Sr. Scientist, Clinical Operations
Merck
9 days ago
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
United States
Operations
Responsibilities:
- Lead operational planning, feasibility, and execution of one or more clinical trials.
- May serve as clinical trial team lead and lead key study planning/development/execution elements (data management deliverables, trial plans/timelines, country/site selection, site materials, system updates, investigator meeting planning, communication plans, status updates, and study closeout).
- Manage timelines; identify and mitigate risks; resolve issues.
- Facilitate collaboration with internal/external stakeholders (study team, country teams, vendors, committees) to support study objectives.
- Accountable for managing study-specific partners and/or vendors.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
- Ophthalmology/Retina-related experience.
- Solid knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements (GCP, ICH).
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities with strong planning, time management, and prioritization.
- Understanding of project planning/project management; analytical skills to drive operational milestones.
- Ability to influence decisions across functional areas and with internal/external stakeholders.
- Leadership in matrix environment; problem solving, conflict resolution, critical thinking.
- Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s +5 years OR Master’s +3 years OR PhD/PharmD in life sciences (preferred).
Application Instructions:
- Apply via jobs.merck.com (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees); deadline is stated on the posting.
- Lead operational planning, feasibility, and execution of one or more clinical trials.
- May serve as clinical trial team lead and lead key study planning/development/execution elements (data management deliverables, trial plans/timelines, country/site selection, site materials, system updates, investigator meeting planning, communication plans, status updates, and study closeout).
- Manage timelines; identify and mitigate risks; resolve issues.
- Facilitate collaboration with internal/external stakeholders (study team, country teams, vendors, committees) to support study objectives.
- Accountable for managing study-specific partners and/or vendors.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
- Ophthalmology/Retina-related experience.
- Solid knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements (GCP, ICH).
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities with strong planning, time management, and prioritization.
- Understanding of project planning/project management; analytical skills to drive operational milestones.
- Ability to influence decisions across functional areas and with internal/external stakeholders.
- Leadership in matrix environment; problem solving, conflict resolution, critical thinking.
- Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s +5 years OR Master’s +3 years OR PhD/PharmD in life sciences (preferred).
Application Instructions:
- Apply via jobs.merck.com (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees); deadline is stated on the posting.