Clinical Research Manager (CRM) - Infectious Disease/Vaccine (REMOTE)
Merck
August 20, 2026
Remote
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Responsibilities:
- End-to-end project management and performance for assigned protocols/studies in a country (and possibly across a cluster).
- Main POC between Country Operations and the clinical trial team (CTT); plan, drive, track deliverables/timelines/results from feasibility through close-out.
- Ensure compliance with ICH/GCP, country regulations, internal policies/quality standards, and internal/external adverse event reporting.
- Review monitoring visit reports; escalate performance issues/training needs; perform quality control visits as required.
- Lead local study teams: train local roles on protocol, support CRAs as protocol expert, coordinate local country activities (CTC/CRAs/COM).
- Create/execute local risk management; ensure compliance with CTMS/eTMF and key systems.
- Collaborate with outsourcing vendors/investigators/partners; represent the company with investigators; support local business needs (if delegated: contracts/budgets).
- Collaborate with internal HQ/regional functions (e.g., EU Clinical Development, Pharmacovigilance, Global Medical Affairs).
Core competency expectations:
- Project/site management; strong organizational/decision-making; understanding of local regulations; clinical/scientific knowledge; trial planning/metrics; resource and quality management; strong written/verbal communication (English + local language); strategic thinking; remote/virtual collaboration.
Behavioral expectations:
- Leadership and alignment; early problem identification and mitigation/conflict resolution; negotiation; relationship building.
Required:
- 5+ years clinical research experience; Bachelor’s in science (or comparable).
Preferred:
- CRA experience; Infectious Disease/Vaccine; trial management; advanced degree.
Required skills:
- Clinical Trial Management, GCP, risk & risk-based monitoring, regulatory requirements/submissions, vendor/stakeholder management, conflict/quality/knowledge management, negotiation, team leadership.
Preferred skills: Influencing without authority, multitasking, prioritization.
Benefits/Compensation (if applicable in posting):
- Annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable); comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401(k), paid holidays/vacation, compassionate/sick days.
Travel: Up to 30%.
Application:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub). Job posting end date: 08/28/2026.
- End-to-end project management and performance for assigned protocols/studies in a country (and possibly across a cluster).
- Main POC between Country Operations and the clinical trial team (CTT); plan, drive, track deliverables/timelines/results from feasibility through close-out.
- Ensure compliance with ICH/GCP, country regulations, internal policies/quality standards, and internal/external adverse event reporting.
- Review monitoring visit reports; escalate performance issues/training needs; perform quality control visits as required.
- Lead local study teams: train local roles on protocol, support CRAs as protocol expert, coordinate local country activities (CTC/CRAs/COM).
- Create/execute local risk management; ensure compliance with CTMS/eTMF and key systems.
- Collaborate with outsourcing vendors/investigators/partners; represent the company with investigators; support local business needs (if delegated: contracts/budgets).
- Collaborate with internal HQ/regional functions (e.g., EU Clinical Development, Pharmacovigilance, Global Medical Affairs).
Core competency expectations:
- Project/site management; strong organizational/decision-making; understanding of local regulations; clinical/scientific knowledge; trial planning/metrics; resource and quality management; strong written/verbal communication (English + local language); strategic thinking; remote/virtual collaboration.
Behavioral expectations:
- Leadership and alignment; early problem identification and mitigation/conflict resolution; negotiation; relationship building.
Required:
- 5+ years clinical research experience; Bachelor’s in science (or comparable).
Preferred:
- CRA experience; Infectious Disease/Vaccine; trial management; advanced degree.
Required skills:
- Clinical Trial Management, GCP, risk & risk-based monitoring, regulatory requirements/submissions, vendor/stakeholder management, conflict/quality/knowledge management, negotiation, team leadership.
Preferred skills: Influencing without authority, multitasking, prioritization.
Benefits/Compensation (if applicable in posting):
- Annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable); comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401(k), paid holidays/vacation, compassionate/sick days.
Travel: Up to 30%.
Application:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub). Job posting end date: 08/28/2026.