performance.
- Identify and resolve site quality/compliance issues; escalate via CRA Escalation Pathway as needed.
- Maintain study information/documentation in CTMS/eTMF and other systems; act as process SME/buddy/mentor; support audits/inspections and co-monitoring.
- Travel per country strategy to support assigned sites.
Qualifications/Skills:
- Fluent in local languages and English (verbal/written); strong communication.
- Working knowledge of clinical research and GCP/ICH and country clinical research laws/guidelines.
- Hands-on Good Documentation Practices; proven site management/monitoring skill and independent judgment.
- Strong IT skills; ability to analyze data/metrics.
- Root cause analysis and preventative/corrective action.
- Education/Experience: Associate’s in scientific/healthcare +5 years relevant healthcare experience (incl. 2+ years direct site management in bio/pharma/CRO), or Bachelor’s+ (or above) +2 years direct site management (bio/pharma/CRO).
- Required: Adverse Event Reporting System, Clinical Research Methods, Clinical Site/Study Management, Trial Planning/Monitoring, Data Analysis/Reporting, Protocol Adherence, Regulatory Compliance, Preventive Action.
Travel/Other:
- Domestic/international travel ~65–75% (~2–3 days/week). Current driver’s license required. Remote work.
Benefits/Comp:
- Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable).
Application:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). Deadline is stated on the posting.