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Job Description

This position drives scientific planning, strategy and execution of Phase 1-4 clinical studies. Under the direction of the Program Lead, you will collaborate with global, cross-functional team members including clinical directors and study managers to lead/support clinical trial scientific activities in the Atherosclerosis & Metabolism TA.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the clinical/scientific execution of clinical protocol(s). Serves as the lead clinical scientist on the clinical trial team.

• Collaborates with the Medical Writer on clinical/scientific and regulatory documents. Partners with Study Manager on study deliverables.

• Participates in the set up and design during study start up (e.g., database set up) Lead medical monitoring team in review and interpretation of clinical data/medical protocol deviations in collaboration with the Clinical Director.

• Builds talent and capabilities of direct/indirect team members through proactive coaching, mentoring and development opportunities.

• May include management of direct reports including assignment of resources, professional development, and performance management.

• May serve as a subject matter expert and/or participate on process improvement teams.

Core Skills

Demonstrated ability to drive and manage scientific activities on clinical protocols. This position may represent the company through external partnerships, collaborations, and key strategic engagements. This includes the ability to:

• Apply strong knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP and ICH)

• Manage multiple competing priorities with good planning, time management and prioritization skills

• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret clinical trial data and synthesize conclusions

• Interact with key stakeholders across department, division, and company.

• Role requires a proactive approach, strategic thinking and leadership driving toward study goals.

• Influence opinions and decisions of internal and external customers/vendors, across functional areas, and within the division

• Demonstrated ability to effectively delegate and assign activities to meet the business needs

• Problem solving, prioritization, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills Build team capabilities through proactive coaching

• Advanced communication, technical writing, and presentation skills.

Education/Experience

Bachelor's Degree +9 years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience

OR Master's Degree +6 year of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience

OR PhD/PharmD Degree +2 year of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience

Degree in life sciences, preferred.

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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$135,500.00 - $213,400.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

12/4/2024

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Requisition ID: R321140