Trial Delivery Lead, Associate Director (On-site 3x/wk)

Merck; Eysins; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Switzerland seeks a Senior Clinical Operations Lead to oversee site-level activities across Phase I–IV clinical studies. You will coordinate CSLs, CROs and internal partners to ensure quality, timelines and compliance. The role emphasizes data-driven planning, risk management, and continuous process improvement within Global Development Operations.

On-site in Eysins three days per week. Join a diverse team dedicated to advancing patient care through strategic site management and trial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in medical or life sciences required.
• 8–10 years of professional experience in delivering clinical operations for global trials.
• Experience in CRO, pharma or biotech environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and ensure quality of site-level activities in Phase I–IV studies; serve as the CSL contact for site management and study operations.
• Provide leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for CSL activities across assigned studies; drive data-driven planning and accountability.
• Act as operational delivery expert to promote practical planning and collaboration with CRO/vendors and internal partners.
• Identify and implement operational excellence strategies within studies using Global Development Operations resources.

Skills

Project management

Clinical operations

CRO experience

Independent work

Risk assessment

Data interpretation

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical or Life Sciences

Job description

Merck in Switzerland seeks a Senior Clinical Operations Lead to oversee site-level activities across Phase I–IV clinical studies. You will coordinate CSLs, CROs and internal partners to ensure quality, timelines and compliance. The role emphasizes data-driven planning, risk management, and continuous process improvement within Global Development Operations.

On-site in Eysins three days per week. Join a diverse team dedicated to advancing patient care through strategic site management and trial