Clinical Research Manager

MSD; São Paulo; Hybrid; BRL 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD is seeking a Clinical Research Manager in Sao Paulo to lead end-to-end execution of sponsor-led trials across Brazil. The role acts as the country POC, coordinating with the clinical operations team to plan, monitor, and deliver on timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

The candidate will oversee local study teams, manage risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with external vendors and internal partners to optimize performance of assigned protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or equivalent
• Advanced degree (MD/PhD) preferred for seniority
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements
• Experience in sponsor-led Phase I–III trials
• Excellent project and risk management skills

Responsibilities

• Act as country POC for assigned protocols and link between Country Operations and the clinical trial team
• Plan, drive and track execution of deliverables to meet country commitments
• Lead local study teams and coordinate with CRA teams and external vendors
• Develop and execute local risk management plans and ensure CTMS/eTMF compliance
• Collaborate with HQ functions and local regulatory functions to align decisions

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

ICH-GCP knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor degree in Science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CTMS

eTMF

Job description

## Clinical Research ManagerApply: Hybrid: BRA - Sao Paulo - Sao Paulo (Torre Z): Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 18, 2026 (10 days left to apply): R425431Job DescriptionOur Global Clinical Trial team is at the heart of advancing our clinical development portfolio, turning science into meaningful outcomes for patients. We are looking for a Clinical Research Manager (CRM) to drive the end-to-end execution of clinical studies in Brazil. This role is primarily accountable for the end to end performance and project management for assigned protocols in a country in compliance with ICH/GCP and country regulations, our company policies and procedures, quality standards and adverse event reporting requirements internally and externally. **Responsibilities include, but are not limited to**:Main Point of Contact (POC) for assigned protocols and link between Country Operations and clinical trial team (CTT).* Responsible for project management of the assigned studies: pro-actively plans, drives and tracks execution and performance of deliverables/timelines/results to meet country commitments from feasibility and site selection, recruitment, execution and close out.* Accountable for performance for assigned protocols in a country in compliance with ICH/GCP and country regulations, Our Company policies and procedures, quality standards and adverse event reporting requirements internally and externally.* Reviews Monitoring Visits Reports and escalates performance issues and training needs to CRA manager and/or functional vendor and internal management as needed.* Performs Quality control visits as required* Leads local study teams to high performance: trains in the protocol other local roles, closely collaborates with and supports CRAs as protocol expert and coordinates activities across the different local country roles ensuring a strong collaboration* Responsible for creating and executing a local risk management plan for assigned studies* Ensures compliance with CTMS, eTMF and other key systems in assigned studies* Escalates as needed different challenges and issues to TA Head/CRD/CQM and or CTT (as appropriate) **Responsible for collaboration with functional outsourcing vendors, investigators, other external partners in assigned studies:** * Country POC for programmatically outsourced trials for assigned protocols.* Collaborates internally with HQ functions and locally with PV, Regulatory and GMA to align on key decisions in his/her studies. GHH to be consulted as needed.* As a customer-facing role, this position will build business relationships and represent Our Company with investigators* Shares protocol-specific information and best practices across countries\\clusters**Required Experience** * Proven hands-on experience in end-to-end management of sponsor-led Phase I–III clinical trials, beyond site monitoring activities.* Experience managing large-scale and/or highly complex clinical trials, including megatrials.* Experience with complex study designs and operational models, with greater emphasis on study type, scale and complexity than on a specific therapeutic area.* Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, clinical research regulations and quality standards.* Strong project management, risk management and cross-functional stakeholder management capabilities Required:* Bachelor degree in Science (or comparable)* English ProficiencyPreferred: Advanced degree, (e.g., Master degree, MD, PhD) \"Temos orgulho de ser uma empresa que acredita no valor de trazer pessoas de diferentes perfis, talentosas e comprometidas. A maneira mais rápida de revolucionar a inovação é quando ideias diversas se reúnem em um ambiente inclusivo. Incentivamos nossos colaboradores a abordar os problemas coletivamente e desafiar de forma respeitosa o raciocínio uns dos outros. Somos um empregador focado em promover iguais oportunidades aos nossos colaboradores, comprometido a incentivar um local de trabalho inclusivo e diversificado.\" **Additional location(s) Compensation Information:****Required Skills:**Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research, Clinical Site Management, Clinical Trial Management, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Risk Based Monitoring, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Vendor Management**Preferred Skills:**Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERE**Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully** 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. 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