Clinical Research Associate (CRA) - Oncology (Remote)
Merck
August 18, 2026
Full-time
Remote
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Clinical Site Manager responsible for ensuring performance and compliance of assigned sites in line with ICH-GCP, local regulations, and company policies. Objectives include managing site relationships, overseeing study conduct, and expanding the clinical research territory. Responsibilities encompass site monitoring (remote and on-site), regulatory documentation management, issue resolution, and collaboration with cross-functional teams such as regulatory affairs and vendors. They also participate as SME in monitoring processes, support audits, and contribute to site selection and development. Requirements: Associate's degree or higher in healthcare/science with at least 5 years of healthcare experience, including 2+ years in site monitoring within biopharma, CRO, or related fields; or a Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of monitoring experience. Skills needed include strong communication, monitoring expertise, knowledge of GCP/ICH, clinical trial processes, and data management. High-value specifics: Focus on clinical trial oversight in various phases, with extensive travel (65-75%, ~2-3 days/week), fluency in local language and English, and experience managing multiple protocols across diverse therapeutic areas. The role demands independent judgment, problem-solving, and cultural sensitivity in a remote working setup.