Clinical Trial Coordinator

MSD Malaysia; København; Hybrid; DKK 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Denmark seeks a Clinical Trial Coordinator to ensure site readiness, manage CTMS/eTMF, and support regulatory submissions across a multi-country cluster.

You will coordinate site readiness, manage documents, and assist with budgets and payments while collaborating with COM, CRM, CRA, and study sites.

This role requires a life sciences degree, clinical research experience, and fluency in English and Danish with a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field, or equivalent training.
• Experience in a clinical research environment with knowledge of drug development.
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP, Good Documentation Practices, and applicable regulations.
• Fluent in English and Danish.

Responsibilities

• Drive trial and site administration, ensuring site readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate country/site document collection for validation, start-up, and submissions; manage regulatory submissions.
• Oversee CTMS, eTMF, and related systems; ensure inspection readiness and document translations.

Skills

Clinical Trials Coordination

Regulatory Compliance

CTMS/eTMF Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Data Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field

Tools

CTMS

eTMF

Job description

## Clinical Trial CoordinatorApply: Remote: DNK - Hovedstaden - Copenhagen: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 24, 2026 (14 days left to apply): R422005Job Description**Clinical Trial Coordinator (CTC) — Denmark | Innovate and Deliver**Application deadline is 23rd October.**Across Borders**Make a real impact on patients’ lives by powering high-quality, compliant clinical trials across a multi-country cluster. We’re seeking a detail-driven, tech-savvy Clinical Trial Coordinator (CTC) based in Denmark to be the operational heartbeat of our studies—keeping sites moving, documents inspection-ready, and ensuring study files and systems are up to date.Operating at a cluster level, you’ll be the central connector for Clinical Operations Managers (COM), Clinical Research Managers (CRM), Clinical Research Associates (CRA), and study sites across multiple countries. Your work ensures site readiness, regulatory compliance (including ICH-GCP), and on-time delivery of trial milestones. **What you’ll do*** Drive trial and site administration + Coordinate site readiness and provisioning with internal and external stakeholders + Manage logistics for clinical/non-clinical supplies, labeling, and translations + Track essential documents and safety updates to maintain data integrity + Confidently manage Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), electronic Trial Master Files (eTMF), and related clinical systems* Own document excellence + Prepare, archive, and reconcile eTMF content for inspection readiness + Execute quality control plans and manage document translations + Maintain investigator site file binders and supply destruction records* Accelerate regulatory submissions and start-up + Coordinate country/site document collection for validation, start-up, and submissions + Support IRB/IEC and regulatory submissions and track insurance certificates + Ensure publication of study results in line with local legislation* Support budgets, contracts, and payments + Assist in the development of site budgets, contracts, and handle payment execution. + Ensure compliance with financial procedures* Orchestrate meetings + Organize meetings such as study and investigator events. **What you’ll bring*** Education and experience + Bachelor’s degree preferred (life sciences/health-related field) or training in office management, administration, finance, or healthcare + Experience in a clinical research environment with solid understanding of drug development + Knowledge of ICH-GCP, Good Documentation Practices, and applicable regulations* Communication and collaboration + Fluent in English and Danish + Proven success working independently and in cross-functional, multicultural, global/matrix teams + Positive mindset* Professional behaviors + Prioritizes effectively and delivers on time, with meticulous attention to detail + Stays resilient and adaptable, managing shifting priorities + Communicates clearly and respectfully; navigates negotiations and stakeholder alignment with confidence + Identifies issues early and solves them analytically, using data and sound judgment + Operates fluently in CTMS, eTMF, and core digital tools; learns new systems quickly + Drives continuous improvement—simplifies processes, removes friction, and standardizes where possible + Maintains accountability for quality and timelines, following through reliably + Demonstrates a growth mindset—shares knowledge, seeks feedback, and embraces learning + Challenges the status quo thoughtfully, leveraging digital tools to innovate and improve outcomes We are a company that values teamwork, innovation, and personal development. We offer a dynamic and international work environment where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your skills while contributing to meaningful research.If you are interested in this position, please submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!**Required Skills:**Clinical Data Management, Clinical Development, Clinical Documentation, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial Compliance, Clinical Trial Documentation, Clinical Trial Management, Clinical Trials Monitoring, Clinical Trials Operations, Clinical Trial Support, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH GCP Guidelines, On Site Monitoring, Research Designs, Site Initiation, Status Reporting, Study Design, Task 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. 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:**No Travel Required**Flexible Work Arrangements:**Remote**Shift:**Not Indicated**Valid Driving License:**No**Hazardous Material(s):**n/a**Job Posting End Date:**10/24/2026**\\*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.**Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.