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Senior Scientist, Clinical Operations

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Merck

Senior Scientist, Clinical Operations

Spring House, PA

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the lead clinical scientist on the clinical trial team.
  • Lead medical monitoring team in review and interpretation of clinical data/medical protocol deviations in collaboration with the Clinical Director.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally in the development of the study protocol and related study materials (e.g., ICF documents / amendments).
  • Partner with the Study Manager on study deliverables.
  • Ensure CRF design supports data collection in alignment with the protocol in collaboration with Data Management/Programming.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to monitor clinical data to ensure quality, completeness, and integrity of trial conduct.
  • Provide tactical/scientific mentorship to other clinical scientists.

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Educationa & Skills requirements:

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree (or US equivalent) in Life Sciences plus 5 years relevant experience in pharmaceutical and/or clinical drug development or a Master's degree (or US equivalent) in Life Sciences plus 3 years relevant experience in pharmaceutical and/or clinical drug development.
  • Must possess solid knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP and ICH); ability to manage multiple competing priorities with good planning, time management and prioritization skills; and strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret clinical trial data and synthesize conclusions.
  • Ability to interact with key stakeholders across department, division, and company; ability to provide a proactive approach, strategic thinking and leadership in driving toward study goals; and ability to influence opinions and decisions of internal and external customers/vendors, across functional areas, and within the division required.
  • Must be able to apply leadership skills to processes, leading meetings, and influencing peers in a matrix environment.
  • Must possess problem solving, prioritization, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills; team building capabilities through proactive coaching; and strong communication, technical writing, and presentation skills.
  • Telecommuting permitted.

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable

Shift:
1st - Day

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
No

Job Posting End Date:
12/17/2024
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Job Posting End Date:12/17/2024

A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID:R314381

Client-provided location(s): North Wales, PA 19454, USA
Job ID: Merck-1385121421
Employment Type: Full Time