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Head, Site Management and Monitoring - Remote

Merck
September 29, 2026
Full-time
Remote
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Lead country/region monitoring operations within clinical trial management, overseeing resource planning, capacity assessment, and ensuring quality compliance across multiple projects. Responsibilities: manage CRA and CRA manager performance, develop talent, collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., CRD, vendor management) and external partners (investigators, regulators), oversee vendor and partner activities, and contribute to strategic planning for monitoring resources. Ensure adherence to local regulations, GCP, and quality standards while optimizing study performance. Requirements: minimum 12 years pharmaceutical industry experience, 10+ years in clinical trials, 5+ years in functional management; bachelor's in science or healthcare; desirable: CRA experience, management of outsourcing models. HighValue: clinical trial operations, monitoring, vendor management, leadership of large CRA teams, global/regional clinical research guidelines, and compliance. WorkSetup: remote with 50% travel.